pear blossoms fall to the end of the night

Jingli is still busy, and it will be Zhaohua's birthday in a few days. Unlike the Queen Mother's birthday, the empress's birthday banquet only invites the ministers of the court. With Zhaohua's entrance, this huge banquet also kicked off prelude.

Jing Li was sitting on the right, holding a thin blue and white porcelain wine glass in his hand to drink by himself, chatting and laughing with Hu Feng who was at the bottom from time to time.

Ouyang Yi stood up first, raised his cup and said, "Your Majesty's birthday is celebrated with the whole country. The old minister hereby congratulates His Majesty on his birthday, and wishes the Ming Dynasty to last forever."

Zhaohua raised his glass lightly on the dragon chair and responded, "Master Ouyang has a heart."

Ouyang Yi drank a glass of wine, filled another glass for himself, and said to Zhou Shan: "This glass of wine is respected by the old minister, General Hussars, if the general did not strictly guard the frontier, how could the people of Kyoto sleep peacefully at night, General Zhou has worked hard. "

Zhou Shan was dressed in a black robe, and when she heard this, she also stood up with a smile, "Master Ouyang praises you."

After drinking, Ouyang Yi glanced at Jing Li, and found that the other party was not moving, and there was a smile in his eyes, "The general has been away for many years, I don't know if this return to Beijing will be interesting to share with us, and it will also open our eyes. .”

As soon as this remark came out, many ministers of the Ouyang faction echoed it.

Zhou Shan smiled heartily, "The frontier is poor, there is nothing interesting except killing rape and eliminating evil, but after staying in the army for a long time, it was only when I returned to Kyoto that I realized that sows are cute."

Everyone didn't think Zhou Shan's remarks were vulgar, and they all laughed.

"People say that it's not unreasonable for the army to stay in the army for three years, and the sow is stuffed with Diaochan." Chu Qin also said with a smile.

Ouyang Yi led the conversation here, and Jing Li couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and cupped his hands to Zhaohua, saying: "Your Majesty, the general is really lonely at the frontier, I heard that the general also brought a lot of young talents this time, how about taking For His Majesty’s birthday, let’s make a home for these soldiers.”

Chu Qin also stood up, "What Xiangye said is absolutely true."

Jing Li glanced at Chu Qin in surprise, but said nothing.

At this time, Queen Hui, who was sitting next to Zhaohua, spoke,

"Ziyuan is right. Soldiers are out to kill the enemy, and there is a heart-warming person by their side, which can also comfort their hearts. After the death of the first emperor, there were not many concubines in the palace. Many palaces were vacant, and the maids were getting old. , just to give them favors, and when they go out to get married, they will also receive His Majesty's favor. Sister, do you think so?"

Concubine Jingwen at the side didn't expect Queen Hui to call her suddenly, she was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile, "Sister is right, but I have to ask His Majesty for a favor, but I have to find a favor for the great court lady Xiangqin beside me." A good home, don’t want the extravagant and licentious, don’t want the hot-tempered, and don’t want the unfaithful to his wife.”

Zhaohua smiled, "I can't control this matter, the concubine needs to ask General Zhou to check it out."

As soon as these words came out, it was a disguised agreement.

The ministers all said: "Your Majesty is wise."

"In this case, I have the audacity to be a matchmaker for General Zhou." Jing Li cupped his hands and said, "I heard that Master Hu has a cousin who is as beautiful as a flower, virtuous and virtuous, and can endure hardships and stand hard work. It couldn't be better."

Zhou Shan didn't expect such a thing to happen at all, and his face was filled with astonishment, "I thanked Xiangye for his kindness, since Xiangye said that this woman is so good, then I dare to ask, is there a red mole under the corner of that woman's mouth? "

Jing Li froze for a moment and shook his head, "No."

Zhou Shan smiled apologetically, "To tell you the truth, Zhou rescued a girl by chance when he came to Beijing. The girl's face was like a peach blossom, and she was charming. Zhou fell in love with her at first sight. Unfortunately, the girl didn't reveal her name. Knowing that there is a red mole under the corner of her mouth, it is also because Zhou has no destiny for a beauty, Zhou asked around and did not know the girl's name and where she lives, so Zhou may have to live up to the good intentions of the Prime Minister."

Jing Li's face was a bit ugly, but he still managed to pull out a smile and said, "It's okay."

Ouyang Yi had a panoramic view of Jing Li's expression, he pretended to be surprised and asked, "Was the woman the general mentioned was rescued in Lihua Lane?"

Zhou Shan also showed surprise, "How did Master Ouyang know?"

Ouyang Yi laughed, "It's really fate. I had a niece who was buying rouge in Lihua Lane not long ago. She was harassed by hooligans. Fortunately, she was rescued by a strong man. After returning home, she told the old minister about it. She said she was a Girl, it’s not easy to reveal your name to strangers. I asked an old minister to investigate this matter, hoping to find a benefactor to thank you, but I didn’t expect it to be you, General. My niece also has a red mole on the corner of her mouth. Unsurprisingly, She is exactly the woman the general is talking about."

Before Zhou Shan could speak, Jing Li interjected: "Master Ouyang's words are wrong, there are not many girls in Lihua Lane who buy rouge and rice, and there are not a few women with red moles on the corners of their mouths. The people the general met It may not be Lord Ouyang's niece."

Hu Feng also said: "That's right, it's hard to tell that Master Ouyang's niece is the person General Zhou admires just by a single red mole."

Ouyang Yi sneered in his heart, of course he can be sure that the woman is his niece, because he arranged the play himself.No matter how much Jing Li and Hu Feng questioned it, it would be futile, after all, the hero is sad about the beauty pass, isn't it?

"Whether it's my niece or not, of course I can't decide, it depends on what General Zhou wants."

Zhou Shan rubbed her chin thoughtfully and said: "There is no rush, if it is really that girl, whether she is a commoner girl or an official slave, I will come to propose marriage."

A minister of Ouyang's faction stroked his beard and said with a smile: "General Zhou is really infatuated, but I have seen Lord Ouyang's niece, Xiaguan, she is indeed as beautiful as the general said, with a beautiful quality and a heart. Meijiao Niang, the next official wants to lick his face and ask for a glass of wedding wine."

Zhou Shan's eyes shone brightly, "Borrow your auspicious words."

From the beginning to the end, Jing Li's expression was extremely ugly.

Huihou sat on the seat and smiled gracefully. At this moment, her mood was as consistent as the smile on her face. In her eyes, it would be a matter of time before the relationship between Jing Li and Zhou Shan broke up, and she didn't intend to do it so early. To get rid of Jing Li, she had to wait until the day Qin Zheng ascended the throne, seeing Jing Li's complete defeat with her own eyes, thinking of this, Hui Hou felt at ease.

The banquet went on without embarrassment, and after a while, Queen Hui went back to the bedroom due to her discomfort.

Hu Feng said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Looking at the old thief Ouyang's appearance, he must think that he has put us together again."

Jing Li took a sip of his wine calmly, and sneered, "It's just a grasshopper after autumn, let him jump around."

Master Hu said: "However, do you really plan to let General Zhou marry Ouyang's old thief's niece? That will be his lifetime happiness."

Jing Li put down his wine glass, his eyes drifted to Ouyang Yi, he seemed to be in a good mood at the moment, and he was toasting with Zhou Shan glass by glass, "I want to marry, but it's up to me to decide who to marry, Master Hu , I promised to find you a powerful sister-in-law, and I will not break my promise."

If Hu Feng was thinking, he seemed to be able to guess Jingli's plan, but he seemed unable to.

After the banquet, Jing Li didn't linger, and went back to the prime minister's mansion directly.

...

Shoukang Palace.

Ouyang Yi knelt in front of Queen Hui, "See the Empress Dowager."

"Stay flat, give me a seat."

Seeing that Jing Li was devastated, Hui Hou was in a good mood, and his face was much more pleasant.

After sitting down, Ouyang Yi said with some concern: "Seeing General Zhou like that, it seems that he has a heart for my niece, but the old minister is worried that Jingli will play tricks."

Hui Hou had also heard about Jing Li's ability, and felt that it was not a happy moment yet, "As soon as possible, arrange for Zhou Shan to meet your niece, get married as soon as possible on the grounds of Zhou Shan's short vacation, and at the same time send a few smarter people to live a better life." Wait, don't let people tamper with the food and drink."

"You mean, it's possible for Jing Li to do something to my niece?"

"She is such a vicious person, why can't she do it? Be careful. Ouyang Yi nodded: "The old minister knows, but the minister is worried... If General Zhou just married my niece, it will have no effect on their relationship. what to do? ""

Hui Hou glanced at Ouyang Yi contemptuously, and scolded him for being stupid, "If Zhou Shan marries someone from your Ouyang family, when the son ascends the throne in the future, he will at least think about the love of the general's wife's natal family. He won't help Jingli, although he may not necessarily help us, but as long as Zhou Shan is neutral, why should Jingli be afraid?"

Ouyang Yi suddenly realized, "The Queen Mother is wise."

"By the way, Madam, did the old minister ask Madam to investigate the matter a few days ago?"

Hui Hou nodded, "I've checked, Bai Xiwan told the Ai family that the person Ouyang met was indeed an old man from the Song family, and it was also his luck. I heard from Bai Xiwan that that nanny usually doesn't How did you go out, that day was to buy medicine for Ye Weiyang, that's when Master Ouyang recognized him."

Ouyang Yi showed a hint of pride on his face, "I also went to the Song Mansion several times back then, and the nanny was the maidservant next to Mrs. Song, so I have some impressions. If it is more than a few years, the old minister may not remember clearly. But... the white girl that the empress said is quite capable, and she can find out such a hidden thing."

Empress Hui stroked the ruby ​​on her fingernails, and said with a smile: "What kind of girl is that? Doesn't Master Ouyang know that she is Jingli's righteous sister? And she also has another identity, that is, the mother of the son."

"You mean, she is the future queen mother?"

Huihou shook her head, "That woman is a bit smart, but her intentions are evil and she is full of ambitions. There is still room for her to take advantage of her. Putting such a woman by Zheng'er's side, Aijia is worried."

Ouyang Yi nodded, "It's easy to handle, just leave the mother and keep the child."

Empress Hui stood up, looked at the withered chrysanthemums outside the window and said:

"However, we can't waste this opportunity. The old man of the Song Mansion is a criminal of the imperial court after all. It is perfect for revealing Song Yaosheng's identity."

"I don't know when the empress wants to do it?"

"Wait for Zhou Shan to leave Beijing."

...

Xiangfu.

Jing Li was reeking of alcohol, and at the moment Wei Young was holding her nose and feeling disgusted.

"I said drink less and drink less, look at you, smell of alcohol, don't sleep with me tonight."

Jing Li was a little aggrieved, "I'm going to wash it, so it's not like I won't be allowed to go to bed."

Wei Young is still wrinkling her nose, but she is more worried about Jing Li's body. Since she was injured last time, Wei Young has repeatedly told Jing Li not to drink or drink. I don’t have a long memory, girls are like girls, why do they drink so much wine.”

Fei Hua on the side couldn't help laughing out loud, it seems that one thing is one thing, and Jing Li played Ouyang Yi around before, and he couldn't escape Wei Young's test when he got home.My wife is really getting more and more powerful.

Jing Li scolded Fei Hua viciously, "Why are you laughing, if you laugh again, you will go to wash clothes for three months."

Feihua pretended to know her mistake and lowered her head, "Yes."

Wei Young raised her head and said: "Don't take it out on others, next time you go to drink, I will learn from Mrs. Hu and punish you to sleep in the woodshed."

Jing Li was surprised and said, "Did Mrs. Hu think of a new move recently? Mrs. Hu is really pitiful. Fortunately, my wife is gentle and virtuous, and she never punishes her husband corporally."

Knowing that Jing Li said this on purpose, Wei Young still nodded cheerfully, "My wife has always been gentle and virtuous, but this is not an excuse for you to drink."

Jing Li hugged Wei Young mischievously, "It's late at night, my lady, let's go to sleep."

With a smile on the corner of Feihua's mouth, she voluntarily left the room. It seemed that she would not be serving her tonight.

"Come on, go take a shower, it stinks~"

"There's no smell. It's very fragrant for my husband. There must be something wrong with my wife's nose. If you don't believe me, smell it again."

"It stinks, it stinks, go away and don't kiss me."

The two quarreled for a while, and Jing Li finally calmed down. She hugged Wei Young and said, "Wei Young, it's great to have you by my side. I'm afraid that one day I will lose you."

Wei Young raised her head and said: "What stupid things to say, I will always be with you from now on."

Jing Li smiled, there was faint bitterness in her smile, only she knew what a dangerous thing she was doing, she was used to being alone before, without worrying about it, even if failure was a big deal, she would die, but she didn't want Wei Young implicated.

"Weiyang, do you want to go out and play?"

Wei Young intuitively felt that something was wrong with Jing Li tonight, she raised two fingers and said, "Twice."

"What twice?"

"You have called our name twice tonight, do you have another woman outside?"

Jing Li didn't understand the connection between the two, and asked dumbfoundedly, "Why? I only love my wife."

Wei Yang snorted, "Then obediently call your wife, and I will be responsible if you marry me."

Jing Li now understands that Wei Young is expressing her attitude that she does not want to be separated from her. She once thought that the situation in Kyoto would become more and more chaotic, and it would be unsafe to keep Wei Young here, but Wei Young is not stupid either. Naturally, he heard the implication, and refused to give Jing Li a chance at all.Wei Young is not stupid, but has a broad heart, she doesn't care about many things and doesn't worry about it, this is what makes her cute.

Jing Li sighed, and hugged Wei Young tightly, "Since you have made a decision, I won't force you."

Forget it, maybe this is husband and wife, sharing weal and woe, tacit understanding.

Wei Young buried her head in Jing Li's arms, "I won't be separated from you even if I kill you."

Jing Li put a kiss on her forehead with a smile, "Okay, we won't separate."

Wei Young held back her emotions and pushed Jing Li away, "Hurry up and take a shower, it stinks to death."

"Miss, you are getting more and more arrogant..."

"... "

"Is it really Mrs. Hu's bad teaching? You should learn from Xiaowan in the mansion."

"... "