Why are you so anxious?

Because tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion banquet, in addition to the families of many noble officials who entered the palace for the banquet as usual, all the concubines, princes and princesses of some ranks in the palace were present.These people stayed at the banquet for a while, so they had to go out for a walk for convenience, so Zhuang Lin and Jun Shaoyou sneaked away without attracting the attention of others.

It's just that as soon as Jun Shaoyou returned to the table, looking at the cold and greasy dishes on the food table, he felt nauseated.Fortunately, not long after, Emperor Yongqian ordered to withdraw the leftovers and serve them with good snacks and fruits.Looking at the clear and refreshing things in front of him, Jun Shaoyou finally breathed a sigh of relief.He stretched out his hand and picked up a cup of grapes from the Western Regions as a tribute. Just as he was about to drink it, he heard Zhuang Lin beside him whispering with a smile: "This wine is all brewed with ice, and it's very cold. You already feel that your spleen and stomach don't suit you. If you drink it Wouldn't it be even more uncomfortable if you had an acid stomach after drinking wine?"

Jun Shaoyou thought about Zhuang Lin's words and felt that they were right.Then he put down the cup in his hand and said with a smile: "I just ate half a snack in the gazebo, and now I feel dry mouth."

Zhuang Lin waved his hand and called the little eunuch standing behind him, and quietly ordered: "Go to the imperial dining room and bring some sour plum soup."

The little eunuch obliged.When I came back for a while, I really got a bowl of sour plum soup.

Seeing this, Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but asked with a loud smile: "What's the matter with the eldest sister-in-law? The wine on the banquet today is the top-grade tribute from the Western Regions, and there are only two hundred altars in total. Your Majesty is doing this to show your kindness." Fifty altars are specially prepared for today's banquet in the palace. Don't drink alcohol on the big day of the big emperor's wife, don't you want to disappoint your Majesty's wishes."

After saying a word, everyone's eyes all gathered here.

Hearing this, Zhuang Lin hooked the corners of his mouth calmly, and said, "It is precisely because wine is so rare that the two of us want to replace wine with sour plum soup. After the banquet, we will secretly bring this wine back to the mansion to taste slowly Lesson. I didn't expect the second emperor to tell the truth with one word. The second emperor really has a delicate mind."

Zhuang Zhou raised his eyebrows, Wen Yan said: "So that's the case, it's actually my younger brother's fault."

Emperor Yonggan heard the words, haha ​​laughed and said: "I don't know why, it's just a few jars of good wine, and it's worth your waste of time. Since you like it, when you leave the palace and go back to the mansion later, just take two jars back with you." .”

Zhuang Lin and Jun Shaoyou immediately got up and left the table, bowing to thank them.

Seeing this, Shu Zhaoyuan, who was sitting at the bottom, blinked her bright and bright eyes, and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty really favors your son and daughter-in-law. In fact, my concubine also likes this wine very much."

Suddenly, Tana was young and charming, and described how her behavior was much different from that of Da Chu's lady, which was deeply loved by Emperor Yongqian.Now hearing what Aifei said, Emperor Yongqian couldn't help feeling a little bit interested, and teased: "It is rare for women to be greedy for drinking, but you are straightforward. It's just that I don't like drunken Aifei."

Suddenly Tana laughed crisply and said: "Your Majesty is too underestimating people. It's just a few glasses of grape juice. It's sour and sweet, how can it be intoxicating. When the concubines are on the grassland, if they are in the mood, the men are dedicated to it." The strong wine he drank can also drink two jars in one go. After drinking, he can still ride a horse and hunt without delaying his time at all."

Emperor Yonggan became more and more conceived, pointed to the palace servant who was standing by Tana holding the altar, and said with a smile: "There is no basis for saying it. If you can drink up the jar of wine, enter the venue and dance one more." Hu Xuanwu, I will believe what you say. I will also reward you with two jars of wine at that time, lest you get hungry and complain that I am unfair."

"Your Majesty also said that he is fair. It is clear that the eldest prince just said something casually and you take it to heart. When you come to the concubine's place, you drink and dance to prove your innocence. It can be seen that the rumors in the world are true. Your majesty really loves the eldest prince the most." gone."

Before saying a word, many concubines, princes and princesses looked at Zhuang Lin intentionally or unintentionally, feeling a little uncomfortable in their hearts.

Seeing this, Jun Shaoyou shook his head secretly. The princess from the prairie was indeed a very hateful one.Everyone who provoked them with a few words had a grudge against the two of them, but they couldn't refute them outright.All of a sudden, Tana didn't talk to them from the beginning to the end.

Emperor Yonggan glanced at Tana, who was pretending to be good-looking at the banquet, with a half-smile, waved his hands and said with a smile: "I am just a little puzzled by your words. You actually involved such a lot of bitter words. It can be seen that the ancient The words of the sages and sages, 'Only women and villains are difficult to raise' are really words from the heart."

Suddenly, Tana saw that Emperor Yongqian didn't mean to be seriously angry even though he reprimanded him, so she stomped her feet pretending to be disobedient, and retorted softly: "The concubine is just outspoken, Your Majesty loves the First Prince so much. Your Majesty Who in the ruling and opposition parties does not know about the eldest prince's Yourong family? Of course, the eldest prince is talented, loyal, filial, and able to share his majesty's worries, and made great contributions to Da Chu's battle on the battlefield. It's normal. I believe that after all the princes can share their worries for His Majesty, His Majesty will love the other princes as much as the eldest prince."

After saying a word, others are fine, but the second prince Zhuang Zhou's expression is a little embarrassing and indifferent.There is no other, because among the many princes of Emperor Yongqian, except for Zhuang Lin, he is the only one who works in the court and is still in the official department where it is easier to make political achievements.However, because his immediate boss is from the Zhu family who offended him because of the supervision of the army, on weekdays, due to his limited status, although he can't make it difficult for him openly, he never fails to hinder him secretly.Therefore, for so many years, Zhuang Zhou had to be careful every step of the way, not seeking merit but seeking no faults.

It's just that at this time, Zhuang Zhou complained that Emperor Yongqian was unfair.Why is it that he can support and support Zhuang Lin everywhere, but when he comes to him, he is in a dilemma every step of the way, and he can't wait to slap him to death in the mud.Therefore, Zhuang Zhou's dissatisfaction with Emperor Yongqian deepened day by day.But he didn't know that in Emperor Yongqian's view, although it was important to be supported by others, his own size and scheming could not be changed.

Just as Zhuang Lin joined the army when he was young, he rose from a former junior general to a second-rank senior officer. That is the accumulation of solid combat achievements, and there is no such thing as greedy for false claims.That's why Emperor Yongqian attached great importance to Zhuang Linxin.In addition to the blood nature, Zhuang Lin has a loyal personality and will not think about it, and he does things properly and reliably, so he can support him.

In comparison, Zhuang Zhou, who is a legitimate son, is more than [-]% inferior.As the second prince of Emperor Yongqian, he is also the only legitimate son, and his mother's family is a well-known aristocratic family.Such a good card is in his hands, but even a mere minister of the official department can't be fair, so what's the use of Emperor Yonggan's respect for such an incompetent and mediocre son?How could he feel at ease to entrust the important task to Zhuang Zhou?

Such a person, even if he really becomes an emperor in the future, will not be able to escape being manipulated and turned into a puppet.It wasn't that Emperor Yongqian looked down on his second son, but that Zhuang Zhou really had no talent.In his opinion, Zhuang Zhou, who is always self-sufficient and complains about others, is not as good as the third child who is calm and calm, and at least the third child is firm-willed, and he knows what he wants.

Emperor Yongqian rose up in the last years of the previous dynasty and made such achievements in the troubled times.That's why Emperor Yongqian hated mediocrity, and even more hated people who had soft personalities and didn't think about their own mistakes but complained about injustice and the injustice of the world all day long.Unexpectedly, his second son actually took up all these boredoms.Even though Emperor Yongqian had a fatherly heart, he couldn't show it to such a son.

But Emperor Yongqian really needed such a whetstone to remind Zhuang Lin to stay awake at all times, and not to be dazzled by the military exploits and situation in front of him.Not to mention having crooked thoughts and deceiving others and yourself.

In Emperor Yongqian's heart, the eldest son Zhuang Lin is talented, resolute, and capable of scheming and means. He is indeed a good choice for heir.When he established Da Chu, he naturally hoped that Da Chu would last for a hundred generations and sit in the country forever, so the first consideration when choosing an heir was scheming.

But his son was too good, and Emperor Yongqian was inevitably worried.The saddest thing in this world is the twilight of a hero.As the years passed, Emperor Yongqian was keenly aware of his own aging and his son's growing wings.Such a stark contrast made Emperor Yongqian feel more complicated towards Zhuang Lin.He is proud that he has a successor, but also afraid that Zhuang Lin has made great contributions and will gradually be dissatisfied with the status quo.

Therefore, Emperor Yongqian valued Zhuang Lin while doubting Zhuang Lin, and at the same time set up the banner of Zhuang Zhou to test Zhuang Lin.Fortunately, so far, Zhuang Lin's performance has made him very satisfied.The fact that Zhuang Lin took the initiative to ask for a male concubine made Emperor Yongqian both gratified and guilty.I am gratified that my son is really pure and kind, and has not moved those unspeakable thoughts.Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted so recklessly and impulsively.Ashamed of my own dark suspicions and doubts.

Therefore, under the collision of the two emotions, Emperor Yongqian's attitude towards Zhuang Lin was that he was more pampering and indulgent in the open, but more vigilant in the dark.In the eyes of Zhuang Zhou, this kind of superficial holy family is undoubtedly another catalyst, which deepens the resentment and unwillingness in his heart.

It was originally something that everyone knew well, but today it was suddenly picked out by Tana intentionally or unintentionally, and Zhuang Zhou felt uncomfortable for a while.Even Tana, who was growing increasingly fond of the Holy Grace, felt a little dissatisfied.

Emperor Yongqian took a sip of wine disapprovingly, and said solemnly: "I love all princes and princesses equally. But Lin'er has always been smart and capable, and he is a little older, so I rely on him more..."

Suddenly Tana quickly showed a bright and bright smile, and said with a smile: "Yes, I have heard about it in the grasslands. Your Majesty has always appointed people on their merits and knows how to make good use of them. That's why my Da Chu can prosper, the government is clear, and the people are healthy."

Emperor Yongqian waved his hand casually, and said, "Even if you speak sweet words at the moment, I will not change what you say."

Suddenly, Tana smiled and said with a proud expression of indifference: "Your Majesty really underestimates people. What I just said is the truth, why would you deceive Your Majesty just for a few drinks?"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and snatched the wine jar held by the palace servant in his hand, raised his neck and straightened his chest and drank the wine in the jar in one breath, and turned the wine jar upside down to empty it, and said with a smile, "wine is for drinking." It's over, Your Majesty, please watch the concubine's Hu Xuanwu."

Emperor Yongqian didn't answer, turned around and smiled at Concubine Chen beside him, "Tana's Hu Xuanwu danced very well, quite like you back then."

For a while, it caused the princes and princesses to feel more sad and resentful.

Concubine Chen smiled slightly, and was about to speak when she suddenly heard a commotion in the banquet.Everyone followed the prestige, but they saw that Jieyujun had passed out for some reason, so the servants behind her were often in a mess.

Yang Daimei was sitting on the imperial seat, seeing this shape, her heart was suspended, and she watched the situation with trepidation.

Such an unlucky thing happened on such a happy day. Without waiting for others to react, the empress first turned gloomy and said, "How could Jieyu be so careless on such a happy day. Hurry up and help Jieyu go to the side hall to rest." , and send the imperial physician to diagnose Jieyu's pulse."

Concubine Chen asked Jun Rouran's dowry maid, Yan Cao, with a worried face: "How is your master recently? I saw Jieyu's face is pale, and she has lost a lot of weight recently!"

Upon hearing this, Yancao immediately bowed and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, what the queen and empress said, our little master has always felt sick, sleepy, and hates oily smell recently, and has not thought of eating or drinking for several days in a row."

Seeing Yancao's frightened little face turned pale, Emperor Yonggan waved his hands in a rather uninterested manner, and said, "Let's help your master go to the side hall to rest, and the imperial doctor Xuan will come to diagnose the pulse."

For a while, many maidservants supported Jun Rouran to rest in the side hall.The queen sent a young eunuch to the imperial medical office to ask the imperial physician to ask for pulse.After a while, the imperial physician hurried back from the side hall, and said with a joyful smile, "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, Empress Jieyu is very happy."

After one sentence, many concubines suddenly changed their colors.Concubine Chen got up before the queen could react and got up, drinking and laughing: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and such good news came from the palace. The royal family's succession is really my blessing. The concubine congratulates His Majesty."

The queen and the others came to their senses, and immediately raised their wine bottles to congratulate Emperor Yongqian.Concubine Chen covered the proud curve of her lips by covering her sleeves and drinking.She casually glanced at Tana who was standing in the field with a forced smile, and curled the corners of her mouth sarcastically.

She sings and composes well, pretends to be good for a night, so what, she just needs a little thought to dissolve Tana's hard planning into nothing.Compared with the young and charming Yaodao concubine, only when Emperor Yonggan was old and had a son can he reflect that his sword is not old.Such news is the real benefit to Emperor Yonggan who is increasingly feeling old and powerless.