Vicissitudes know Jinhua

Qi Wushang strode into the hall with high spirits.

Qi Hefeng was the first to smile affectionately and said, "The prince has finally arrived!"

Tao Ruopu and the others stood up to greet them.

But seeing that Qi Wushang was dressed exceptionally well today, the five-clawed golden dragon on the apricot-colored brocade robe was about to fly, it was embroidered with pure gold twisted with fine silk, and a pearl the size of a pigeon egg was inlaid on the golden crown with hair, round and pure Gentle and gentle, compared to when he was in military uniform, he is more handsome and luxurious, and has a more arrogant attitude of relying on a horse.

Li Ji, the left servant of the Ministry of War, had followed King Fengjing in battle for many years. He felt that he was an old vassal of the same robe. , I have to remind people that when the prince was young, his majesty and heroism are exactly the same!"

Qi Wushang smiled and cupped his hands: "I met Li Shishu."

Going forward to bow down to the emperor, Qi Hefeng helped him up himself: "You and I are brothers and sisters, there is no need to be polite, sit down quickly!"

Qi Wushang took advantage of the situation and sat down behind the long table on his right, and looked up, and it was Tao Ruopu sitting opposite him.

Tao Ruopu was in his early forties, with a white face and a slight beard, his face was elegant, he looked like a Confucian general, Qi Wushang saluted with a smile: "I have seen the Duke."

Tao Ruopu raised his glass, very gentle, said: "Wu Shang came to Beijing this time, stay for a few more days, let's talk for a while."

Qi Wushang laughed loudly and said: "It should be like this, my lord is outstanding in the art of war, I'm about to ask for advice."

Qi Hefeng's table was arranged thoughtfully. During the meeting, most of the important officials were from the military department, and there were even fans from the Yongliang Army. Surrounded by praises one after another, Qi Wushang smiled and toasted one by one.

By the time the singing and dancing came on stage to add to the fun, everyone was already drinking happily.

The maid standing beside Qi Wushang serving wine was exceptionally beautiful, wearing a pair of cat-eye earrings, under the soft candlelight, she could see the green light of biyingying twinkling, mysterious and magnificent, against the dark clouds and white neck, it was extraordinarily alluring.

Qi Wushang was drunk, so he smiled and said, "Sit down, sit beside me."

There were two red clouds on the maid's face, she was both happy and ashamed, Prince Fengjing has always been a frequent visitor in the girls' dreams, since he speaks provocatively, how can he not be tempted?

Qi Wushang touched the opal on her ear and asked, "What's your name?"

The maid bowed her head and replied, "The servant girl is called Rouge."

Qi Wushang picked up his wine glass and said with a smile: "Rouge? No wonder your face is so bright."

When everyone saw it, they all found it very interesting, they only felt that the son was so romantic, even Qi and Feng clapped their hands and laughed.

Most of the nobles in Chenjing have concubines and concubines, but Qi Wushang only has one concubine. If this rouge is really favored, it will be a great opportunity to fly to the top of the branch.

Qi Hefeng quietly watched the two of them communicate with each other, their eyes flickered, and said with a smile: "Rouge is an old man from when Zhenlong sneaked into Prince Gong's mansion, he is very clever and intelligent, if he falls in love with him, he can take it away, but he can't be bullied Take her lightly."

All the ministers on the side were well-informed and snarled: "The emperor personally bestowed the beauty, why don't your highness have a few more glasses of thanksgiving wine?"

Qi Wushang only looked at Rouge's earlobe, and said: "The emperor is willing?"

Qi Hefeng laughed loudly: "As long as you like it, not to mention a rouge, it is the treasure of the whole world, and I will give it to you with both hands!"

Tao Ruopu raised his glass and said, "Congratulations to your son for getting a fragrant red sleeve."

Qi Wushang just smiled without saying a word, and leisurely drank the wine in the glass, but said: "Thank you for the kindness of the emperor, but what I have my eyes on... is not Rouge, but a pair of earrings of Miss Rouge."

These words were frivolous and extravagant, and everyone present looked a little unnatural, Rouge's complexion changed tragically and tears filled his eyelashes.

Qi Hefeng was slightly taken aback, but his eyebrows were raised and his eyes were curved, making him even more cheerful: "That's right, with the appearance of a rouge and willow, how can it be worthy of serving my brother, the General Hussars? Forget it, I will punish myself with a cup!"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Yi, the personal eunuch, was recruited, and after a few whispered instructions, Yan Zhi was pulled down.

Qi Wushang got up to say goodbye after a dance in the palace, "I have traveled all the way day and night, I am really exhausted, if I drink any more, I'm afraid I will lose face, I'd better go back home first."

Qi Hefeng nodded: "This is the end of the banquet, it's time to have a good time, let's break up today... Wushang will come to the palace tomorrow and talk to me."

Ling Zhaoyi sent his son out of the palace, but Tao Ruopu was left alone.

Zhaoyi bowed and sent Qi Wushang to Zhang Yimen, and when they parted, he took out another brocade box: "Your Highness, this is specially given to you by the Emperor."

Qi Wushang opened it face to face carelessly, he was taken aback for a moment, and then a sternness flashed across his eyes.

The brocade box was covered with bright red silk satin, on which lay a pair of white ears, the cat's eye earrings on the earlobes were still green, but they were a bit ghostly and bewitching.

Zhaoyi lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes: "The emperor said, what His Royal Highness likes, he will give you. The emperor also said that his brothers are dying, but fortunately you are still there. In private, it is not too much for you to call the emperor third brother."

Qi Wushang snapped the lid of the box shut, and said flatly, "Got it."

Glancing at Zhaoyi, he said again: "The surname of Yongliang's army is Qi, and Yongliang and Dajing Palace are closely related to one another. The third brother regards me as a sibling, and I regard the third brother as a close relative. Now that the third brother has succeeded to the throne, It is the orthodox supreme of Daning."

Zhaoyi nodded repeatedly: "Yes! Your Highness's words of gold and jade, the slaves will definitely tell the emperor verbatim!"

Zhiping Palace was brightly lit, but Qi Hefeng and Tao Ruopu were the only ones sitting opposite each other.

The remnants of the banquet were cold and the night was cold, but Qi Hefeng's young faces were beaming with joy.

Tao Ruopu smiled and said: "The son is quite rude tonight, but the emperor is very happy?"

Qi Hefeng said: "If he is cautious and courteous, I won't be able to sleep in peace."

As he spoke, he poured himself a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus wine, drank it all, and couldn't help but said: "Uncle, if Wushang is dissatisfied with my succession or has other plans, how dare you go to Beijing for pilgrimage but return to your private residence first? Murder and burn corpses on the way? Are you afraid that I will take the opportunity to attack him in Yongliang? He is a wild man who is unrestrained. If he behaves uncharacteristically in front of me and abides by the rules of the monarch and ministers, I will be on guard instead. He is dangerous..."

Tao Ruopu smiled, and said for a while, "When Wang Jian conquered Chu, he never forgot to ask for farms five times during his march, in order to relieve the king's doubts and calm his mind, but now Qi Wushang is arrogant and domineering, even killing his life, it seems that the wind and the horse are irrelevant. In their bones, they lead to the same goal by different routes.”

Qi Hefeng frowned, and added a bit of bluntness in his voice: "Wang Jian has made great achievements in the war. Chu destroyed Zhao. He never rebelled against the King of Qin in his life. Qi Wushang really wanted to follow Wang Jian, so what's the matter?" I would rather be gentle than lighthearted, Qi Wushang is straightforward by nature, I will never make a mistake if I treat him kindly."

Tao Ruopu saw that the corners of his mouth were drooping, obviously he had made up his mind, so he immediately changed the subject and asked, "The Dali Temple of the Ministry of Criminal Justice has ordered a retrial for the murder of three corpses in Lingzhou Prefecture, how does the Emperor plan to deal with it?"

Qi Hefeng was a little impatient with his uncle who has been supporting and helping him just now, and he also felt a little regretful in his heart, so he hurriedly said softly, "Do you have any suggestions, uncle?"

Tao Ruopu patted the back of his hand lightly, and sighed: "You are the emperor, so you don't need to ask uncle everything... You refuted me just now, you are justified and very powerful, if your mother's spirit in heaven sees her, she will only be overjoyed. "

Qi Hefeng's eyes turned hot, he gathered himself together, and said: "Tomorrow when Qi Wushang enters the palace, I will speak to him about this matter, and charge the three deceased with obstructing military affairs and offending the prince, but I also want him to go to court to plead guilty. One year and a half of the heir's salary will be fined, and Xiaozhi will show his favor with reason...and Yin and Wen also need to clarify their ideas, so that they can handle it according to their discretion."

Tao Ruopu said: "Your Majesty's move is well planned."

Qi Hefeng said modestly: "It's all taught by my uncle for many years."

Tao Ruopu pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, after Qi Wushang returns to Yongliang, you might as well take the eldest concubine back to Chenjing. General Yu is still serving the country in Yunzhou, and Mrs. Yu is alone in Beijing, and she is weak and sick. Daughter, taking her back to serve her mother's disease is also the benevolence of the emperor's advocacy of filial piety!"

These words are mature and safe, Qi Hefeng immediately said: "This matter is according to what uncle said."

After thinking for a while, he said with a smile: "The concubine has been married to Qi Wushang for three years, and there is still nothing. I should find a reliable concubine for the concubine."

Tao Ruopu took a sip of tea and said for a while, "What if Qi Wushang refuses?"

Qi Hefeng frowned: "No? Don't you want to let the first concubine come to Beijing, or don't you want to accept another side concubine?"

Tao Ruopu's face was calm: "It's not a big deal if you refuse to accept the side concubine, and it will be troublesome if you refuse to let the concubine go to Beijing...Even a woman is reluctant to put the emperor in front of him as a hostage.

Qi Hefeng was restless, got up and walked a few steps away, looking forward and backward only felt that this matter was tricky, said: "Then what should we do?"

Tao Ruopu said decisively: "If the concubine does not enter the capital, Qi Wushang will not even think of leaving the capital!"

Qi Hefeng shook his head: "King Fengjing is still at Shelu Pass, and Yongliang's iron cavalry dominates the world, so don't dare to beat him lightly!"

Tao Ruopu sighed: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm not old enough to be useless. If Qi Wushang insists on going his own way, it's impossible. Although the Yongliang army can't move lightly, they have to move. Although the Yongliang cavalry is sharp, the Central Plains can rely on the danger of the river. With the power of the whole country, resist it with thick and heavy."

Qi Hefeng rubbed his forehead, and said: "Wu Shang and I are both of the blood of the Qi family, and it is the root of Daning who is wounded by the sword! Besides, Yu Chan's soldiers and horses don't know what their plans are. He has been friends with you for many years, but It's Qi Wushang's father-in-law again... After all, I only hope that Wushang won't disappoint me."

Suddenly he was furious: "If it wasn't for that third-married bitch! If it wasn't for the old fool of Chiwutai! Why did it work so hard for me to be the emperor... I should have been the orthodox successor!"

When he heard about the blood of the Qi family, Tao Ruopu sighed in a low voice, coughed a few more times, and persuaded: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Qi Wushang will enter the palace tomorrow, and you can know what's on his mind just by asking."

Just as he was talking, Zhaoyi had returned to Zhiping Palace, and when he told Qi Wushang everything to Qi Hefeng, Qi Hefeng's expression was completely relaxed, and he said with a smile: "I just said that Wushang is a man of temperament, I treat him with peaches and plums, and he will treat me with Qiongju!"

Tao Ruopu smiled and said nothing, seeing that he was quite forgetful, he felt vaguely uneasy.

Qi Wushang entered the palace on the second day, first listened to the lesson about the indiscriminate killing on the way with a face full of indifference, shook the glass full of wine in his hand, and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to teach me a lesson, just issue an order. Save your tongue, and save your ears as a younger brother."

Qi Hefeng became angry because of this, and gave Qi Wushang a hard look, but never got really angry.

There is not much brotherhood between him and Qi Yupei, needless to say he and Qi Yupei are in the same boat, although Qi Zhiqing flattered him in every possible way, but he despises his family background and character, now seeing Qi Wushang without restraint, he is only close Heart, not wanting to be unfamiliar with her, after thinking for a long time, said: "Madam Yu's health has not been very good in recent years, the concubine should be filial at least, what do you think?"

Qi Wushang was startled, and a trace of obvious displeasure and disappointment flashed across his eyes: "Your Majesty, I understand what you mean... Are you worried about the Yongliang family and want to use the concubine as a hostage in Beijing?"

Qi and Fengwan had never expected him to be so straightforward, so they couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. The court was used to hiding needles in the cotton and pricking them in the flesh when they said anything and everything in the palace. It's overwhelming.

Fortunately, Qi Wushang is cheerful and cheerful, he is definitely not someone who can hide his words, he didn't wait for Qi and Feng to make trouble, he said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I will send a letter today to let Shizi Concubine return to Beijing, but I still want to ask for your kindness."

Qi Hefeng's heart relaxed, he only felt that Qi Wushang's words and actions were like strong wine passing through his throat, which made people feel comfortable all over, and quickly laughed: "Just say it, what can we brothers not say directly?"

Qi Wushang seemed to have made a lot of determination, he said loudly: "Third brother of the emperor, if you really treat me like a brother, then give my royal father an order to allow me to stay in Chenjing too!"