Lei Yue Longmen

Quietly asked Chuan Feiyan, "Senior sister, did you and your brother have a quarrel?" According to Cen Zhu's understanding of the temperament of the two of them, it's not like they would quarrel and flirt over trivial matters for no reason.Moreover, Chuan Feiyan even said the words "looking for a concubine", which shows that the problem is not small.

Chuan Feiyan secretly sighed that he was also the number one scholar, but Cen Zhu could not detect his own thoughts, but Pianjiang Yiting could not.Could she be angry with him because of the word "boat" and "boat"?No, it's because he came to Beijing and lived under the shadow of Jiang Yiting's mother. Hearing her keep telling her son to marry a concubine for thousands of years, Jiang Yiting, as always, acted like a grandson. Just bored.Immediately, he forced a smile and said, "No? You? Help me look? Look? How is my piano tuned?"

The conversation was divided into two parts, generals? Here, the family members of the commanders of Tu, Zhou, Cheng, and Wen occupied the first four seats as usual.Because these four generals have been stationed at the border all the year round and have great responsibilities, the royal franchise granted them to come to Beijing every three years to report on their duties.And every major festival, the four Xinjiang commanders only send their wives and sons to Beijing, so none of the four Xinjiang commanders attended the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet.As the head of the four border commanders, the Tu family faced the double blow of Mrs. Tu's madness and the death of Tu Yunkai. They only sent Tu Yuanshan's concubine son Tu Yunji and concubine Tu Yunshu in Beijing to attend. Ding few.

As one of the families of commanders in four Xinjiang, the Nanjiang Wen family is the least powerful, and they always follow the wind to make the rudder. The aristocratic families in the four Xinjiang are connected with each other, one is prosperous and the other is hurt, and the maintenance of the unity of the four Xinjiang is more important than anything else.Therefore, at this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, the two families tried their best to take care of the feelings of the Tu family, and behaved extraordinarily low-key.

It's just that the Zhou family in the west and north has another purpose in coming to Beijing this time, so they are very active. Mrs. Zhou personally interceded with the Jiaofang Secretary to let her son perform an impromptu martial arts, and all be the emperor, queen mother, and princesses. smile.The palace people reported to the emperor, and Li Pinghong agreed with great interest, and reminded Li Jingxi: "Daijing, it will be a martial arts performance later, so you have to watch it carefully." Therefore, Zhou Xiaoshan's sword dance performance is Inserted before Cen Zhuo et al.'s "Magnolia Slowly".

It was said to be impromptu, but in fact it had been choreographed a long time ago. Zhou Xiaoshan succumbed to the pressure of his mother and had to turn himself into a courting peacock, trying hard to open his screen in order to get the love of the princess he didn't know. favor.

After a smooth sword dance, the audience applauded thunderously, especially among the generals, who applauded endlessly.Mrs. Zhou waved her hands modestly to welcome everyone's flattery, and said with a modest smile: "I'm ashamed to say, this is the least successful one in our family, showing off my ugliness!" The implication is that there are better ones in our family, You haven't seen it yet.Everyone has heard that the Zhou family has an eldest daughter who has learned to dance spears and clubs since she was a child.Where do you go? Where do you mention it? It's better than treating your son.But it's a pity that her personality is too strong, and she didn't find her husband's family until she was eighteen or nineteen years old.However, the Zhou family is not in a hurry. I heard that they plan to find a son-in-law for him!Many people who coveted the power of the Zhou family wanted to become relatives, so they all tried their best to flatter her.

A high-ranking chief eunuch wearing a mountain hat walked over to the general's seat, smiled at Mrs. Zhou and said, "Mrs. Zhou, the queen mother and the emperor like your son's performance very much, and I want my wife and son to have a talk on your majesty's steps. "

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhou hurriedly carried her sweating son to the steps, and first paid respects to Li Pinghong and Mrs. Yan. Mrs. Zhou tugged at Zhou Xiaoshan's sleeve, motioned him to look east with her eyes, and reminded him in a low voice. , "There? Is your mother? Find a wife for you?"

Zhou Xiaoshan also squinted towards the east, and happened to see a woman wearing a nine-dragon emerald bead crown and an apricot-yellow long-sleeved shirt turned her face away, nodded at him, and smiled faintly.Across the hazy night, that face as bright as the moon in the sky seemed to be covered with a faint halo, blooming in front of his eyes.After the friendly gesture, the smile disappeared in an instant, leaving no dimples.The temperament as cold as frost on the ground comes out through the bones, and the coldness suits the whole body, reflecting the coldness of the moon.This feeling, this scene, this person, this face, was planted in Zhou Shizi's heart in an instant.

He felt as if he had met a fairy who descended from the moon palace, and every frown and smile involved his mind.The whole person stood there in a daze.

Mrs. Zhou tugged him twice again, "How is it? Mother gave you? The daughter-in-law you found? Isn't it? She's out of this world!"

Zhou Xiaoshan didn't hear anything, he was only in a daze, and he was in a daze.The fiery trees and silver flowers around me, the laughter and laughter seem to have nothing to do with me anymore.

Under the shadow of the lights, her side face is so beautiful?It's just like the snow lotus on the Daman Mountain, the strong grass in the Gobi, and the oasis in the desert. It's so beautiful that I can't describe it with words.

"The people in Zhou's family are all the same. Just by looking at it, this son is a good-looking talent, capable of both civil and military skills!"

Empress Dowager Yan's eyes were shining brightly, and she called the mother and son forward, and talked for a while.Li Pinghong said "yes" with a smile.He is also very satisfied with Zhou Xiaoshan himself, except that he is a little younger, his family background, talent and appearance are also a good match for Li Jingxi.

Mrs. Zhou said some modest words like "Thank you for your love, Queen Mother" as usual, and Queen Mother Yan asked with a smile, "What is the year of your son? Are you engaged?"

Mrs. Zhou replied: "Dog'er is naughty. He is sixteen years old this year. Hasn't anyone ever liked him?"

When Empress Dowager Yan heard the words, there was a gleam of joy on her brows, and she suddenly called Li Jingmei to her, "Mrs. Zhou, look? How is the granddaughter of the Ai family?"

Mrs. Zhou's complexion changed slightly, as if she was a little bit stuck.She knew about Li Jingmei, she was the only remaining bloodline of King Xiao and Li Pingsu, Empress Dowager Yan always regarded her as a treasure, and hearing her tone, she wanted to say goodbye to Li Jingmei.But Mrs. Zhou has never had a good impression of Xiao Wang, and naturally she doesn't like his orphan.The daughter-in-law she identified was the emperor's favorite Li Jingxi, and even the 50 taels of silver she donated to Yan's Fushouyuan was also to show the Zhou family's sincerity in seeking to marry Li Jingxi.Now, how could Mrs. Zhou accept that she was given another daughter-in-law for no reason?But no? Good to tear her face face to face, she just smiled and said, "The granddaughter of the Empress Dowager is naturally a very good family, but the dog has a stubborn temperament, and I'm afraid she won't be worthy of being the princess."

Li Pinghong's face also turned cold, and he didn't say support or no? Support for Queen Mother Yan's suggestion.On the other hand, ten-year-old Li Jingmei saw the reluctance on Mrs. Zhou's face, as well as Li Pinghong's unpredictable expression.Smiling, she resolved the embarrassment for Empress Dowager Yan: "Grandmother, I'm only so young, so you? Are you in a hurry to marry me? Meier? Do you still want to spend more time with your old man?"

Empress Dowager Yan patted her hand, "Grandmother would not be willing to marry you off, but girls? They always have to get married!"

"Then? When I want to marry, you will give me the grace to choose my own son-in-law. Don't push me around like a millstone. Just like you want to push me away! "

"You? This child, why do you have so many hearts! Okay, okay, when the time comes, the imperial grandmother will let you choose your own son-in-law." The Empress Dowager Yan also knew whether the marriage was likely to be completed.Originally, I felt resentful for being rejected by Zhou's family, but it seems that my granddaughter didn't like that prince Zhou, so that's all.Only then did Li Pinghong smile, "Uncle Huang will give you the decision, and I will let you choose your own son-in-law."

"Thank you, Uncle Huang."

Zhou's mother and son breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.When going down the stairs, Mrs. Zhou wiped off her sweat, "It's so dangerous, it almost happened to be a bad thing." But Zhou Xiaoshan reluctantly turned his head while walking, looking to the right.Mrs. Zhou saw it in her eyes and felt joy in her heart. She felt that her son had the same vision as herself, "How about it, mother? Did you find a wife? One in a million? Just now in front of the old queen I declined her granddaughter's marriage, so it's convenient to propose marriage to the emperor again, you? Wait. Tomorrow, mother will definitely go to propose marriage to the emperor again."

"Mom, you? Are you talking about Princess Kant? The one sitting in the first seat on the east side?"

Mrs. Zhou looked back and saw that Li Jingxi was sitting with the empress dowager, looking at the fireworks in the sky with an innocent smile, which was really painful. She smiled and said, "Isn't it? Fortunately, the lady My family is only three years older than you, and the third-year girl holds gold bricks. If you are one year older, I think you will not be able to catch up with me even on a horse."

"I can get it, I can get it, even if I'm ten years older! Mother, you must make the decision for my son!" Zhou Xiaoshan begged, putting his arms around Mrs. Zhou.

"You? You brat! Earlier, you complained that your mother didn't arrange a good marriage for you. How are you doing now? Don't you know? You know? Why would mother cheat on her own son?"

Zhou Xiaoshan smiled and said: "Yes, yes, mother is right, everything you say is right. You must help me succeed in my marriage proposal, and my son is not Princess Kant? Marry!"

"Tch, look at you? You're promising!" Mrs. Zhou gave him a finger, and was very satisfied with his reaction.The mother and son walked down the steps contentedly, and the ceremony official announced that the three masters of Chuanshan would perform the ensemble "Mulan Flower Slowness" of Qin, Xiao and Pipa.

Mrs. Zhou regained her spirits when she heard that, "Is it Cen Zhuangyuan?" She patted her son's hand, "You? If this marriage can be done, I have to thank Cen Zhuangyuan. Last time? It was him who made it happen. The Bell and Drum Tower is in chaos, and your mother will not be swept away by the flow of people, let alone be in trouble with Princess Kant and be rescued by her. You don't know where this marriage is going to lead you? "

"Really? If so, why not, mother, let him be our family's matchmaker."

"Huh? You? When did this brat get so smart? That's right, why didn't I think of it? Wouldn't it be great if Cen Zhuangyuan could be the officiant of the marriage? Is it a good idea? Let me tell the emperor about it tomorrow." .”

Chuan Feiyan was waiting to enter the stage, but the emperor waved his hand, "Wait a minute for "Magnolia Slowly", Cai Ya, read out my reward order."

"Here."

Cai Ya announced in public the rewards for the Langshan quelling the rebellion.In addition to officially posthumously conferring Tu Yunkai?In addition, the eldest princess and his wife, who led troops to hunt down Gu Rentu for more than a year, also had an increase in food and salary.There is nothing to add to the crown princess, only a group of people in the East Palace were rewarded.The rest? The rewards given to the Tu family in Northern Xinjiang are also extraordinarily generous.Everyone knew that the emperor was showing favor to the Tu family.If you can't get rid of it, you can only show goodwill. This is the inevitable result of the fact that the monarchy has been restricted by the military power for a long time.It is also a delicate balance maintained by the imperial court and the Quartet since the Qing Dynasty.Neither party will take the initiative to break it unless it is certain of victory.

King Dun sat on the seat with a depressed face, drinking by himself.This Li Zhouxuan was obviously a member of the Tu family, but he was named the eldest grandson of the emperor, and he was paid the prince's salary, so he immediately became equal to him.This Tu Yuanshan really made a good plan, thinking that if his grandson's surname is Li, he can steal into Emperor Yurui's line in an open manner, and his father would allow him?If this five-year-old milk doll General? came to succeed, wouldn't General Yurui Jiangshan change his surname to Tu?No? Know what the father thinks?How can there be such a reason in the world to set up someone else's son without letting your own son?King Dun was so depressed that he drank more and more wantonly.

After Li Jingchen and Li Pingzhu led the crowd to express gratitude, the whole banquet was almost in progress, and the emperor intended to end the banquet with "Magnolia Slowness" by the Three Masters of Chuanshan.Cen Zhu, Chuan Feiyan, and Jiang Yiting were also ready to "send the moon".However, no one expected that someone else would get in front of the three of them.

Princess Lanque said that she also prepared a show dedicated to Emperor Yurui and everyone present.Li Pinghong was naturally happy to see the success, and ordered Princess Ji Lanque to go first, so the show of the three of Cen Zhu had to be postponed.

Chuan Feiyan couldn't wait anymore. Did these people come out early or late? When they were about to play, they came out in a swarm.It was a waste of emotion to let the three of them prepare and prepare in vain, but not be able to play.

Princess Lanque performed a great battle.Cen Zhu covered his forehead with his palms and looked out at the center of the field. He saw a group of people carrying a yamen gongan and an official hat chair in the center of the field.There are also a series of court utensils such as gavels, sticks, printing boxes, pen holders, inkstones, and documents on the public case.A posture of going to court to try the case.

Everyone watched the situation in the arena unpredictably, and they couldn't help whispering.Li Pinghong also looked down at His Majesty's movement with an intriguing expression. Do you know what kind of medicine this Princess Lanque sells in her gourd?Seeing such a scene, King Cheng thought it was both fresh and interesting, so he cheered up 100% and looked forward to Princess Lanque's appearance.

Time shifted, wearing a long flowing dress, wearing a rose crown and a blue cotton gauze, gently shaking the folding fan, strolled into the arena, accompanied by two guards.He first clapped his hands with the audience around him, then lifted his robe and sat behind the koan. His manner looked like that of Yurui's Master Qingtian, very solemn and formal.

She patted the gavel, "Today, this princess is going to present a storytelling to you all, and the title of the book is called 'The little monk psychically travels to the underworld, Jade Yama exorcises ghosts and returns to the underworld'."

Everyone was startled by the gavel, holding their hearts and discussing, "Isn't the title too long? Why do you feel chilly when you hear this name?"

"Yeah, it's the underworld, and it belongs to Yan Luo. It's a big day like today, isn't it? I'm afraid it's auspicious!"

Dun Wang, Cheng Wang, and Wu Jingchai, who had been hurt by her, immediately knew what book she was going to talk about.They all stared.Wu Jingchai had convinced her. Telling ghost stories in the imperial mausoleum was not enough. He even brought it to the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet to tell it in front of the emperor and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. He simply regarded himself as an outsider.No? But then again, what's the matter with being a little excited?

For the purpose of "escorting the driver", King Dun reminded Li Pinghong, "Father, isn't it getting dark? It's early, isn't there a story about Lanque Kingdom? Listen to it, Father, let's go back to rest earlier." He was drunk , although it was kind, but the tone was like an order, and Li Pinghong immediately frowned.

Wu Jingchai was afraid that the world would not be able to speak indiscriminately: "Uncle Emperor, Princess Lan Que is kind enough to give lectures, if we don't listen, we will easily offend people!"

"Jing Chai is right. Since Lan Que Kingdom is so kind, it is not respectful. It's just listening to the story. Don't be too surprised. Don't hurt the peace between the two countries."

King Dun was ignored by Li Pinghong, and he was very angry.Keep drinking your own wine.

King Cheng was worried that Princess Lanque would frighten the emperor and the queen mother, and at the same time worried that the emperor and queen mother would question Princess Lanque after being frightened. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. See? See? Below, pray that she will never? Say amazing things.

Cen Zhu knew that although Lan Miangao acted recklessly on the surface, she would never go beyond her own limits. It seemed that she was going to make a big show with her style, so he felt a little uneasy.I don't know whether it was because of the title of the book "Little monk psychically travels to the underworld, Jade Yama exorcises ghosts and returns to the world of heaven", or because of something else.