The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

At this moment, Concubine Mei was helping her nails to be dyed by a maid, and she said: "Today, your brother returns to Beijing in the afternoon, and His Majesty's reward will be sent to the palace early in the morning."

Xiao Jingci, King of Liang, was sitting on the sidelines drinking tea. When he heard this, he immediately replied: "My son knows. This time, the emperor not only contributed to the disaster relief, but also found a cure for smallpox. The contribution is indispensable. Father The emperor should give more rewards."

Concubine Mei looked at the dyed nails on her hand, then waved her hand, and all the servants in the palace retreated immediately, leaving the mother and child alone.

After everyone retreated, Concubine Mei asked with some seriousness: "You really think so?"

Xiao Jingci clenched his fists tightly, and said bluntly: "Concubine Mother, Emperor Father has been partial to Brother Emperor since he was a child. You also know it."

Concubine Mei looked at him with some distress, and said softly: "It's the concubine mother who is useless and made my son suffer. If you were born a few years earlier, there would be no such thing as Xiao Jingyu. But it's not the end yet, and everything is still going on." There is a chance. The Miss Zhang family I saw last time, how did you get in touch with?"

Xiao Jingci's eyes flashed, and he said: "The situation is sensitive now, and the Zhang family seems unwilling to make this marriage possible."

Concubine Mei slightly frowned, and said: "Since they don't want to, forget it. When you get to a high position in the future, they won't be able to climb high."

Xiao Jingci immediately echoed: "Mother and concubine are right. But now the main focus of the minister is still on the six-part experience. As long as the minister performs well and makes all the ministers agree, then the father can't go against many things no matter how partial he is." the will of man."

Concubine Mei nodded and said: "My son is so good, he will definitely be supported by many people. However, Concubine Mother still wants to persuade you to give birth to a child as soon as possible. , you have to figure out your eyebrows as soon as possible. I also talked to Yan Ran, and she also expressed her support."

Xiao Jingci's eyes were dark and dark, his face was calm, and he promised: "I should do my best. Besides, the emperor has never had any heirs. Since I have done a good job in disaster relief this time, I might as well send some beauties as a congratulatory gift."

Concubine Mei lightly covered the corners of her mouth and smiled, and said, "You don't have to worry about this, so as not to get caught off guard. Concubine Mother has already told His Majesty that there will be many girls and brothers from the minister's family who have not left the cabinet at the celebration banquet tomorrow." , then there will naturally be a good show to watch."

Xiao Jingci didn't expect that Concubine Mei had already done it first, and he immediately replied: "Mother and concubine are still wise. Xiao Jingyu claims that he only loves his husband deeply. Tomorrow we will see how he ends up."

Concubine Mei suddenly sighed, and said: "Actually, it was not only prepared for him, but also for you. I originally thought that in these days, you should have someone to choose. Then tomorrow's celebration banquet can let His Majesty Marriage for you. But since there is no one, then tomorrow you have to take a closer look."

Xiao Jingci remained silent.

Concubine Mei said emphatically, "Jing Ci, you don't have much time to waste. You must find a suitable side concubine this time. If you establish a side concubine as soon as possible, you will have an extra help as soon as possible. Only then will you be more likely to sit in that position. "

Xiao Jingci nodded in response, "My son knows."

Concubine Mei caressed her forehead and said, "Since you know, go back and prepare."

Xiao Jingci immediately bowed respectfully and withdrew.

It's just that after he got out of the palace gate and got into the carriage, he couldn't help feeling bored when he thought of what happened in the mansion recently.At this moment, he doesn't want to go back home, he wants to meet that person and have a cup of tea with him.

After hesitating for a while, Xiao Jingci finally decided not to go back to the mansion, and ordered the carriage to go to the teahouse.

On the other side, after Tao Anran and Xiao Jingyu left the palace, they immediately returned to the palace.After staying outside for a long time, my own place is the most comfortable.

When the two returned home, Yan Zhen had already received the news and was waiting in the lobby.He watched the two of them enter the mansion, especially when he saw Xiao Jingyu's forehead was full of nobility, and after overcoming the difficulties, he went straight to the sky for a while.I was even more relieved that I didn't choose the wrong person.

When the two sides met, Yan Zhen bowed first and said: "Congratulations to the prince and princess for returning to the mansion safely. After the tribulation, the future life of the prince will be smooth sailing."

Xiao Jingyu also cupped his hands and replied: "Thank you for your kind words, sir. Thanks to your advice before leaving, I have the confidence to persevere."

Yan Zhen quickly waved his hand and said: "The old man's words can be regarded as icing on the cake at best, what the princess has done is a timely help. The prince should thank the princess."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingyu smiled and looked at the princess, and Tao Anran also looked back with a smile.The two have a tacit understanding, and everything is silent.

But Mr. Yan is probably waiting here for a serious business.He doesn't get involved here.

So Tao Anran said, "I'm going back to the yard first."

Xiao Jingyu nodded and replied, "You go back and rest first, I will talk to my husband about something."

Watching the princess leave, Xiao Jingyu asked Yan Zhen to talk in detail in the study.

The two talked for a long time in the study, and Yan Zhen mainly narrated what happened in the capital after Xiao Jingyu left Beijing.Among them, Liang Wang Xiao Jingci performed well in the household department during this period, and was low-key and humble.The court was still calm.

Xiao Jingyu listened carefully and participated in discussions from time to time.Judging from the current situation, Xiao Jingyu has a slight advantage.As long as he keeps it up in the future, that position will be his sooner or later.In the end, the two tacitly stopped talking.

The celebration banquet is held in the evening.After a day's rest, Tao Anran and Xiao Jingyu adjusted their condition and went out in good spirits.

When the carriage of the palace came to the gate of the palace, several carriages had already parked in front of the palace gate.Tao Anran and Xiao Jingyu got out of the car, and the people next to them immediately saluted and greeted them. They seemed to be family members of ministers.Tao Anran didn't know them, so he could only nod and smile in a friendly manner.They did not exchange many pleasantries, and soon entered the palace.

After entering the palace, a special person came to guide the way. I don't know if it was Tao Anran's illusion, but I always felt that many young and beautiful girls came to the celebration banquet.And those people seemed to be looking at him a few more times on purpose.This made Tao Anran wonder if there was something on her face.

When they arrived at the palace where the banquet was held, the early arrivals were already chatting in twos and threes.When they saw Xiao Jingyu coming, they hurried over to say hello.

After all, it's just congratulations to Xiao Jingyu for escaping from danger this time and making another great contribution.More are words that have nothing to do with nutrition.

After listening to a few words, Tao Anran found it boring. He had heard such words a lot recently.Xiao Jingyu also felt the same way, and after casually ending the topic, he took the princess to the prepared seat.

They didn't come early, and people arrived one after another soon, and many of them brought their young children.Tao Anran listened to Xiao Jingyu's introduction of who was present, and made a careful note in her heart.

He didn't have much contact with these courtiers on weekdays, except for a few, he didn't know the rest at all.But this time he went to support Bi County, I am afraid many people know him.So in order to avoid the embarrassment that people know him but he doesn't know them, he tries to remember the names and faces of these people.

It may be because the courtiers saw that the king of Zhenbei and the princess had a happy conversation, so they didn't come to disturb them afterwards.And Tao Anran silently looked at the people who came in, it seemed that Liang Wang came late.Finally, I saw Zhang Yuanshou and Li Yuanshou, as well as Jiang Langzhong.But the location is a little far away, not suitable for chatting, everyone nodded slightly to signal.

Crowds gathered in the hall, and those who were next to each other couldn't help chatting.Soon someone sang, "Your Majesty is here!"

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone stood up and saluted: "See Your Majesty!"

Emperor Jinde's majestic voice came: "Exemption, peace!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After that, everyone got up in a rustle.

When everyone took their seats, Emperor Jinde said, "Today's banquet is a celebration banquet to celebrate that Bi County has not only survived the flood disaster, but also the plague. So this is a toast for this trip to Bi County for relief. The King of Zhenbei, the Princess of Zhenbei, and the traveling imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital and the officials of the Water Department of the Ministry of Industry are supporting. Thanks to you, this disaster can be stopped and the casualties of the people can be reduced. I respect you!"

The ministers in the hall also raised their glasses to toast them.

Xiao Jingyu, Tao Anran and others hurriedly stood up, picked up their wine glasses and drank in one gulp.

Emperor Jinde put down the wine glass, and after Wang Lu filled it, he raised the wine glass again and said: "This second glass of wine is to celebrate the cure of smallpox. Throughout the history of plagues, once someone is infected with smallpox, almost all of them will die. But after the plague in Mixian County, smallpox was finally cured. And it has been verified by the Tai Hospital that almost anyone who is infected can be saved. So I still want to respect you for this glass of wine. Holy shit."

The courtiers who had already received the news also toasted to them, their faces full of emotion.There is a cure for smallpox, and they are all beneficiaries.Xiao Jingyu, Tao Anran and the others stood up again and drank it all in one gulp.

After this time, Emperor Jin De didn't raise his glass again, but said casually: "My dear friends, don't be cautious, drink and enjoy yourself."

Tao Anran relaxed. Fortunately, the wine this time was only very light fruit wine, and he would not be intoxicated after drinking two glasses.But in this palace, it is best to drink less and eat more vegetables to stay sober.

Tao Anran had just picked up some light vegetables with two chopsticks when he heard someone raise his glass and say, "Your Majesty, smallpox has taken the lives of countless people in all dynasties, including princes and nobles. Now it has been solved under your rule. This is an auspicious sign. It shows that you are a wise king, and the Great Jin Dynasty will surely last forever. Therefore, I have the courage to offer this cup of wine to Your Majesty, and long live Your Majesty."

Tao Anran looked at the person who flattered him, it was his father Tao Liyong, Minister of the Household Department.However, Emperor Jin De was obviously very happy to wear thousands of clothes to flatter and not to wear clothes.So everyone toasted to Emperor Jinde again, and said in their mouths: "Long live, long live, long live, Your Majesty."

Emperor Jinde drank the wine, laughed and said, "Aiqing has a heart. I heard that your eldest brother is talented in literature and has a superb piano skill. Why didn't you come to the celebration banquet this time?"

Tao Liyong immediately replied: "Your Majesty, forgive me, my son had a cold and was not feeling well, that's why he couldn't come to meet Tianyan. He really didn't have this blessing."

Emperor Jinde said gently: "Since you are not feeling well, the most important thing is to take care of your body as soon as possible."

He didn't seem to care, just asked casually.

After finishing speaking, he seemed to glance at the young girl brother present inadvertently.

Immediately, someone said: "Your Majesty, my daughter has learned to dance since she was a child. When I meet Tian Yan today, I would like to dance for Your Majesty."

Emperor Jin De smiled and nodded, "It's a beautiful thing. If you dance well, I will reward you a lot."

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