[Red Mansions] Guide to "The Empress of the Wise"

Wang Shuo held a grand banquet in the palace for three consecutive days. All the legitimate daughters of official families above the fifth rank in the capital were invited, and those who had invitation letters could bring two close friends of their own. I have been to the palace once.

Sitting high on the phoenix seat, Wang Shuo watched these little girls chattering and expressing themselves in different ways.Good background, proud and confident, full of publicity in every action; those with outstanding specialties, try to show their abilities; and those with unique thoughts, behave in every way and act as a model, believe in what you don’t fight, you fight, all types and personalities all have.In the debut mode, low-level counterattack mode, and self-defense mode, Wang Shuo watched a good show.

This is a banquet for Tu Xu to choose his playmates. Everyone has known about it for a long time, and Tu Geng also comes here every day for a cutscene, which shows that he attaches great importance to this matter.Tu Xu spent the past few days chatting with ladies from various families in the imperial garden, choosing his future team by himself.

In the end, 12 people were selected, which happened to be the number of the prince's companions, and did not attract the attention of others. Even the Ministry of Rites, who was most familiar with the etiquette rules, did not stand up to speak out.The selected daughter's family, civil servants, military generals, Xungui and Qingliu clan's humble families all covered them. Wang Shuo looked at the list and praised Tu Xu for doing a good job, taking into account all aspects, and also picked out the best talents.These girls are six years old and ten years old, and they are very plastic children.

Wang Shuo issued a decree to let the selected girl enter the palace. As soon as the matter was settled, the news of the death of the old Marquis and Princess Fuhui's son-in-law came out of the Marquis of Cheng'en's mansion.

As a daughter, Wang Shuo naturally had to be filial. Of course, if Wang Shuo didn't respect her, no one else would say anything.Tu Geng ordered the Ministry of Rites to hold the funeral, Wang Shuo gave the funeral ceremony, and Tu Xu also went to visit his grandfather's grave. With the royal family's face, people from all over the capital flocked to Cheng'enhou's mansion, and the funeral was very lively. .

Princess Fuhui also mourned before the funeral, Wang Shuo took the opportunity to speak and transferred Wang Ziteng back from the border.

Wang Shouzhong's death didn't affect anything. Tu Xu's homework continued, and the girls who entered the palace from various mansions followed suit step by step. Princess Fuhui still lived back in her princess mansion after the funeral. The only change was that Da Viet was far away from the capital for several The young prince Teng came back.

Wang Ziteng had been away from the capital for nearly ten years. He took his wife and children and dragged a long convoy to the north gate. Looking at the majestic and tall city wall, even his heart, which had been hardened by the wind and frost in the north, could not help but sigh with emotion. Wan Qian, "Finally back!" Wang Ziteng sighed.

"Mother, is this the capital?" A little boy in the carriage behind stuck out his head to look at the scene of heavy traffic and people coming and going.

"Yes, this is the capital city. Your eldest sister and second sister live in the princess's grandmother's house, and your uncle's family lives in Dongshan Street, and your aunt..." Liu explained gently to her son that this is her Wang Ji, the only son of Wang Ziteng, is only four years old now.

"I know, I know, there are my aunt and sister Xu, who live in the palace." Wang Ji said excitedly, his aunt and cousin are often talked about by his parents, and Wang Ji has become very close to these people in his heart.

"Yeah, Ji'er is so good, I remember it really clearly." Liu patted his youngest son's head and smiled.

Before Wang Ziteng's convoy entered the city gate, there were already two teams waiting beside him. One team was the servants sent by the palace to pick up Wang Ziteng to meet His Majesty in the palace, and the other team was Princess Fuhui and the prince. The people sent by Sheng came to pick up the female relatives and the chariots and horses to the Chengenhou Mansion. Wang Shouzhong went, and Princess Fuhui didn't hesitate to go to the Chengenhou Mansion.

Wang Ziteng rode over to explain to Liu Shi, and followed the servants to the palace.

Tu Geng met Wang Ziteng in the Yangju Hall, accompanied by Wang Shuo. The Yangju Hall is a special place for banquets, and there is no such preferential treatment for those who are not close friends.

Prince Tenglong came on a tiger's footsteps, saw the emperor sitting on the top, and bowed his head all over, "The last general will see your majesty, long live your majesty, long live your majesty, and see your empress, your empress will be a thousand years old and a thousand years old."

"Second brother..." Wang Shuo couldn't help shouting out. She had a good relationship with Wang Ziteng since she was a child. They were soldiers and boarded warships together when they were in Guangdong. In a blink of an eye, they haven't seen each other for nearly ten years.

"Tiger minister, get up and sit down." Tu Geng called out quickly, and said: "When the late emperor saw you, he said that Wang Laohou had a successor, and he bestowed the word Huchen. You really lived up to these two words." He was only an earl for a lifetime, but when Wang Shuo became a queen, he favored his own family and was promoted to a marquis himself.

"It all depends on your majesty's recommendation at the beginning. After the border crossing, the food and grass are abundant, and the soldiers use their lives. It's all because of your majesty's ability and grace." Wang Ziteng hurriedly humbled, and put the credit on Tu Geng. Although he was appointed by the first emperor Yes, but now Geng's subordinates are working.

"Okay, okay, Your Majesty, don't scare my second brother. Seeing him coming here in a hurry, he came to see you without changing his clothes. Let him wash up first, can we talk later?" Wang Shuo interrupted Dao, Wang Ziteng's head is full of dust, even the official road is dusty now.

"The second uncle has just arrived, and you are about to cross the river and tear down the bridge. You are too powerful. I didn't transfer him back. Can you see me?" Tu Geng joked with a smile.

"Whether to let him go or not! One word!" Wang Shuo rolled his eyes and said directly.

"Dare not to obey. Huchen, look, I am destined to be bullied." Tu Geng smiled wryly and expressed his grievances to the prince.

Wang Ziteng wanted to say something more, but Wang Shuo pulled him away and walked out, asking, "How is the second brother? Did you get injured at the border? Every letter from home is to report good news and not bad news. Mother can't worry about it." Yes. How is the second sister-in-law, and how is my little nephew? The two girls have been in the capital for a few years, and the second brother must have forgotten what they look like."

"Gao Min, ask Huchen slowly, how can Hu Chen answer!" Tu Geng shouted behind him.

"What's the matter with you!" Wang Shuo choked back without turning his head, and pulled Wang Ziteng out.

Turning the corner of the main hall, Wang Shuo let go and walked slowly in front, his tone slowed down, talking like a family reunited after a long absence, and sighed: "Second brother, you are finally back."

"Well, I'm back. My sister has worked hard these years." Wang Ziteng understands very well that he is not unique in terms of martial arts and tactics. Now he can stand in such a high position, thanks to the trust of the royal family, and the trust given by the royal family is his sister. mediated from it.

"It's not hard, it's all over." The real dangers and difficulties are over. Looking back now, it's just a feeling or two.

Seeing this, Wang Ziteng felt even more distressed, glanced at the palace servants who were following far away, and whispered: "Second brother will help you."

"I know." Wang Shuo nodded.Suddenly realizing that the conversation between them was too sad and serious, Wang Shuo said with a smile: "Second brother, I haven't seen enough of my daughter, she is called Tu Xu, she looks exactly like me when I was a child, and I will let her go to the family banquet later." See you."

"I don't know the princess's appearance and description." Wang Ziteng replied with a smile. Even though he and Wang Shuo were alone, Wang Ziteng still spoke cautiously and abided by the rules.

"Go and wash first. I have prepared all the clothes. Fortunately, the body shape has not changed much." Wang Shuo smiled and looked Wang Ziteng up and down, and led him to the side hall. When the person brought it, he went back to the main hall of the Yangju Hall to talk with Tu Geng.

The days when Tu Geng was recovering from his illness were quite clear. Taking advantage of this opportunity today, Wang Shuo called the singing and dancing prostitutes from Jiaofang to come and perform. He lived his life as he wished, ignoring that he was still in his father's filial piety period.

"Don't be jealous~" Tu Geng pinched Wang Shuo's nose and asked with a smile, pointing at the singing and dancing prostitutes in the hall.

"When have I ever been jealous!" Wang Shuo would not admit it.

"Really? You haven't shown me a smiling face in months. It's not jealous." Tu Geng poked at her with a smile.

"It's true that which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted, you deliberately make me angry! Let me tell you, I am not alone. My second brother is back, let's see if he doesn't trouble you." Wang Shuo laughed.

"Yo, so tough."

"No, I have had a good relationship with my second brother since I was a child. He said that when I get married, my husband treats me badly. He leads the soldiers and beats me into a pig's head." Wang Shuo joked about the original joke with a smile.

"Then I didn't dig a hole to bury myself. If I knew it, I wouldn't have transferred him back." Tu Geng wrapped his hands around his brother, pretending to be "I'm so scared", which made Wang Shuo laugh out loud.

"I regret it now, it's too late!" Wang Shuo replied with a smile, ignoring this section, pointing to the singing and dancing in the hall, and analyzing with Tu Geng which one dances well and which one has a beautiful figure.

The two couples discussed kabuki for a while, and Tu Xu also came over from school. Only then did Wang Ziteng take care of himself. He shaved off his beard, leaving only a curl on his lips. Wearing a homely black robe, he looked heroic and very approachable.

When the lord came, Wang Shuo stopped the singing and dancing, and prepared a round table for four people to sit together, as a welcome for his second brother.

"How can this be done?" Wang Ziteng was so frightened that he repeatedly refused. A mere courtier is not qualified to have dinner at the same table as the emperor.

"Second Uncle, what's the matter, today is a family banquet, we are relatives in the family, not to mention the great gifts from the court and ministers." Tu Geng also helped to persuade.

"That's right, Second Uncle, take a seat. The Queen Mother is waiting for you very eagerly." Tu Xu was dressed in the ordinary clothes of a princess, but it was also very luxurious.

Wang Ziteng couldn't push it, so he could only sit down with his hands folded.Taking a closer look, the dishes in front of him on the table are all his favorites, and his heart is full of warmth. This is not a polite corporal pretending to be a virtuous corporal, but a real welcome to him back.

When Wang Shuo wanted to adjust the atmosphere, he would never stand in the cold. After a family banquet, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.

"I won't keep the second brother any longer, the eldest brother's family is still waiting to reunite with the second brother." Wang Shuo released him after dinner.

"Yes, Second Uncle, go back first. I will give you a month's leave. When you are finished, you can accept the position of Commander of the Imperial Army. It just so happens that Zheng Ting took up the position a few days ago, and he was recommended by Duke Rong Jia Daishan as his successor." As for the candidate, a small kidnapping case caused such a big disturbance, and the safety of the imperial city was just entrusted to the second uncle. Don’t refuse, you are the only one who makes me feel at ease now. Don’t worry, the second uncle, uncle Brother Duoqing will also deal with it, and I will definitely not embarrass you." Tu Geng also happily recovered from Duoqing, and did not let the two brothers Wang Zisheng and Wang Ziteng keep their filial piety.The position of commander of the forbidden army has always been incompetent unless he is a confidant, and he cannot be qualified unless he is outstanding. When the five kings rebelled, Jia Daishan, the commander of the forbidden army, rescued him and died. Before he died, he recommended the current Zheng Ting. Unfortunately, Zheng Ting's ability was limited. He couldn't solve it, and even caused a murder case at the foot of the imperial city. Tu Geng was annoyed, so he directly fired his position.

"Your Majesty said yes, Second Brother should agree soon." Wang Shuo also saw off the guests with a smile.

Wang Ziteng took a deep look at Wang Shuo. What she said about entrusting her with safety and danger was referring to this position. How did she persuade His Majesty to agree?