This year's Lantern Festival banquet was very different from previous years. The only thing worthy of joy was Yu Shuo's defeat of Ruishang.
Tonight, the imperial garden was newly decorated and the light was as bright as day. The palace maids walked back and forth, waiting for the ministers and masters to drink tea and drinks. Although the weather was very cold, it did not cool down the enthusiasm of everyone talking together.
The dazzling fireworks are fleeting, leaving beautiful footprints in the dark night sky. The sparks of the stars are amazing. It seems that only fleeting beauty will be remembered by people forever.
The most talked about at this time was the glory of the Yao family and the position of the emperor. Yao Huan had arrived late just now, and His Majesty just said casually that he would not be an exception next time and forgave him for the crime of disrespect. In this way, the Yao family was in Yushuo.
The status of the Yao family is naturally higher than that of the Liang family. If Concubine Hua becomes the emperor again, then the Yao family will become the largest family in Yushuo. Such honor and favor make people jealous and envious. Looking at the luxurious clothes
Concubine Hua, who was wearing a beautiful dress, sat tenderly and considerately on the side of the emperor. Her pretty face looked even more charming than Concubine Mei.
Liang Guojiu's smile was a bit forced. Seeing more and more people complimenting the Yao family, his face became a little uneasy. He glanced sideways at his daughter who was leaning towards the emperor's side. Although she was very beautiful, she still let Concubine Hua compare with her.
After going down, I tilted my neck and drank the liquid unwillingly, but the taste was bitter.
Yushuo defeated the Swiss businessmen. Yushuo was the weakest among the four countries, at least in terms of situation, but who knew he could defeat the Swiss businessmen? As a neighboring country, Dianye naturally changed his view of Yushuo.
, the emperor’s brother came to Yushuo’s annual Lantern Festival party in the name of congratulations, but just wanted to find out Yushuo’s background.
When I first met Emperor Yushuo, the man who was about the same age as me actually had a majestic temperament that was terrifying and impressive. His voluptuous and handsome face always revealed danger, and his pair of pale eyes sometimes narrowed and sometimes loosened, exuding evil and arrogance.
The sharpness of his lips, the corners of his lips half-twitched, will instantly make people feel the deep and gloomy oppression. Such a person rules Yushuo, and the world has to re-examine Yushuo's existence.
Ye Qingfeng glanced sideways at the charming and carefree man on the throne. He held a jade cup of wine in his hand and smiled lightly. His faint eyes swept over the lively but not daring noisy scene below. His narrow blue eyes were deep and deep.
It is like a thousand-year-old deep pool, fascinating but dangerous, and the rest of the expression is like watching a good show.
The two flower-like concubines leaned to one side, but could not get a sideways glance from him. No wonder they regarded Feng Ning's existence as an illusion. Such a cold-hearted person was simply ruthless. How could he win Feng Ning's favor with such dignity? Think about it.
How could a woman as smart and high-quality as Feng Ning tolerate the people she belongs to ignore her existence? Is it because of the emperor's unparalleled beauty? She sighed slightly, never feeling that she had failed like this before.
Inadvertently, I saw Prime Minister Nalan Qinghong standing in front of a cluster of danxia, surrounded by sunset-like petals, which made him look a little lonely. He was a courtier and his daughter was a concubine. Although Liang Guojiu did not have a wife.
Many people complimented him, but no one was idle at all. Seeing that Nalan Qinghong, who could be regarded as an old minister, was treated like this, he felt sympathy, and the portable cup came to his side, "Master Prime Minister."
When Nalan Qinghong heard the sound, he turned his head and saw that it was Ye Qingfeng and Dianye, the gentle and polite second prince. He smiled and said: "Your Highness, you are polite."
"Sir, you don't have to be polite. Qingfeng is in Yushuo now. If there is anything inappropriate in the performance, I hope the prime minister will point it out."
Nalan Qinghong's impression of Ye Qingfeng was extremely good. This was his ideal son-in-law. He thought that Feng'er had been favored a few days ago and would not let her feel lonely in the palace. Unexpectedly, the emperor was so affectionate
, just a few days
, he left Feng'er aside again. The Ye Qingfeng in front of him was very fond of him, but it was a pity that he had met her by fate, but not his son-in-law. He sighed sadly and raised his glass, "Your Majesty's behavior can be a model for future generations.
I’d like to give you a drink, veteran.”
Hearing this, Ye Qingfeng was a little flattered and touched Nalan Qinghong's cup, "I should respect you, please."
After drinking the wine in one gulp, only she understood the taste. The palace maid poured more wine. Ye Qingfeng really wanted to know something about Feng Ning, but she couldn't ask directly, so she had to say casually: "
Why haven't I seen Concubine Ning come here? Because of my relationship, she was punished by His Majesty two days ago. Qingfeng is really sorry and wants to apologize to her face to face."
Nalan Qinghong had already heard about the imperial garden's involvement in politics again and his absence from the night of the New Year's Eve. His daughter held the ceremony too casually and spoke too leisurely. He knew that she would one day cause trouble when she was by the emperor's side.
I just didn't expect to make the two noble concubines unhappy.
, made Di Wei angry again, and really made him worry so much that he could not sleep or eat well. Worry raised his brows, and his frown was full of fear and anxiety. The emperor promised that Concubine Hua would deal with Feng Ning before the Lantern Festival. The news has been made public.
The secret, tonight is the deadline, that Yan
How will the changed emperor punish her daughter? "This matter has nothing to do with Your Highness. I know my daughter Mo Ruofu. I originally issued an imperial edict to order her to enter the palace to serve the king. I originally intended to refuse, but refusing is bullying.
Jun, Feng'er said that she is not afraid of bullying Jun, but she just doesn't want to be an old man like me.
My bones are suffering, but I also know that with Feng'er's temperament, she can only be quiet in the harem. If anyone disturbs her tranquility, no matter who it is, she will not take it seriously. Since ancient times, accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. I
I don’t want her to be favored, I just want her to be safe and sound.”
Ye Qingfeng lowered her eyes and sighed softly. She didn't expect the Prime Minister to say such words. If so, why did she persist in returning to the palace? "Prime Minister, don't worry, good people have their own destiny, and Concubine Ning will definitely do it."
It’s safe and sound.”
Nalan Qinghong recalled those rumors again and frowned, as if he had added a few wrinkles. He was about to say something, but someone interrupted him, "Your Highness, oh, it turns out that the Prime Minister is here too.
"
Now that the Yao family is so famous, even a descendant dares to disrespect him. After hearing these sarcastic words, Nalan Qinghong felt helpless, but he had no choice but to smile reluctantly and said, "General Yao."
"What's going on, Prime Minister? On such a good night, what makes you unhappy?"
Yao Huan was young, and now he has made military exploits, so his tone of voice became a little angry. Ye Qingfeng said with some displeasure: "General Yao, the prime minister is an important minister of the dynasty, and his frown is because he is worried about state affairs. You
Don’t you think it’s over the line to ask in such a tone?”
When Yao Huan heard this, he couldn't help but be a little confused. What was his tone when he spoke to Nalan Qinghong? Did he feel displeased and angry with that disciple? Anyway, he had to leave in two days, and he couldn't offend a prince from a neighboring country.
Lan Qinghong often challenged his father in the court, so
How could he let go of a good opportunity to squeeze money? He said: "What His Highness the Second Highness said is absolutely true. It was just because there were rumors in the palace that His Majesty was going to punish Concubine Ning before the Lantern Festival. This general thought that the Prime Minister was worried about this. It turned out to be
General, I may have misunderstood, and I am truly sorry."
"You——." Nalan Qinghong's heart froze, and his already hanging heart became more tense because of Yao Huan's words. He glared at Yao Huan. In front of His Majesty and all the civil and military officials, he tried his best to hold back.
Full of anger.
Ye Qingfeng gently supported Nalan Qinghong, and looked at Yao Huan with a slightly unkind look. Hearing Yao Huan continue to say: "Prime Minister, there is no need to worry. If your Majesty really intends to deal with Concubine Ning, this general will
You can ask the noble concubine Hua Guifei to put in a few kind words for her and intercede with His Majesty on her behalf."
Nalan Qinghong raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the aloof, noble and cold-hearted emperor for a moment. His posture was as careless and casual as usual, and his blue eyes were still as deep as ghosts, which made people feel unfathomable fear, and then he closed his eyes.
He sneered and said: "The general has only been standing in the court for a few days. No wonder he doesn't know something. If your Majesty wants to punish someone, it will be someone else's turn to put in good words."
As expected of his father who said he was an old fox, his reactions were as cunning and quick as a fox's. However, he was not afraid of his status at this time and said shamelessly: "Did you make a mistake, Prime Minister? This Concubine Ning is your treasure."
My only daughter, you are so sure of His Majesty’s temperament, do you really hope that she will have some shortcomings? You must know that being absent from the night of the New Year’s Eve, and being involved in political affairs in the harem are all serious crimes related to life.”
"You——." Upon hearing this, Nalan Qinghong was so angry at Yao Huan's exaggerated words that he could not speak. He could only salute with angry eyes, but the anger in his heart was difficult to calm down and dissipate.
Yao Huan smiled proudly, very satisfied with the angry expression of the Prime Minister at this moment. At this moment, the maid from the first palace approached Nalan Qinghong with a snack and said politely: "Prime Minister, please use it."
Nalan Qinghong squinted his eyes when he heard the sound. It turned out to be bamboo plums. He saw that the snacks on the brocade plate were sweet cakes. Because of Feng'er's incident, Yao Huan was so angry that he lost consciousness and ignored the origin of the sweet cakes.
I remember that this was Feng'er's favorite food outside the palace. Thinking of Feng'er, I felt heartbroken and anxious. I took a piece of it in my hand and took a bite to feel relieved.
There were only two snacks on the plate, one for Nalan Qinghong. He took another piece for Ye Qingfeng, so the plate was empty. Ye Qingfeng took a bite and said with satisfaction that it was delicious and that it was
Nalan Qinghong personally gave it to Ye Qingfeng. He was still in front of him. He looked a little embarrassed. Yao Huan looked at Zhumei displeased and said, "Go and get a share for me, general." She ignored the slight anger.
I've smelled this sweet and sour scent there.
Zhumei quickly added: "No more."
When Yao Huan heard this, which palace maid dared to speak like this actually told him, a great general, that if she didn't, she wouldn't have it. Nalan Qinghong was so angry at his neglect that he suddenly burst out with his hands raised and lowered, "
Snap——
." A sharp slap fell hard on Zhumei's face. Because of this slap, the lively scene immediately became quiet. Yao Huan was heard saying angrily: "You cheap maid, who gave it to you?
Do you have the guts to talk to me like this?"
"Humph——." A cold groan floated in the air, and then what hit my ears was an ethereal, clear and flawless voice. A woman said unhurriedly: "General Yao has such great official power."