Wei Changtian found an opportunity to chat with Qin Caizhen, but of course he didn't mention Qin Zhengqiu's "great ambition" to become an immortal. He just said that the latter's presence with Xu Suisui actually had many benefits, so Qin Caizhen didn't have to worry too much.
In addition, after Wei Qiaoling's "begging", the big ghost finally stopped pestering Liang Qin all day long, but the beast would still run to the latter's private courtyard whenever he had the opportunity, and would show his behavior every time he saw Wei Changtian
Wary expression.
This situation did not stop until Du Chang came to the house to discuss matters and bumped into the big ghost by chance.
At that time, the big ghost seemed to have seen an "enemy of life and death", barking and chasing Du Chang for a long time.
No one knew the reason, but they thought it was because Du Chang had been staying with the Tengu Army and was too violent.
But in short, the big ghost's attitude towards Wei Changtian changed slightly after that...
that's all.
Play with the dog during the day and discuss the future war.
In the evening, we played cards and made little characters with Liang Qin.
In the gap between Ning Yongnian's death and the absence of the armies of the Four Kingdoms, Wei Changtian finally lived a comfortable life again.
It's just that days like this always pass by quickly.
The sun rises and sets, the clouds roll and relax.
The tide rises and falls, and people come and go.
Just like weekends and holidays that would cause "time distortion" in his previous life, Wei Changtian felt that he had not had time to enjoy such beautiful days, and eight days had passed before he knew it.
Sweep the hut away from the hustle and bustle, and pay homage to your family ancestors with a stick of incense.
All things welcome the spring and send off the remaining wax, and the year ends tonight.
New Year's Eve, the first year of Taichu.
...
...
Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, Wei Changtian took a car to Weiyang Palace to find Ning Yuke.
This is his second New Year after time travel.
Last year on this day, the system was updated and thirteen Sons of Heaven appeared.
Now, three of the thirteen people have died.
According to this speed, Wei Changtian should be able to kill all the sons of Heaven in a few years at most, or win over them and become his own.
I don’t know if the system will be updated again at that time, and if so, what it will look like.
Of course, these issues are too far away and are not what Wei Changtian needs to consider right now.
The only thing he has to do now is to "defeat the enemy."
If he can't stop the invading armies from the four countries, then everything he has done in the past two years after traveling will be meaningless.
Therefore, Wei Changtian would never want to see Daning, Shu, or even Xinfeng fall under the iron heel of the Four Kingdoms...
"Master Wei."
"Long blessing."
"I've met the young master."
"..."
The carriage stopped outside Ning Yuke's palace, and all the maids and eunuchs they met along the way stopped to salute respectfully.
Wei Changtian would politely nod to each other every time, and there was no airs in his words or actions.
Just like this, when they arrived at the main entrance of the palace, the two young eunuchs didn't even ask Ning Yuke for instructions in the palace, and immediately pushed the door open.
Wei Changtian walked into the palace without stopping, turned around a few screens with ease, and then saw the empress of Shu.
The dragon robe reaches the floor, with a dragon embroidered on the back and both sleeves, a square collar, and a long crown hanging from the sky.
Obviously, Ning Yuke must have just gone to court and had not had time to change out of her "formal clothes".
"..."
"How is it? Are you still used to wearing this dragon robe?"
Walking opposite the dignified and elegant Ning Yuke, Wei Changtian asked with a smile: "How does it feel different from the previous royal robe?"
"Master is joking, they are just clothes. If you really want to tell the difference..."
Ning Yuke pursed her lips and made a rare joke: "Maybe this dragon robe is heavier than the king's robe?"
"Hahaha, the heavier the clothes, the greater the responsibility."
Wei Changtian smiled and sat down at the table, while Ning Yuke immediately took a step closer and poured him tea.
The majestic Empress of Shu poured herself tea. This happened so many times that Wei Changtian didn't think it was a big deal.
Watching the clear tea slowly filling the teacup and returning the teapot to its place, he continued to ask:
"I heard there is great progress at the Tiangong Bureau?"
"yes."
Ning Yuke slowly sat down opposite Wei Changtian: "A letter came back yesterday, saying that a new gunpowder has been prepared, which is several times more powerful than the original gunpowder."
"Is it?"
With joy in his heart, Wei Changtian wished he could immediately run to the old forest in the mountains where the Tiangong Bureau was located to take a look at the new gunpowder for himself.
But when he thought about the big things he had to do tonight, he regretted and shook his head.
"Forget it today."
"You can come with me to see it after the New Year."
"Yes, I have remembered this."
"Well... Also, since the craftsmen of the Tiangong Bureau are celebrating the New Year in the mountains, they must be well served with good food and drink, and each person will be given an extra month's salary."
"I will send someone to take care of it later."
"OK."
Nodding, Wei Changtian put aside the Tiangong Bureau matters for the time being, and then talked about tonight's major events.
Today is New Year's Eve. Now that he has proclaimed himself emperor, Ning Yuke will naturally hold a banquet for hundreds of officials in the palace to highlight the prosperity of the country.
At first, Wei Changtian felt that this state banquet should not be extravagant. After all, now that we are facing a powerful enemy, it would be inappropriate to make it too extravagant.
However, You Wenzong advocated not only grand affairs, but also extravagance. If possible, it would be best to create a "fairyland on earth".
"Sir, the more powerful the enemy is, the more extravagant this banquet will be..."
"Only in this way can the people have confidence, only the officials have confidence, and only Shu can have confidence..."
The above are the original words of You Wenzong.
Although Wei Changtian could not fully understand his thoughts after hearing this, considering that the latter knew how to govern the country better after all, he followed what he said and prepared to hold a grand and extremely luxurious state banquet.
Not only had preparations for this banquet started half a month ago, but many influential figures who were not officials but were also specially invited to attend.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Among them is the poet Su Wu.
Speaking of Su Wu, since Wei Changtian composed nine poems at the Chunlong Poetry Society, he went into seclusion in his hometown of Huaizhou and did not come out again until recently.
And he did not refuse the invitation of this "Bliss State Banquet". He arrived in Shuzhou City a few days ago and now lives in the city.
"..."
"Tonight's state banquet is no small matter. You can't help but say a few words during the banquet."
Looking at Ning Yuke, Wei Changtian asked: "Have you already thought about what you want to say?"
"Well, this slave has already thought about it."
Ning Yuke nodded slightly: "Master, do you want to listen first?"
"I don't want to listen anymore. You gave a very good speech before the Battle of Shuzhou."
Wei Changtian smiled: "It'll be fine as long as it stays like that tonight."
"Yes, this slave knows..."
Lowering his head slightly, Ning Yuke seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Wei Changtian glanced at her and asked:
"What's wrong? Just say whatever you want."
"..."
"Owner......"
After being silent for a long time, Ning Yuke slowly stood up, and then slowly knelt down in front of Wei Changtian under the surprised look in his eyes.
Ever since she realized that Wei Changtian didn't like her and would always kneel down, Ning Yuke hadn't done this for a long time.
Therefore, this kneeling must have a meaning beyond the "master-servant relationship".
"What are you doing?"
Wei Changtian frowned and didn't react for a while.
But Ning Yuke was very stubborn and still didn't get up. She just silently took out a small silk bag from her sleeve, untied it and took out a small round piece of paper money.
With red eyes, she held the paper money up to Wei Changtian's eyes, her hands trembling slightly.
At this time, Wei Changtian finally understood the reason for Ning Yuke's kneeling.
This is the paper money floating all over Shuzhou City on the day Ning Qingyu was buried.
If Ning Yuke hadn't taken the initiative to "bring it up", Wei Changtian would have almost forgotten about it.
After all, among all his motives for killing Ning Yongnian, strictly speaking, there was not one of "revenge for Ning Yuke".
but......
Silently he took the paper money in his hand and watched the golden crown go down little by little until it was completely attached to the ground.
Ning Yuke didn't say a word, but just kneeled down to represent all her emotions at the moment.
Wei Changtian looked at her silently, his eyes a little complicated.
There is relief, compassion, and guilt.
"Huh~"
The fire flashed, and the thin paper money turned into a ball of bright flames flying in the air.
The black ash remaining after burning is very light and disappears without a trace when a gust of wind blows.
And all the grudges between Ning Yuke and Ning Yongnian were scattered in the wind...
In fact, Ning Yuke and You Jia are quite similar.
It's just that one of them lives for "hate" and the other lives for "love".
When Ning Yongnian died, the former's "hate" naturally ceased to exist, and Ning Yuke could finally no longer live for hatred.
But for Youjia...
Not to mention that she is most likely dead now.
Even if she is not dead, as long as this "love" is still there, she can only live in pain.
Because neither Ning Yongnian nor Wei Changtian really loved her.
"..."
Looking at the peach trees outside the window, Wei Changtian didn't know why he suddenly thought of You Jia.
After the New Year, the peach blossoms will bloom soon.
I don’t know if I can see the woman who likes peach blossoms when they bloom again.
Maybe, maybe never.
well......
Peach plums and spring breeze, a glass of wine, and a rainy night in the rivers and lakes for ten years.