The day passed by in a flash, and soon it was almost dark. Yunxi put down the Wenqi in his arms, stood up and stretched his body, preparing to attend the clan banquet.
Xiyao, who had been holding Wenyuan in her palace all afternoon, also appeared. She handed Wenyuan to the female officer to hold, and said to Yunxi tiredly: "Husband, it's time to leave." She asked Xiyi again.
How's it going.
Yunxi asked curiously: "What exactly did you teach Wenyuan? Did you teach it?"
After hearing this, Xiyao couldn't help but reveal joy on Yunxi's face. Although it was just fleeting, it was captured by Yunxi. Xiyao then said: "Yuan'er is very smart. I taught him several words and he remembered them all.
Living."
"I taught him many words such as uncle, grandpa, aunt, grandma, etc., and Yuan'er remembered them all. Moreover, I was itching to teach him... Yuan'er actually said these words."
Yunxi was also a little surprised: "Can Wen Yuan even say this?"
Xiyao continued: "But if I ask him to talk about it later, he will be confused, and I may not be able to tell it completely by then."
Yunxi said: "It doesn't matter if you can't say this sentence at the time, as long as you can say these few words. Just don't say it wrong."
Xiyao suddenly remembered that there were too many people present, and Wen Yuan didn't know many of them. He estimated that these names might be wrong, and became worried again.
Yunxi comforted him and said: "Husband, let Wang Xi stay by Wenyuan's side today so that he will not call the wrong person."
Xiyao's mood eased a little, and she and Yunxi took Wenyuan to the banquet place. Wenqi stayed in Kunning Palace when he was still young.
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At this time, the Jiaotai Hall where the clan banquet is being held tonight is already very lively. As the current majesty, Yunxi certainly enjoys the power to appear last, but other people do not dare to arrive at the Jiaotai Hall at least a quarter of an hour before the stipulated time.
That's all. In addition, to prevent accidents on the way, most people arrived at Jiaotai Hall about two quarters of an hour earlier than the stipulated time.
Now that we have arrived, we can't just sit around and chat with each other. Although most of the feudal lords who are still in the capital are still studying in the school, we often see them, but their temperaments are different, and the schoolwork burden is not light, so they usually
There isn't much time for small talk. It's just a good time to chat more now.
Moreover, there are still people who are not studying in the school. King An Zhu Ying is no longer studying in the school, and there are also the princes Zhou Wang Zhu Zhu, Dai Wang Zhu Gui, Gu Wang Zhu Su, Jin Wang Zhu Jixi, Jingjiang Wang Zhu Zanyi and others who came to pay tribute.
Now many people are gathered around them talking.
Everyone was chatting lively when suddenly someone opened the door and walked in. Ji Ye, who was chatting with his eldest brother Ji Xi, looked back and saw Zhu Gaoxu supporting Zhu Di, followed by Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui and others who came in.
Ji Ye turned around and was about to meet him, but he couldn't move after taking just one step. Ji Ye looked back at Ji Xi in confusion and said, "Brother, what are you doing?"
Ji Xi loosened his grip on Ji Ye's clothes and said to him, "Look at other people's reactions."
Ji Ye quickly glanced at it and found that whether it was Shang Lie, who was usually close to Zhu Gaoxu, Youju et al., or someone who had a normal relationship with Zhu Gaoxu, they all just glanced at it and continued chatting without talking to each other at all.
Meaning. Ji Ye also noticed that there were only a few people around Zhu Xianyao, the king of Qi, and only his own brothers were there. Ji Ye, who used to stick to him like glue, was standing five or six steps away from Zhu Xianyao, but there was no trace under his feet.
He didn't move, as if he hadn't seen Zhu Xianyao.
Ji Xi's voice sounded at the right time: "Although this Luxie Rebellion has nothing to do with Xian Yao and Gao Xu, and Gao Xu has made great achievements, it is hard to say whether there is a grudge in His Majesty's heart."
"With Fourth Uncle, we all know the truth. Even I wonder if this is a double act performed by Fourth Uncle to save one of his sons. Can Your Majesty not doubt it?"
"At Uncle Qi's place, although it turned out that Uncle Qi was kidnapped for rebellion, so many concubines, including two daughters and a son, died in the rebellion. The concubines were also humiliated, although Uncle Qi himself was also a victim.
, but your Majesty, can you be angry with Uncle Qi for losing the royal face? Now that Uncle Qi is no longer in the capital and has become a monk in Qingzhou, Your Majesty cannot express his anger, will you hold grudge against Xian Yao?"
Ji Ye was a little silent after hearing Ji Xi's words. Ji Xi's words were reasonable, but, "Does this ignore the brotherhood?" Ji Ye said.
Ji Xi added: "If it were just to say hello and chat a few words, Your Majesty would not think too much about it. Didn't we also say hello to Xian Yao just now when he came here?"
"But His Majesty is coming over soon, and the banquet is about to begin. If we come up to talk to each other now, if Gao Xu or Xian Yao casually invites you to talk next to him, will you stay or not? If you do, it may make His Majesty uncomfortable.
"If you don't stay, you will offend them. Although His Majesty may have a grudge, they are still princes after all, and it is not easy to offend."
"So everyone is silent now."
Ji Ye was silent again. But after a while, Ji Ye raised his head and said, "No matter what, I have a good relationship with Gao Xu, so I have to say hello."
Seeing him like this, Ji Xi could only say: "Then you go ahead. I won't go there. Let's leave some room for change in the Jin Dynasty."
Ji Ye adjusted his clothes and walked towards them.
Gao Xu was originally talking to Zhu Di. Gao Xu was also a smart man. He noticed their situation after walking in and finding a place to sit down. However, although he understood in his heart, he was still a little aggrieved.
Zhu Di noticed Gao Xu's mood and said softly: "Why bother remembering these things? As long as His Majesty doesn't doubt you, it's okay."
Gao Xu also said softly: "Father, I know this truth. But I still feel uncomfortable in my heart."
Zhu Di was about to continue speaking when he heard a voice coming from beside him saying: "My nephew has met his fourth uncle, eldest brother Gao Chi, and younger brothers Gao Xu and younger brother Gao Sui."
Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly turned back to look at the speaker. When he saw it was Ji Ye, he said with some emotion: "I didn't expect you, second brother, to still talk to me."
Ji Ye said: "No matter what, I, Zhu Jiye, will never be cold-hearted to my brothers."
While the two were talking, they suddenly heard someone say: "I've seen the emperor brother."
They hurriedly looked back and saw Yunxi walking in.
Everyone present saluted one after another. The older generation addressed them as 'Your Majesty', while the younger generation addressed them as 'Brother Emperor', including Ji Xi and Gao Chi who were older than Yunxi. Only Yunwen followed his uncles and addressed them as 'Brother Huang'.
His Majesty.'
Yunxi responded with a smile. At this time, there was still a stick of incense left before the official start of the banquet. After Yunxi responded, he walked directly towards Zhu Di.
The people present were a little surprised, and someone immediately reacted: Zhu Di is the oldest person in the Ming Dynasty royal family, and his previous intention to rebel was not made public. Of course, Yunxi had to greet him first. And since he had greeted Zhu Di, he
The three Gao Chi brothers beside him naturally had to speak.
However, these people all guessed Yunxi's thoughts wrongly. It was true that Yunxi had some grudges against Zhu Xianyao, and Jixi's analysis was also correct, but Yunxi was not suspicious of Gao Xu. At the time, Yunxi already knew the whole story clearly.
Of course I don’t think this is a double act performed by Zhu Di.
When Yunxi was talking to Zhu Di, he looked at Zhu Di's face with some emotion. It had only been more than two months since the rebellion, but Zhu Di seemed to be more than ten years older, and the energy on his face was completely gone.
, just like a dying old man. But Zhu Di is only forty years old this year! If this continues, Zhu Di may not live for more than twenty years.
After Yunxi took the throne for more than a year, he has been able to understand how empty and lonely these people who have lost their power feel, which no amount of other things can make up for.
However, 'Fourth uncle, you will not be so empty and lonely soon.' Yunxi thought. But his words did not come out.
Yunxi and Zhu Di said a few words and were about to go to their seats. But just when he was about to turn around, Yunxi noticed something, narrowed his eyes and said: "Fourth uncle, these two personal servants
What are your eunuchs called?"
Zhu Di was very surprised that he asked his eunuch what his name was, but he didn't think much about it and said: "The one on the left is called Wang Jinghong, and the one on the right is called Ma He."
Yunxi narrowed his eyes again: Sure enough, it was Ma He whose ancestors had gone to Mecca for pilgrimage. According to the original history, he made six voyages to the West and also went to Mecca for pilgrimage! Or his better known name: Zheng He.
Yunxi smiled and said: "This Ma He must be Hui Hui. I just saw an ornament on him that looks like Hui Hui's ornament."
Zhu Di said: "That's true. However, apart from reciting and reading scriptures, Ma Heping's living habits are no different from those of Han people, just like Han people who believe in Taoism or Buddhism."
"Ma He is very respectful and good at martial arts. I can use it easily. So I always keep him by my side."
Zhu Di didn't quite understand what Yun Xi was doing by mentioning this, but he didn't ask. He just talked about Ma He's situation.
Yunxi didn't say anything else, he just glanced at Wang Jinghong on the other side and said goodbye to them.
Yunxi specially said a few words to Zhu Xianyao and others, and walked to his seat.
To the left of Yunxi's seat was the crown prince's seat. At this time, many people were surrounding Wenyuan who was sitting here, smiling and saying something.
Yunxi came over, and Yunwen turned around and said with a smile: "Brother, Wenyuan can speak now, and he just called me uncle. This is really a blessing for the Ming Dynasty."
Although Yunxi didn't think that the prince's ability to speak was a blessing to the Ming Dynasty, he would never refuse other people's kindness and accepted it with a smile.
Then Huang Lu reminded Yunxi softly: "Your Majesty, it's time."
Yunxi said to these brothers: "It's almost time now. Let's all find a place to sit down." He also sat down in his seat and announced the start of the dinner.