Emperor Wende was very fond of twins, a boy and a girl, which made the other princes jealous.
"Big brother is so lucky!"
"Among the brothers, the eldest brother has the fewest children, but he is the most valued by our father. The eldest son is different."
The tone is so sour, I'm afraid he's jealous.
Liu Zhao held his head high and puffed out his chest. "That is indeed the blessing of this Highness. You are naturally incomparable."
The princes suddenly felt nauseous.
Damn it, don’t you know how to be humble?
You are so arrogant that you are not afraid of your tongue being blown away by the wind.
"Big brother is as confident as ever."
"I know you brothers are envious, but it's a pity that you can't envy me as much as I do."
"What are you brothers talking about?" Emperor Wende turned around and stared at his sons.
The Third Prince stepped forward and said, "Your servants are talking about how blessed your eldest brother is. Among your brothers, you have the fewest children, but you are the only one to have twins, a boy and a girl. You are so envious of us."
Emperor Wende laughed heartily. "Why are twins, a boy and a girl, so rare? Because they're so rare. The royal family only has one pair of twins every hundred years or so. Don't be envious. Even if you are, you can't have them."
The princes were very upset, but they still had to agree with Emperor Wende that he was right, which was like stabbing themselves in the heart and was extremely painful.
Emperor Wende looked at Gu Jiu again and asked, "My dear wife, have you recovered?"
"Thank you for your concern, father. Your daughter-in-law is now in good health."
"That's good! The mission at Sihai is very heavy, so you need to pay more attention. I have high hopes for you."
"My daughter-in-law will definitely not disappoint my father's high expectations."
This scene made the princes' eyes turn red with jealousy.
They all looked at their wives, wondering why their elder sister-in-law was not as capable?
Look at how my sister-in-law is treated. She can receive encouragement and advice from my father. What an honor it is.
Even my eldest brother Liu Zhao did not have this honor.
The wives of the princes all had wooden expressions on their faces and refused to respond to their husbands' gazes.
Damn, how many Gu Jius are there in this world?
You still expect them to be like Gu Jiu, without even realizing what kind of person you are.
On this New Year's Eve, all the princes and their wives were filled with anger.
Damn, the eldest and his wife are just unlucky.
When the eldest and his wife were not around, everyone was in good spirits and happy.
Whenever the eldest and his wife show up, they always find a way to make everyone angry.
Liu Yi stood beside Liu Zhao and whispered, "Brother, the brothers are very resentful of you. Why don't you say something?"
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows and smiled, "When have they ever not felt resentful towards me?"
Liu Yi pinched his nose and said, "Brother is right. Outstanding people are always envied. Just like my sister-in-law."
In Liu Yi's eyes, Gu Jiu was shining.
Even if she stands in the corner, she can attract everyone's attention.
Her excellence is known to everyone.
How could my eldest brother marry such an outstanding woman?
Liu Yi was very jealous.
Liu Zhao didn't notice Liu Yi at all. He walked towards Gu Jiu and held the twins in his arms.
He looked so proud, and he looked like he wanted to be beaten.
Even Emperor Wende found him an eyesore.
They're just twins, a boy and a girl. Is it necessary to be so proud of them?
Liu Zhao's face was full of pride and complacency.
None of you can give birth to twins, a boy and a girl, so I can.
I am proud, I am complacent, and I am right.
Emperor Wende was too embarrassed to watch and said sternly, "Boss, put the child down. It's New Year's Day, and you're walking around with a child in your arms. How can you be so rude?"
"That's right, how shameful." Empress Pei agreed repeatedly.
Liu Zhao reluctantly put the child down.
Neither of the two children cared about him and both ran to Gu Jiu.
Liu Zhao was deeply shocked.
Emperor Wende was very pleased. He knew that his grandchildren were very perceptive and would not get close to him even if Liu Zhao asked for a beating.
Liu Zhaoquan should sacrifice himself to please his father.
After Emperor Wende finished laughing, he glanced around the room and found that one person was missing.
"Where are the people from Huyang?"
Everyone was silent.
Empress Pei stepped forward and said, "Huyang hasn't entered the palace yet. He said he'd be late."
"How late do you have to wait? Do you have to wait until dark, or until the first day of the first lunar month?"
Emperor Wende was clearly furious, but this was different from the anger he had shown towards Liu Zhao before.
Empress Pei said awkwardly, "I will arrange for someone to urge her right away."
Emperor Wende was furious. "This is ridiculous! She didn't come to the palace for the New Year's Eve banquet. What does she want to do? Does she want to disown me as her brother?"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
This is too serious.
Emperor Wende's good mood was completely destroyed by Huyang's absence. He simply walked away.
Empress Pei stamped her feet anxiously and ordered Eunuch Wen, "Why don't you send someone to the Princess's residence to urge them to come? The palace banquet is about to begin, and they haven't arrived yet. How shameful!"
According to Empress Pei, it would be best if Huyang did not enter the palace.
However, she also knew that Emperor Wende had only one biological sister, Huyang, and no one cared more about Huyang than he did.
If Hu Yang doesn't show up at the palace banquet today, no one can expect a peaceful year.
Everyone looked at each other.
No one understood why Huyang had not entered the palace yet and why His Majesty was so angry.
It seems that since the death of Empress Dowager Xiao, Emperor Wende and the Huyang siblings have become somewhat estranged from each other.
"Calculating the time, Huyang has indeed not been to the palace for a long time."
"With the Queen Mother away, Hu Yang has nowhere to go in the palace. It's understandable that she's unwilling to enter the palace."
"How could she be late for the palace banquet today? And even made His Majesty angry?"
"Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand the situation. Huyang is not something you and I can discuss. Be careful of your words."
…
Liu Zhao quietly asked Gu Jiu, "What has Hu Yang been busy with recently?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "I haven't seen Aunt Huyang for half a year. She didn't show up during the last cement road fundraising, she only sent a manager."
Liu Zhao pondered, "It seems something went wrong after Chen Lu died."
Gu Jiu nodded.
The couple had long suspected that there must be something behind Chen Lu's death, but they just didn't inquire.
The conflict between Huyang and Emperor Wende most likely originated from the death of Chen Lu.
Liu Zhao asked, "Do you think Hu Yang will show up today?"
Gu Jiu thought for a moment, "The Queen Mother has already sent someone to invite her, so she should show up. I'm afraid that if Hu Yang comes, the atmosphere will only become more tense."
"We'll see."
Hu Yang entered the palace on time and just caught up with the palace banquet.
Empress Pei put aside her prejudice and warmly greeted Hu Yang for the first time. She even pulled Hu Yang in front of Emperor Wende.
Emperor Wende was waiting for Huyang to apologize.
However, Hu Yang just bowed and did not mention anything about being late.
Emperor Wende's anger suddenly grew stronger.
"Huyang, why are you so late? Do you need someone to come and invite you in person?"
Since Huyang avoided the topic, Emperor Wende pointed it out directly.
Everyone who was having a feast put down their glasses and watched the war raging between the emperor and his sister.
Huyang has become thinner and has whiter skin, which makes him look younger.
She took out her handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of her mouth. "I haven't been feeling well lately, often feeling drowsy, but I can't find anything wrong. I originally remembered to go to the palace today, but I accidentally overslept and missed the time."
Using oversleeping as an excuse for being late is so perfunctory and careless.
The servants in the Princess's Mansion are not dead.
Even if Hu Yang really overslept, didn’t the servants know to wake her up?
It can be seen that Huyang was too lazy to even find a decent excuse and just made up a perfunctory excuse.
Emperor Wende's face turned ashen.
A happy palace banquet turned tense because of the war between the emperor's brothers and sisters.
Even the young grandchildren of the emperor did not dare to make any loud noise. They all held their breath and looked at the front of the hall.
Empress Pei was caught in the middle and was in a very difficult situation.
"Huyang, quickly apologize to His Majesty and admit your mistake. Promise to come to the palace on time next time and never be late again."
Hu Yang glanced at Empress Pei with a half-smile, "Sister-in-law, why are you so worried? This is a matter between me and my brother. I advise you to keep your mouth shut and mind your own business."
Hu Yang never showed any mercy when it came to Queen Pei. He changed his previous lazy attitude and made Queen Pei so angry that she fell backwards.
Empress Pei wanted to slap herself in the face.
I told you not to talk too much.
Huyang deserves to be dealt with.
Why bother with Huyang?
Of course, what Queen Pei wanted more was to slap Hu Yang in the face.
You damn woman, you deserve His Majesty's hatred.
"How dare you! Who allowed you to speak to the Queen like that? Do you have any manners at all?" Emperor Wende angrily scolded Hu Yang.
Hu Yang laughed. "Your Majesty, you know I've been a person without rules since I was a child. Now that I'm old, you're asking me to learn the rules. That's really putting me in a difficult position. The palace has so many rules, I can't stand it. Since Your Majesty is not satisfied with me, I will leave the palace now and promise not to be a nuisance in front of you."
After saying that, Hu Yang really wanted to leave.
"Stop, do you want to go?"
Emperor Wende held the wine glass tightly, and several times he wanted to smash it towards Huyang's face, but each time he controlled his temper.
Emperor Wende stood up and glared at Huyang, "Follow me."
There are many things that are difficult to say in front of so many people.
But he needed to have a conversation with Huyang.
Emperor Wende instructed Empress Pei, "The Empress will preside over the palace banquet. You don't have to wait for me. I don't know when I'll be done with my work."
Empress Pei bowed in agreement and secretly glared at Hu Yang.
Troublemaker!
When he was in the palace, Huyang was a troublemaker.
Now that the Queen Mother is gone, Hu Yang still dares to cause trouble. I really don't know where she gets the confidence from.
Do you really think His Majesty will pamper her all his life?
absurd!
Emperor Wende led Huyang away, and Empress Pei presided over the palace banquet, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Although everyone was curious about what happened between Emperor Wende and Huyang, no one brought up the topic.
Everyone's attitude is to avoid talking about it and protect themselves.
…
Emperor Wende brought Huyang to Xingqing Palace.
All the palace servants were driven out, even Chang En was driven out.
Bang!
Emperor Wende kicked over the stool.
His face was filled with anger, and he no longer tried to hide his emotions.
"Huyang, what do you want to say to me?"
Hu Yang also put away his smile, frowned, but said nothing.
"say!"
Emperor Wende slammed his fist on the table.
Hu Yang trembled all over, his lips moved, his eyes were vague, but he still didn't say anything.
Emperor Wende was furious and rubbed his brows. "Are you dissatisfied with me? You hate me, right?"
Hu Yang looked at Emperor Wende, tears falling silently.
Seeing Huyang crying, Emperor Wende's cold heart softened at once.
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