Chapter 41
It’s November 1st, winter has arrived and the weather is cold.
After the Taiji Hall ceremony ended, the emperor and the crown prince left first, and all the officials stood where they were. When the cold wind blew, they all became more alert, only to find that their inner clothes were half wet. They were all shocked and afraid.
They stood where they were, not daring to leave without permission, feeling even more confused.
Is it to celebrate the emperor's birthday today, or to listen to the announcement of the crown prince? It seems to be the latter.
Zhao Erxi conveyed the emperor's oral instructions, and everyone stood up and waited to hear the instructions.
It's cold, and I'm very happy that you, my dear ministers, have come to congratulate me on my birthday. I'm afraid that you all will get cold. Officials below the fourth rank will go to Hanyuan Hall for dinner, officials above the fourth rank will go to Penglai Hall, and the men in their families will go to Xianju Hall.
The female relatives and girls in the family who were accompanied by the imperial decree were all going to the Qingshou Palace.
The officials who were originally feeling chilly suddenly felt warmer after listening to the imperial edict. The emperor was still kind and compassionate to them. Some people were frightened at first because they felt that the emperor brought everyone to the Taiji Palace to read the imperial edict, with the Jinwu Guards guarding beside them. It was very similar to the time when the King of Wuzhou broke into the Taiji Palace and the scene was also stained with blood in front of the Taiji Palace.
At this moment, the wind blew, and the image that just appeared in my mind was blown away.
Your Majesty is a kind-hearted and wise king.
The eunuchs and maids who had been waiting for a long time led the way.
There were few female relatives who could be granted imperial edicts. Only the mothers and wives of officials of the third rank or above could be granted imperial edicts. Not every official had such an honor. They had to have made meritorious contributions, and the emperor did not want to promote them for the time being, so he would give the title to the official's wife and mother first.
The Taiji Palace is extremely large. It was expanded northward many times during the previous dynasty. The later emperors built large-scale projects in an extravagant manner, making the Taiji Palace magnificent and splendid. The front half of the left hall and right palace is majestic and solemn, while the back half is a garden built around the Taiye Lake. Three more halls were built. Although it is called a main hall, it is actually smaller, and is very suitable for having fun, enjoying singing and dancing, and appreciating the beautiful scenery.
Because the back half is separated from the right palace by the water of the Taiye Lake in the garden, the three palaces here: Penglai Palace, Xianju Palace, and Hanliang Palace were used to receive royal relatives in the previous dynasty, including the two emperors before the Dasheng Dynasty.
Most of them are family dinners.
Now, Emperor Ningwu arranged officials above the fourth rank here. When many officials heard this, they were deeply moved. Some even had tears in their eyes and said: Your Majesty treats me like family servants.
This is called patting the dragon's fart.
The minister next to him saw it clearly, and his face was a little annoyed: he clapped his lips too late. Don't worry, don't worry, when the emperor arrives at Penglai Palace, he will clap in front of him!
Officials below the fourth rank went to Hanyuan Hall. Hanyuan Hall was very close. Entering from the left side gate of Taiji Palace, there were Taiji Hall, Xuanzheng Hall, and Hanyuan Hall. The three left halls were arranged in a line. After entering Hanyuan Hall, it had already been decorated and there was a stove. After being frozen all morning, the heat hit my face.
These small officials were really touched.
His Majesty treats them well.
I wonder what the ministers, who were so moved that they ate sweet dates one after another, would think if they knew that it was the Ninth Prince who suggested inviting the ministers to the palace to celebrate the birthday and have a banquet.
Xu Xiaoman was very concerned about celebrating Zhong Yun's birthday. Although he was a eunuch, he had a low status in Taiji Palace before. Apart from the cold palace and the internal affairs office, he had basically never been to other places, let alone such a large palace banquet, as he had no experience.
So he asked Zhao Erxi. Actually, Zhao Erxi didn't know either, but Zhao Erxi knew how to do his homework and had already asked experienced eunuchs and maids. When Xu Xiaoman heard this, his brows frowned.
It's so cold, and we set up tables in the square to eat. Will the food get cold?
The average age of officials in the Sheng Dynasty is over 40, and some are in their 50s or 60s. Don't rush forward.
The words of Jiu Qiansui may be rough, but his point is true.
When the ministers came to celebrate the birthday, as the host family, they should treat them with good food and drink for a day, and not make them too tired. Therefore, Zhao Erxi went to discuss with the Internal Affairs Office to see how to arrange it. Anyway, these matters were up to him - actually, they were up to the Nine Thousand Year Old Man. The emperor didn't care about such a small matter.
Emperor Ningwu would only be secretly delighted: My Prince Edward cares about me so much.
Therefore, Hanyuan Hall was opened to receive officials below the fourth rank, Penglai Hall, which had always only received royal relatives and ministers with great merits, was also opened, and Xianju Hall was opened for the children of ministers.
Just tell me, which minister would not be moved?
In my heart: His Majesty may seem tough and unkind, but he is actually kind-hearted.
Woohoo, I have to work for His Majesty for the rest of my life!
The nanny led the ladies around the Chongming Hall, entered from the Luoxia Gate, walked straight along the palace road and turned to the Qingshou Palace. The ladies first went to the left and right side palaces to wait, and then went into the main palace in batches to pay respects to the two old concubines.
Princess Changping was also in the main palace, sitting below the old concubine.
After meeting and exchanging greetings, those of lower rank would go to the two side palaces to have snacks, tea and chat. When the time came, before having lunch, they would first bow from afar in the direction of the emperor and wish him a long life, and then they could sit down to eat.
That’s the process.
Hanyuan Hall, Penglai Hall, and Xianju Hall are similar, but with two more features: His Majesty will be there in person, and there will be singing and dancing performances. However, His Majesty will only visit Penglai Hall in person—officials of the fourth rank and above are here.
The other two halls just congratulated from a distance.
But today is different. Today, in the fourth year of Ningwu, the emperor has a crown prince.
In the side hall of Xuanzheng Palace, Xu Xiaoman got up early in the morning and was told not to go. Xu Xiaoman: ???
Zhong Yun also had a reason: "Duofu is conferring the title of Crown Prince, and all officials will have to kneel down at that time. It is not appropriate for you to go."
"I also want to see Duoduo become the prince." Xu Xiaoman was unhappy.
Xuanyuefu rushed to hug his father, shaking his head like a rattle, "No, no, no, father, I will be back soon and let you see it clearly. I don't want to be struck by lightning!"
Xu Xiaoman: ...I laughed.
He kissed the kid hard on the forehead.
"Let's be more filial and obedient to our good children, God won't do that."
Zhong Yun: "Xuandongfu, it's time to go."
Xuan Fu pouted, because his father the Emperor really couldn't stand seeing him being so affectionate with his father. But right after he pouted, he became happy and proud again when he saw the python with dragon energy on his chest, "Father, father, is here~" like a little dog.
Xu Xiaoman smiled until his face was broken, and he sent the father and son out. He waited in the side hall of Xuanzheng Hall. Because the stove was lit in the hall, it was warm, and soon the Nine Thousand Years Old Man, who had woken up early, fell asleep on the soft couch.
After the process was over, the father and son went to the side hall.
Xuan Fu saw that his father had fallen asleep. Just as he was hesitating whether to go out and not disturb his father's sleep, he saw his father digging his father up. Xuan Fu looked at him with a righteous look. Zhong Yun said, "He must want to see you first."
Sure enough, when Xu Xiaoman woke up and saw his son coming back, he praised Zhong Yun for calling him well. Zhong Yun patted the back of Xu Xuanfu's head and said, "Let your father take a good look at him."
Xuanyu Fu: You guys showed your tacit understanding again.
"Let me see. Duoduo is now the little prince." Xu Xiaoman looked at him carefully again and again. "He looks very energetic."
Xuanyuefu told his father that he was not nervous just now and was very impressive. Zhongyun sat beside him and nodded from time to time, which was quite supportive. Xuanyuefu finally sighed: "I am worthy of being born to be a prince. I don't feel sleepy or tired at all."
Zhong Yun looked over with amusement.
Xuan Fu is indeed full of energy and seems to really like being a prince.
"This is the imperial decree. The formal ceremony of enthroning the crown prince three months later has not yet been held." Zhong Yun said.
Many blessings who are still energetic even before dawn: ???
"Wasn't it done today?"
Zhong Yun saw that Xuanfu was confused, and smiled and teased him deliberately, "The imperial edict resounded throughout Dasheng, and was passed down to local officials one by one. There is also the imperial crown that will be used when the prince is enthroned. That is the proper attire. When the time comes, he will go to the Taimiao to worship his ancestors."
"The imperial edict just said that the ceremony will be held in three months. Didn't you listen?"
Manyu Fu: ... quietly pressed his father for help, saying: "I stood up there and tried to find Liu Qiang, Yan Jinjin and the others, but I couldn't find them, so I went to see Master Hu, Master Hu's seat was in the front row."
Xu Xiaoman touched the cub, meaning don't be afraid, your father won't beat you.
How could someone beat his son on the first day of being crowned as the crown prince?
"Looking around and talking about something else." Zhong Yun felt that Duofu was still smart, so he drank a sip of hot tea and said, "Today is not over yet. Since Crown Prince Duofu is not tired and has a lot of energy, the little crown prince will go to Hanyuan Hall, Qingshou Palace, and Xianju Hall today."
Manyu Fu was at a loss: "Should I go to the banquet? Father, I can't eat at three banquets, just one will be enough."
Zhong Yun: Being stupid again.
"Duoduo, I asked you to greet the guests. The guests are here to celebrate your father's birthday. As the host, shouldn't we go and see them?" Xu Xiaoman explained while holding the baby in her arms. "When the time comes, you can take Wang Yuanyuan with you. You are still young and can't drink. If others offer you tea and say some compliments, you just need to respond."
"No one will give you any trouble, just go ahead."
Xuanyunfu understood, his eyes flashed with cunning light, and he nodded his head solemnly: "I understand."
Xu Xiaoman laughed so hard, "Oh my, how can this kid be so cute? Is he trying to play a trick on someone?" Zhong Yun didn't even bother to pay attention to Zhong Duofu, half leaning on the couch, a little lazy. Xiaoman didn't sleep in Zichen Palace yesterday. At this time, Zhong Yun looked up and glanced at the little prince, and said to him, "It's almost time, you should go to Qingshou Palace first."
"Okay, okay, I'll go." Manyu Fu rubbed his hands, took two steps with great vigor, then turned back and looked at the two fathers who were almost touching each other on the soft couch, bowed in a similar manner, and said, "Your son is leaving!"
Zhong Yun: …I was about to touch Xiaoman’s hand, but he got so scared.
Xu Xiaoman: ...Hahahahaha.
"Go ahead, go have fun."
Many people ran out happily.
In the side hall, Zhong Yun finally held Xiao Man's hand, and the two looked at each other with smiles in their eyes. Zhong Yun planned to sit with Xiao Man in his arms for a while, to be lazy, since the little prince would greet the guests for his father anyway.
Xuanyuefu was accompanied by Wang Banban. As soon as they left Xuanzheng Hall, Xuanyuefu said to Wang Banban, "Let's go to Qingshou Palace first. There's no need to act so pretentiously."
Wang Yuanyuan: "I understand, Prince."
Many blessings can't be suppressed at the corners of the mouth, hehehehe prince~
"Prince, please go to the Qingshou Palace." Wang Yuanyuan waved her whisk and invited the prince to sit in the sedan chair.
Many blessings:!!!
I don't have to walk anymore. Yay!
The sedan chair in the Prince's Palace was relatively small, with hollowed-out sides and a canopy on top. It was carried by four people, followed by a ceremonial guard. Many people felt quite comfortable sitting on it. It was very novel at first, but after a while, they felt a little tired because the seat was square like a chair and there was no backrest.
Xuan Fu lowered his head and looked for Wang to be with him.
Wang Yuanyuan walked on one side.
"Banban, can I add a lumbar support to the back of the chair?"
"Of course." Wang Yuanyuan immediately waved her hand and asked the eunuch to go to the East Factory to get it.
Manyu Fu: “Don’t worry.”
Qingshou Palace.
Men have their own way of flattering and socializing in the officialdom, and the same is true for women in the harem. However, the current harem is really special, there is no real master, this year there are two concubines in charge, and there is also Princess Changping, so the ladies who come in to pay their respects know who to flatter.
The princess's mansion is going to be bustling again.
In addition to the female relatives of the clan, there were also officials of the first and second ranks sitting in the main palace. Although Madam Gao was only of the second rank, her husband held real power and was valued by the emperor. In the past, in such occasions, she was also the center of attention, and someone would praise her and be polite to her.
Mrs. Gao was a little absent-minded today, with a look of panic on her face. She sat quietly in one place, not saying much, and no one knew what she was thinking. Seeing this, the other ladies became suspicious: It's strange, Mrs. Gao used to love to talk and flatter people, but why is she sitting alone today?
"Are you feeling unwell?" a lady who was my good friend came to ask.
Mrs. Gao had a lot of grievances, but she didn't know how to tell them, and she couldn't say them. She immediately shook her head and waved her hands, meaning that she didn't need to bother with her.
How could she say that she had scolded the prince in the mansion yesterday?
When Mrs. Gao thought of this, her heart almost jumped out of her throat.
Oh my God, what should I do?
No one knew that Madam Gao was feeling uneasy and fearful. They were all chatting with the princess and the dowager about family matters and funny things happening among the younger generation. When they learned that Princess Changping's grandson Li Ang was studying in the main hall and some of the children were also there, they started to talk about this and the place became lively.
It was not until the eunuchs at the gate of Qingshou Palace shouted that the prince had arrived, and the news spread throughout the palace that the maidservant guarding the gate of the main palace also came forward and saluted, saying, "Concubine Yu, Concubine Yi, Princess Changping, the prince has arrived."
The room, which was originally full of lively conversation and jokes, immediately became quiet.
Princess Changping had never seen Xuanfu, but she had heard her grandson say that Xuanfu was kind, interesting, generous, and other good things. Seeing that the room was silent, the two concubines were at a loss, so they stood up and presided over the meeting, saying, "Today is a good day for His Majesty and a great day for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is kind, and everyone should join me in welcoming the Crown Prince."
Now the lady had a backbone. She stood up, straightened her clothes, and waited for the prince.
If it were a prince, there wouldn't be such a big fuss, but the crown prince is a half-king, so he should be treated with the etiquette of a monarch and his subjects, not based on rank or title. If the crown prince is a kind and friendly person, when he meets his elders and it's not a big occasion, he can address them as a family member.
But... this prince has just appeared today, and no one knows who his biological mother is. The Zhong clan who want to establish a relationship with her should not rush today, they have to wait and see, for fear of causing trouble if they don't do it right.
Mrs. Gao stood in the crowd in fear, not daring to move forward. She lowered her head and clenched the handkerchief tightly in her hand.
The Qingshou Palace was quite large. It was Xuanyuefu's first time there. It was about the same size as his father's Emperor Zichen Palace. There was a large palace garden in the middle, with palaces on the left and right. The middle courtyard was paved with stone slabs and planted with trees, with peace jars placed in the four corners.
To prevent water leakage and to put out fire.
There are also some small kitchens, corner rooms, and living quarters for palace maids and eunuchs in the back.
"The prince is here--" Wang Yuanyuan shouted again.
Manyu Fu straightened his body unconsciously.
As soon as he entered the main palace, the room was full of aunts, grandmothers, and other women standing. They half-knelt down to pay their respects to him. Xuanfu hurriedly said, "Please stand up. I am still young, so there is no need for such a grand ceremony."
Everyone thanked him.
"Everyone sit down." Xuanyu Fu sat in one place, and then the others sat down. Xuanyu Fu didn't know what to say, but he knew that Li Ang's grandmother was also there, so he looked around and easily found Li Ang's grandmother. He thought about the relationship and shouted crisply, "Hello, cousin."
Princess Changping was stunned for a moment when she heard this, then she smiled and said kindly, "Hello, Prince."
"Li Ang used to call me by my name, but now I am older than him in vain." Xuanyun Fu was so happy when he thought of this that he forgot to use the word 'gu'.
Princess Changping heard this and said tactfully, "If we talk about seniority, Ang'er should call the crown prince his cousin."
Many blessings: hehe.
Since the prince was talking about relatives, everyone felt much more relaxed and started chatting with him. Madam Gao wanted to praise the prince again, but when she thought about what happened yesterday, she was afraid that the prince would know that she was Gao Bin's mother.
Manyu Fu chatted here for a while, then got up and left, inviting everyone to eat and drink well in the palace as if they were at home.
Then he led his men out of the Qingshou Palace.
Xuanyunfu sat on the sedan chair and found an extra lumbar pillow. What a great thing! He leaned back, looking frivolous and lazy. He turned his head and asked, "Banban, where are we going next?"
Socializing is a piece of cake!
Not afraid at all.
Wang Yuanyuan said, "It's on the way to Hanyuan Hall, and then to Xianju Hall."
"Okay!" Xuanfu is now full of energy, and he doesn't think there is anything outrageous about his "eating and drinking well". These are his sincere wishes.
Hanyuan Hall is for officials below the fourth rank and above the seventh rank.
In the center of the hall are the fourth rank, the fourth rank, and the fifth rank, and on the left and right are the fifth rank, the sixth rank, the sixth rank, and the seventh rank. The seventh rank is too small to fit in. Anyway, the hall is very big, and there are big round tables everywhere, with eight people at each table.
Li Ang's father, Li Tong, sat in the middle position. Naturally, his seat was not too close to the front, towards the door. After all, it was in the middle of the hall. If he was the former chief clerk of Taiping Temple, who was of the seventh rank, he would not even be qualified to come in to celebrate the birthday.
It's already very good.
"The prince has arrived—"
Everyone stood up immediately and waited.
Xuanyun Fu came in and was a little scared this time because there were so many people. Everyone was wearing official uniforms and was very serious. Xuanyun Fu then put on an air of being a great man and asked everyone to stand up. Then the whole hall became silent. No one spoke or greeted each other.
Hmm - Duoduofu looked around but couldn't find him, so he turned around and asked Wang Banban, "Where is Li Ang's father?"
"Does the prince want to see Li Tong?" an official stepped forward and asked.
Li Tong, who was sitting upright in a corner at the door: ...Wipe the sweat.
Xuanyuefu just thought that since he didn't know anyone, he could just continue the previous topic of small talk - bringing up Li Ang. But the atmosphere was different now, Li Tong had already called him out, so Xuanyuefu had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "I'm a good friend of Li Ang's. I haven't met Lord Li yet, so I'll take a look."
No other meaning, woohoo.
Li Tong was also confused, and quickly said, "It is my fortune that the prince values me."
"..." Xuanfu thought, I really want to play with Lord Li's son. It's really boring to chat with adults, but after getting started, it became easier. Xuanfu asked Lord Li to sit down and chatted with other adults.
I am the crown prince, and I am still young. I have said something rude, so please forgive me.
Very straightforward and humble.
The officials hurriedly said that the prince's words were too serious.
Fortunately, it was time for lunch, and the eunuchs served the dishes and hot tea. Xuanfu held up the teacup and said, "Today is my father's birthday. I offer tea and wine to you all. You are all great pillars of Dasheng. Do your best to serve the country and the people."
He didn't know what was wrong with this, but all the ministers in the hall were very excited and stood up. One minister said that he would serve Dasheng if he could not fulfill his mission, and the others followed suit and finally raised their teacups and drank them all.
Xuanyu Fu: He just wanted to praise everyone and give everyone some chicken soup, he had no other intention.
But you have to admit, this chicken soup is very good. Everyone was very motivated and some even had their necks red with excitement.
Xuan Fu left a message saying, "Have a good meal, ministers." He got on the sedan chair and headed for the Xianju Palace. He was looking forward to the journey. The people in the Xianju Palace were all his friends. He would ask Li Ang to call him uncle.
And also, that Gao Bin!
The little prince's eyes lit up as he smiled.
In Hanyuan Hall, the wine and food were all hot imperial meals. Someone held up a glass of wine and started to wish His Majesty a long life. After the blessing, His Majesty could move around on his own. Someone held up a glass of wine and went to find Li Tong, calling him Lord Li. It had been a long time since I heard of Lord Li, but this was the first time I had seen him. I had heard of him for a long time...
Li Tong has been cautious and timid since he was a child, and has never been the center of attention anywhere. Now, thanks to his son's fame, he has become the center of attention. He is a little restrained but also very straightforward, and he returns the flattery.
Xianju Palace.
The clan officials had few children, so they could sit in the hall, and there were singing and dancing performances. Naturally, the nobles sat in the front, and then they were arranged in a row. Liu Qiang couldn't sit still, so he went to the back on the way over and found Li Ang, Zhou Quan, and Yan Huaijin. They were all together, and they couldn't hold back their words. They chatted all the way, and the eunuch who led the way beside them didn't say anything.
They are all distinguished guests of the prince.
"How did Duo Xuanfu become the crown prince?" Liu Qiang whispered, "Did you know about this before?"
Several people shook their heads.
Liu Qiang scratched his head, "Do you think it's because they have the same name and look alike?"
Several people looked at Liu Qiang as if he was a fool. Liu Qiang: ... He grabbed Wang Yuansun and put his arm around his shoulder like a good friend, "You say."
"I say, the imperial decree has been issued, so let's not talk about the prince behind his back."
Liu Qiang: "You are too cautious, Xu——The fat boy is not that kind of person."
"You can't say Wang Yuansun is cautious. In fact, he should be so." Zhou Quan spoke the truth, "Duofu was our friend before, but now he is the crown prince."
Liu Qiang muttered: If I had known earlier I would have called him fat boy a few more times yesterday.
After they arrived at the Xianju Hall, the eunuchs led them to their respective seats, but Liu Qiang couldn't stick to the seat. In fact, Yan Huaijin and the others were also unable to hold it back, so not long after they sat down, everyone's eyes found each other and immediately gathered together to chat. Unexpectedly, Wang Yuansun also went over.
"Have you seen Gao Bin?"
"Who?" Leon asked.
Zhou Quan thought for a moment and said, "What happened to Mr. Gao's eldest son?"
Liu Qiang was very excited, "Yesterday the three of us went to redeem the person. Yes, you don't know yet."
Yan Huaijin, Li Ang, and Zhou Quan all looked over and listened attentively. Liu Qiang lowered his voice and said, "We confronted Gao Bin. No one saw it just now. After the imperial edict was issued, Gao Bin's forehead turned red."
"I saw it." said Wang Yuansun.
Liu Qiang was very happy and continued to say to the other three people: "Let's go. Gao Bin escaped so quickly. He wouldn't leave the palace and go back home, right?"
Li Ang said, "No way."
"I've come in today. If I go out again, I'll be found guilty of disrespect, which is a more serious crime." Zhou Quan said. In order to avoid the accusations from the Censorate, his father kept mentioning them every day, such as disrespect, untidy clothes, and disrespect to the emperor.
Yan Huaijin asked, "Did you have a conflict with Gao Bin yesterday? Is Xuan Duofu okay?"
"It's okay, don't worry." Liu Qiang said.
Wang Yuansun added a few words to the story, "After we arrived, the prince took the initiative to attract Gao Bin to help the troupe solve the Gao family's problems. He said a few words, and Gao Bin was so angry that he threatened to meet him in two days and left first."
"He only brought a few people with him, and they had no weapons in their hands. There were more than ten of us with knives on our waists. If Gao Bin dared to come up, we would beat him up," said Liu Qiang.
Wang Yuansun: "We can't fight. Today is Wanshou Day. Gao Bin is afraid too."
"We are not afraid. We have Prince Xu." Liu Qiang abruptly changed his words.
If Xuan Fu saw this, he would definitely say that Liu Jiaojiao was even more arrogant than him.
The three of them understood, and Li Ang and Zhou Quan were also a little excited. "If I had known, I would have gone with you yesterday." "Yes, yes."
Then several people looked for Gao Bin in unison. Li Ang saw his cousin and younger cousin, who usually looked down on him and had repeatedly challenged Xuan Fu before. Now they looked eager and wanted to come over and talk to him in a flattering manner.
Leon: ...
well.
"I'll go over there first."
Li Ang walked over and was surrounded by his cousins. The two of them said something to each other, "Brother, we are a family after all, please help us.", "We two want to apologize to the prince. It was our fault in the past. Can you help us speak up then?", "Please."
"The prince is very broad-minded and won't bother with you, don't worry." Li Ang said.
"Really?", "Then we are relieved.", "I said before that Prince Duofu is magnanimous and generally doesn't bother with others. It was Zhong Zikai and Tian Wenhe who started the fight first.", "Right, right, right."
Another bunch of flattery.
Li Ang thought, many blessings have not yet arrived, you guys should wait until others arrive before taking pictures.
Then the prince arrived——
Liu Qiang finally found Gao Bin, whose forehead was red, in the corner. Before he could go up to him and say anything, the prince arrived first, so everyone went to welcome him.
Manyu Fu: Hehehe, I’m here!
"Everyone, please stand up and take a seat." Xu Duofu finally found a place that suited his mood and decided to stay here to eat. He said to Wang Banban, "I will sit here and eat with everyone."
Wang Yuanyuan: Yes, please ask the prince to take a seat.
There was a banquet in the palace, but all the main seats were empty.
When Xuanyifu passed by, he winked at a few of his friends. Liu Qiang took a look and was immediately delighted: the fat boy was still the fat boy.
Wait until you are seated.
Many blessings: "Everyone, please take a seat, and continue to play music and dance."
There were also sounds of orchestra and string instruments in the hall, which was very elegant.
After everyone sat down, Duo Xinfu looked around and didn't see Gao Bin, so he asked, "Where is Gao Bin?"
According to the seating arrangement, Gao Bin should have sat in the front, but he ended up coming out trembling from the very end of the corner, and after coming out, he knelt down to greet and beg for mercy.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became wrong.
Li Ang's two cousins also became nervous. Li Ang just said that the Crown Prince was very generous and didn't care about it. Did he really care about it? Gao Bin was so old that he was obviously not their classmate. They didn't know what the feud was, but as soon as he came in and sat down, he went to Gao Bin to settle the score.
What can they do? Trembling with fear.jpg
Li Ang: ...Xu Xuanfu is really kind, really.
Manyu Fu sat on it and said, "Yesterday you said you would come to me in two days to have a good talk with me. Now, in less than two days, I have come to you on my own initiative. What do you think happened?"
Gao Bin knelt in the middle and kowtowed for mercy.
"I have offended Your Highness."
Wang Yuanyuan stood up and scolded: "What official position do you hold that dares you call yourself a 'minister'? Didn't the Gao family teach you the rules?"
Gao Bin quickly changed his words: "I am guilty. I didn't know it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who came yesterday, and I offended His Royal Highness. I know I was wrong, and I beg His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to forgive me this time."
The whole hall was silent. The students who had spoken so much about blessings before were now introspective and filled with fear.
"You didn't know my identity yesterday. I'm not a unreasonable person. It's just that you took advantage of your power to bully others and forced the sale. You even said that if I didn't sell it, I wouldn't be able to leave Shengdu. I don't know when the Gao family will have the final say in Shengdu?" Xuan Fu made it clear. Although he was also taking advantage of his power to bully others now, Gao Bin deserved to be bullied.
This was a serious matter. Gao Bin was not stupid. He kowtowed and apologized.
Xuanyuefu frowned when he saw blood flowing from Gao Bin's forehead. Wang Yuanyuan, who was standing next to him, immediately waved her hand and said in a low voice, "Gao Bin was disrespectful to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Someone, take him away and send him out of the palace."
Xiao Duofu is still soft-hearted and can't bear to see this.
Soon someone dragged Gao Bin away, and a palace servant wiped the blood off the ground.
The atmosphere in the hall was not right again.
Xuan Fu looked at other classmates, and none of them dared to look at him. He was like the god of death, and wherever he swept his gaze, they all lowered their heads and trembled like quails, except for Yan Jinjin, Liu Qiang, Li Ang, Zhou Quan and a few others.
"Let's eat." Xuan Duofu had been busy all morning and had not eaten yet.
The imperial meal will lose its fragrance soon after it gets cold.
But the whole hall was very quiet, without even the sound of cups clinking. Xuan Duofu felt stuffy and bored after eating. When he looked up, Yan Jinjin was looking at him. Xuan Duofu smiled, and Yan Huaijin also smiled.
Xuan Fu went to look at the others. Li Ang and Zhou Quan had a lot to say, but due to the occasion they were probably holding it back, just like him. And Liu Qiang - Liu Qiang was eating like a pig.
Just call him Liu Zhuzhu.
Manyu Fu went to see again——
With a bang, the bowl fell to the ground. Two familiar classmates knelt on the ground one after the other and begged for mercy: "Your Highness, I was ignorant before and said something behind your back. I beg you to forgive me."
Xuanyu Fu felt that the two people looked familiar, so he looked at them for help.
Who is it?
Leon: ...
"Your Highness, those are the student's cousins."
Xuan Mi Fu remembered that people always talked about him behind his back for no reason, and when he looked over, he would be so scared that he would sit up straight or run away. Therefore, he had never seen his face, only his profile, because every time he opened his mouth, the other person would turn around and run away.
It turned out to be them.
"You guys get up. I never blame you. You just said bad things about me behind my back." Xuan Fu said angrily.
The two people on the ground fainted from fear and suffocation.
Okay, two more people have to be carried down.
Wang Yuanyuan waved her hand. This time, she knew what His Highness meant, and said, "Send them to the side hall and ask the imperial physician to take a look. If they are alright, send them back to their families."
Xuanyunfu looked again - wow, wow, wow, all the classmates in the class didn't dare to look at him anymore.
He is the god of death now!
I can't even enjoy my meal anymore.
Just then, Xiao Luzi came in, bowed and greeted, saying, "Your Highness, the Emperor is waiting for you in Penglai Palace."
Xuan Fu immediately put down his chopsticks and said, "Okay, okay, the little students are too delicate. I didn't mean to scare anyone. It's just that my cousin Li Ang is really timid and may have misunderstood me." He was not angry. It would be better for them to go to Penglai Palace.
Go see Master Hu.
Master Hu, I am here~
Before leaving, Prince Duofu showed concern for his classmates and said, "Eat, Li Ang, tell your cousins that I really don't blame them. Tell them to be brave and not to say bad things about others in the future. If you do say bad things about others, say it to their faces."
Li Ang: If you want them to be beaten at home, just say it.
That night, the Duke Zhongyi's Mansion and the Duke Yongcheng's Mansion, the two families, were in no particular order, and the sound of "pa pa" of beating children could be heard in the main courtyard. The two children cried out, "Dad, I was wrong, I won't do it again. How did I know that Duodianfu was the prince?" I said a few words behind his back, and as soon as he turned around, I ran away, "Stop hitting me, ah ah ah".
How dare you say that! How dare you say that!
Send you to school so you don't get into trouble.
The child couldn't bear the beating and cried out: Dad, you looked down on Xuanduofu before and didn't let me play with him, so I'm scolding him.
Uncle Yongcheng: ...He said that, blame him.
In the end, there was no beating, but Earl Yongcheng was worried. His hair was almost gray. He sighed and said finally: Tomorrow, I will personally bring you to the palace to apologize.
Dad will have a day off tomorrow. Xuan Duofu likes holidays the most. If we go to see him tomorrow, I think he will be unhappy.
Yongchengbo: Really?
real.
The child had medicine on his butt and it bruised up. He couldn't sleep and lay on his stomach, sobbing and crying. He didn't dare to cry or speak loudly. He just murmured softly: "How could Duoduofu become a prince? My butt hurts so much."
It's so depressing.
Inside Penglai Palace.
The atmosphere was heated as the wine was thick and the emperor was flattered. Naturally, some people were worried. Master Hu sat in his seat in a daze. After a while, he finally raised his spirits and asked Yan Ning, "Did you know this a long time ago?"
Yan Ning had advised him to be more tolerant of Xuanfu many times before.
Yan Ning smiled and said, "Do you know that His Majesty is celebrating His Majesty's birthday? Of course."
He didn't give a direct answer and changed the subject.
Tutor Hu understood, and realized belatedly that his question was a bit presumptuous. He and Yan Ning were not close in the past, and Yan Ning knew it but had reminded him several times and prevented him from making a big mistake. He should thank Yan Ning, but he was not in the mood to exchange pleasantries now.
Seeing that Master Hu looked ten years older for no reason, Yan Ning felt a little sympathetic, so he raised his glass and said, "Master Hu, the prince is a student of both you and me. His Highness is well-behaved and motivated, but he just needs some clever methods. We can think about it more in the future."
It would have been fine if he hadn't said anything. Once he did, Master Hu was overwhelmed. In the past, Xuanfu had always been like that no matter how he was taught, Master Hu had ignored him and let him do what he wanted. But now it was no longer possible. Xuanfu had become the crown prince, and his influence was on the country. If he was ruined by his teachings -
The prosperity of the country will be in danger in the future. It is his sin, a great sin.
Master Hu began to think about retiring and returning home.
On the other side, Lord Kaohsiung, who was sitting in the front row, wanted to find an opportunity to confess his crime to His Majesty. He was going to go back and give Gao Bin a good beating. Even keeping an actress could cause such trouble. It would be better for him to break his leg and rest in the palace...
"The prince has arrived—"
Master Hu's beard trembled.
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Prince Duoduo: I am really generous!
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