Chapter 103 General Ye's Welcome Banquet
After Quan Minghe unified the world, the four seas were initially settled, but the Huns in the north were like dormant beasts, and their power gradually grew stronger quietly.
At that time, Quan Minghe was doing his utmost to integrate the five kingdoms and suppress the war in the Central Plains. The Huns took the opportunity to repeatedly invade the borders of the Han Dynasty, and the people living on the borders suffered terribly.
It was not until recent years that Quan Minghe was able to spare the energy to dispatch a large army to resist the invasion of the Huns.
Fortunately, thanks to the bravery of the generals, the Huns were finally defeated recently, and peace has returned to the border.
In this battle, former general Ye Jinshu led the vanguard troops, charged into battle, and killed countless Huns.
Today, Quan Minghete held a grand welcoming banquet for Ye Jinshu in Taiji Hall.
As night falls, the lights in the hall are bright, just like daytime.
The bright candlelight flickered, illuminating the carved beams and painted buildings in the hall.
The table was filled with delicacies and the aroma of wine filled the air.
Ye Jinshu was wrapped in a moon-white brocade robe with fluttering sleeves. A black silk ribbon was tied around his waist, and a warm jade pendant hung on the ribbon.
He has a tall and straight figure, and his sword-like brows and star-like eyes reveal the sharpness of someone who has been on the battlefield. His temperament is a strong determination forged in the baptism of blood and fire.
However, his every gesture and movement revealed the youthful vigor and vitality.
When he stepped into the hall, the extravagant atmosphere of the banquet was diluted a little.
It stands out from the crowd, with a unique figure and attracts a lot of attention.
The ministers around him all looked at him sideways, and soon, they surrounded him like the moon surrounded by stars.
The Dali Temple Minister could no longer suppress his thoughts. He was seen smiling, holding an exquisite wine jug in his hand, and walking hurriedly but with a bit of flattery through the crowd, heading straight towards Ye Jinshu.
"General Ye defeated the Xiongnu this time, which is truly a great achievement!"
The Dali Temple Minister's voice contained a hint of flattery.
"I heard that the general commanded the battlefield with great determination and wisdom, and the Xiongnu cavalry was defeated by the general. Such a young talent is our dynasty's fortune! Today I offer a toast to General Ye to show my respect."
As he spoke, he respectfully handed over the wine glass with both hands.
Ye Jinshu chuckled lightly, with a hint of unruliness.
He reached out to take the wine glass, tilted his head back and drank it madly.
Seeing this scene, more ministers came and vied with each other to curry favor with Ye Jinshu, and the sounds of flattery were endless.
This General Ye will definitely be His Majesty's new favorite in the future!
Moreover, General Ye has a close relationship with Grand Protector Shen Yuan. Now, Concubine Shen in His Majesty's harem is the most favored one in the harem. General Ye himself has made great military achievements, so he will have a bright future.
When the time came, the Dali Temple Minister moved forward again.
His eyes flashed with a shrewd light: "General Ye is now famous for his military exploits, and his family affairs must not have been properly arranged."
"I have a little girl, 28 years old, who is gentle and quiet, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and especially good at embroidery. The flowers, birds, fish and insects she embroiders are lifelike. If I am lucky enough to serve the general, I will definitely be able to manage the general's mansion in an orderly manner, so that the general will have no worries."
The Dali Temple Minister had a clear plan in his mind.
His eldest daughter is now His Majesty's Concubine Liu, in charge of the harem and enjoying a glorious moment.
His second daughter was the concubine of the Prince of Lingyang. Although she was not his legal wife, she was pregnant. In addition, the Prince's wife died suddenly, so it was only a matter of time before his second daughter became the Prince's wife.
If his third daughter, who is still unmarried, could marry Ye Jinshu, then the Liu family's status would truly be elevated to a higher level!
But when he heard the word "embroidery", Ye Jinshu's eyes were slightly startled.
In his memory, she was a poor embroidery worker and was the worst woman he knew.
The crooked stitches and the shapeless patterns may be a laughing stock in the eyes of others, but in Ye Jinshu's heart, they are unique and precious.
When she had carefully embroidered sachets for her uncle and aunt, Ye Jinshu had been shameless and begged for one for herself.
Although the embroidery of the sachet was poor, he regarded it as a treasure and kept it close to his body, accompanying him through several days and nights of battle.
Unexpectedly, when he returned from two years of fighting, what awaited him was the news that she had married far away in Beijing.
What is even more heartbreaking is that she died suddenly in Beijing within just three months.
The shocking news broke out in Ye Jinshu's heart. He couldn't accept it, nor could he believe it.
In order to find out the truth, even though he was filled with sorrow, he still came to Qianjing at the invitation of His Majesty.
Under the expectant gaze of the Dali Temple Minister, Ye Jinshu put down the wine glass in his hand and glanced at him indifferently.
He merely nodded out of politeness and turned his head away, without giving any specific response to the Dali Temple's proposal.
At this moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out in the hall: "Your Majesty has arrived——"
The noisy atmosphere in the hall came to an abrupt end.
The ministers who had been gathered around Ye Jinshu, toasting and fawning on him, suddenly looked stern and returned to their seats as quickly as possible, straightened their clothes, bowed respectfully, and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
Since Liu Zhaoyi was under house arrest, this banquet was jointly organized by Shen Yuning and Su Fangyu.
Kwon Myung-hyuk was wearing a dragon robe and walking in front with steady steps. His posture was majestic, showing the dignity of an emperor.
The emperor and his concubines followed closely behind, with their robes fluttering and their jewelry jingling, each with their own charm.
Shen Yuning walked to her seat and sat down gracefully.
Her eyes inadvertently swept to Ye Jinshu in front of her.
After Ye Jinshu gave up business and joined the army, his figure became more and more upright, but his temperament was still handsome and clear, just like a young immortal who was banished to the earth. However, between his eyebrows, there was a bit more sharpness and calmness after going through the hardships of the battlefield.
She had used a lot of his influence in Ganjing before, but Shen Yuning had never been polite to this childhood sweetheart.
What belongs to Ye Jinshu is hers.
Before Ye Jinshu met this Concubine Shen who appeared out of nowhere, she felt hostile.
In his heart, Mimi was the only eldest daughter of the Shen family, and the sudden appearance of the second daughter made him feel repulsed.
When he returned to the Northwest some time ago, he learned about the various experiences of Meimei in Beijing. He also heard many words of care from his uncle and aunt towards the second young lady, which made him even more dissatisfied. He always felt that she had taken away everything from Meimei.
But the moment his eyes touched Concubine Shen, Ye Jinshu's heart trembled violently.
With just one glance, he was certain that the Concubine Shen in front of him was Mi Mi, and could never be the second young lady of the Shen family.
Ye Jinshu had countless questions churning in his mind.
But now the timing and place were not right. He suppressed his inner excitement, lowered his head and pretended to drink, hiding his expression that was almost out of control.
Why did Mimi become His Majesty's favorite concubine?
The banquet lasted a long time.
As an emperor, Quan Minghe had the final say in the court, but at such banquets, he would also drink and have fun with his ministers.
Shen Yuning felt a little breathless after staying there for too long, so she quietly got up and planned to go outside the hall to get some fresh air.
Yan Xin, wearing a thin veil, sat quietly, her eyes quietly examining Ye Jinshu.
If she remembered correctly, Ye Jinshu's father was adopted by the Ye family. He grew up with Shen Yuling, the eldest daughter of the Shen family, and they had a deep friendship. However, he should have no connection with Shen Yuning, the second daughter of the Shen family who was found halfway.
But Ye Jinshu's eyes repeatedly fell on Concubine Shen, and there seemed to be something unspeakable hidden in his eyes.
Yan Xin lowered her eyes in thought.
Shortly after Shen Yuning left the Taiji Hall, Ye Jinshu also found an excuse to leave the hall.
Yan Xin slightly turned sideways and whispered a few words to the palace maid beside her.
The palace maid nodded slightly, retreated quietly, and disappeared into the crowd.
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