As night falls, the lights come on. Bai Yujing Shangcheng District, Zhao Guogong's Mansion in Anqing Fang, at this moment, inside and out, everywhere is full of lights. The servants, all the big and small, all wore brand new clothes, and looked bright. Outside the vermilion gate, there is a lot of traffic, and there is an endless stream of guests. Looking closely at the dress of these guests, it is impressive that they are not rich but expensive. There are dignitaries who really talk and laugh, and there is no vain exchange. It's a bustling atmosphere of flowers and flowers.

"White Yujing in the sky, twelve cities on the fifth floor". The so-called twelve cities are actually the "twelve dry cities". Among them, it is divided into seven princes and five marquises. The five marquis are all civil ministers, and the seven dukes are nobles. Wenchen was headed by Yan Chongyan and the old prime minister. Xungui was headed by Zhao Guogong.

Therefore, today's fiftieth birthday of Zhao Guogong has almost alarmed most of the imperial court. Except for those officials who were out of town and couldn't rush back to Bai Yujing in time, the whole court, one counted, and they all came to the Zhao Guogong Mansion to celebrate their birthdays.

With so many guests, there are high and low statuses. Zhao Guogong naturally couldn't see every one. In fact, only officials above the fourth rank are eligible to be invited into the middle hall to congratulate Zhao Guogong on his birthday in person. Only officials above the third grade have the opportunity to say a few words to Zhao Guogong. But if you want to have a seat in the middle hall to sit down, you must be an official of the second rank or above to have this treatment.

This is not because Zhao Guogong holds his noble status and looks down on those low-level officials. After all, there are too many people who come to congratulate them. If Zhao Guogong sees everyone, he will have to be tired. And the space in the middle hall is also limited, so there are not so many people seated at all.

Therefore, those officials with lower status could only be received by Zhao Guogong's eldest son, Gongsun Liang, the commander of the horses, and arranged for them to sit in the front hall outside. As for the guests with lower status, but only rich but not expensive merchants, they were received by the chief butler of the Guogong Mansion, the second housekeeper and others, and let them sit in the courtyard outside.

It's bustling outside, and the back hall is not far behind. It's just that in the back hall, it's all women. The ladies of the guests gathered here, drinking tea and eating snacks, chatting with each other, and they were also very happy.

Of course, so many officials who came to congratulate them had different identities in their own countries. Then their female dependents are naturally divided into several different levels. After all, you can't expect the wives of first- and second-grade officials and the wives of sixth-grade and seventh-grade petty officials to talk happily with each other.

But it doesn't hurt either. Because the Zhao Guogong Mansion occupies a vast area and has many rooms. On the left and right sides of the back hall, there are at least seventeen or eighteen side rooms, which are enough for the ladies who come to the door to sit and rest separately, and will not cause embarrassment on both sides because of the difference in identity.

Therefore, although these wings themselves, there is no hierarchy. But because of the people in the wings, they are invisibly distinguished. And if you want to say that the highest level of the wing, it is the third room on the east side of the back hall.

There is only one reason. Sitting in this room are almost all princesses.

Emperor Taizong's sister-in-law, Princess Yongjia and Princess Yongcheng. When today's second sister, Princess Xingyang. The third sister of the Son of Heaven, Princess Wuyang. The fourth sister of the Son of Heaven, Princess Qingyang. The fifth and sixth sisters of the Son of Heaven, Princess Liuyang and Princess Shaoyang. The seventh sister of the Son of Heaven is Princess Miyang, and the eighth sister of the Son of Heaven is Princess Danyang.

In addition, there are two daughters of Zhao Guogong, one is named Gongsun Ying and the other is Gongsun Rong, who is only sixteen years old, the same as Princess Danyang. plus the daughter-in-law of Zhao Guogong's second son, Xiao Weiwei, who was born in the Xiao family of Song Guogong. The daughter-in-law of Zhao Guogong's third son, Li Fang'er of the Weiguo Gongli family. It can be said that except for the queen of the dynasty, there is no woman in the world who can be better than the warbler Yanyan in this room.

Although their status is noble, these noble ladies are actually not much different from the women of ordinary people's families. Once you get together, it doesn't matter what topic you talked about at the beginning. As long as it passes for a while, the topic will definitely be natural, and it will tilt towards the "man" side.

Princess Yongjia and Princess Yongcheng are the sisters of the first emperor. But in fact, they were almost twenty years younger than the first emperor. This year, he is only in his early forties. In addition, she is naturally beautiful and usually well-maintained, so on the surface, it looks like she is only about thirty-five or six, and she is still delicate and beautiful.

The two of them usually have a very good relationship with several nieces and nephews. It's rare to get together, and they can't help but joke with each other. Princess Yongcheng took the lead in hugging Princess Qingyang, and said with a smile: "Tsk, Qingyang, I've been beautiful again recently." Look at this little face, look at this figure. Tsk, thanks to my aunt who is also a woman. If it's a man, I'll have to swallow your little girl. ”

Princess Qingyang is tall and delicate. The appearance is beautiful and bright, and the eyebrows are picturesque. The skin is like the finest mutton fat white jade, which is extremely attractive. There are so many women in the room, although they are like Chunlan and Qiuju, they are good at winning, and they can't even find the posture of a middle-class person, all of them are first-class beauties. But if you want to talk about the glamorous crowns, if Princess Qingyang admits the second, no one dares to admit the third.

But although her appearance is stunning, Princess Qingyang's temperament is a little shy. Hearing Princess Yongcheng laugh, she couldn't help but turn red. While struggling, he said angrily: "Auntie, people are not coming." ”

Princess Yongjia also stretched out her soft hair, pinched Princess Qingyang's face a few times, and said with a smile: "Tsk, this little face can be pinched out with a pinch/water." Alas, I really don't know who will be so blessed in the future to be able to marry us Qingyang. ”

Princess Danyang said loudly: "Do you need to say more about this? It must be Brother Lian." Even the eldest brother is young and promising, heroic and brave, and has won many awards. Bai Yujing's children of the family, those who have already married are not counted. The rest of those who have not yet married, one is counted as one, and no one can compare to even the eldest brother. ”

Princess Xingyang, the second sister of the Son of Heaven, said with a smile: "Oh, the eldest brother Lian that the little sister said is the boss of the Zeng Guo family, Shen Yong Bo Lianchenghuo, is it really good." is young, but he doesn't have to rely on his ancestors, and he can earn back a title on his own. Among the younger generation, it is indeed the first. ”

Princess Wuyang, the third sister of the Son of Heaven, shook her head and said, "Uncle Shen Yong is indeed good. But in my opinion, it's also good to be happy. In terms of ability, he may not be under the brave uncle. As for talents, I have to say that Uncle Shen Yong is slightly inferior to Happy Hou. ”

Princess Xingyang shook her head and said, "That's not what I said. Although the happy marquis is more talented, he is only a relative after all, and if he can be made a marquis, this life is already the end. On the other hand, Uncle Shen Yong, he is the eldest son of Duke Zeng Guo, and he will definitely inherit the title of Duke Zeng Guo in the future. From this point of view, Uncle Shen Yong and the fourth sister are more right. ”

The daughter-in-law of Zhao Guogong's third son, Li Fang'er of the Weiguo Gongli family, said with a smile: "Sister-in-law's words are bad. Whether it's a duke, a marquis, or an earl. No matter how noble you are, can you still be more noble than a princess? According to me, the rank or something is secondary. The most important thing is that you really know how to hurt people. This is about the happiness of the daughter's family in her life, and it will never be. ”

The fifth sister of the Son of Heaven, Princess Liuyang, and the sixth sister, Princess Shaoyang. It's twins. The two of them blinked their eyes widely, and suddenly opened their mouths and asked Xiao Weiwei, the daughter-in-law of Zhao Guogong's second son, Xiao Weiwei, who was born in the Xiao family of Song Guogong: "Sister-in-law Wei, I heard that the seventh brother of your family has recently worshiped a master and learned a lot of skills." It seems that the emperor's elder brother also appreciates the progress of the seventh brother very much, and not only rewarded him, but also promoted him. ”

Xiao Weiwei sighed: "Oh, you said the seventh." That's true. But when I went home to save my family, I didn't seem very happy to see my father. ”

When these words came out, all the noble ladies became interested, and asked in unison: "Are you not happy to be promoted?

Xiao Weiwei smiled bitterly: "As the saying goes, you are a teacher for one day and a father for life." How important is the matter of apprenticeship? Originally, my father wanted Xiao Qi to worship Master Zhuge as a teacher. But I don't know if Xiao Qi is not talented, after so many years, he has never let Zhuge Taifu agree to apprentice, at most he is just a registered disciple.

That's it. Unexpectedly, Xiao Qi suddenly worshipped a man of unknown origin as his teacher. Although it seems that he has been praised by the Son of Heaven at the moment, he will definitely have no hope of being promoted by Zhuge Taifu in his future career. That's why Daddy is upset. ”

Princess Yongcheng muttered, "Speaking of which, I have also heard about it. The master of Xiao Qibai seems to be surnamed Cheng. The Son of Heaven seems to be interested in letting him take the position of General Yulin Zhonglang and re-manage the Yulin Army. ”

Princess Yongjia also shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Alas, others don't know, can Yongcheng and I still not know? No matter who it is, I don't want to be able to manage that group of masters. Yubayashi Zhonglang will take this position, which is a big pit. Whoever dares to sit on it, the custody will be broken and bleeding. ”

Princess Yongcheng intervened and persuaded: "So, Weiwei, I advise your family Xiaoqi to break off the relationship with the Jianghu man surnamed Cheng early." Otherwise, your family may be affected by him in the future. suffered a big loss. ”

The seventh sister of the Son of Heaven, Princess Miyang, asked puzzledly: "Aunt Yongcheng, Aunt Yongjia." Is this position really so bad? But in that case, why did I hear Danyang say that even my brother wanted this position?"

When the nobles heard this, they couldn't help but be stunned at the same time. Then he asked Princess Danyang in unison: "Danyang, is this true?"

Princess Danyang's eyes flashed with a bit of pride, and she said, "It's indeed true." Brother Lian said. The Yulin Army is the pro-army of the Son of Heaven. Once the world changes, and the situation reaches the most critical juncture, the Yulin Army is the last reliance of the Son of Heaven. Therefore, such an army must not be left to its own devices, and it must not be turned into a place where a bunch of fools live.

Therefore, Brother Lian wanted to ask for the position of General Yulin Zhonglang and rectify the Yulin Army. Well, with Brother Lian's talent, he can definitely train the Yulin Army into an invincible iron army, right?"