Chapter 254: The Imperial Palace Banquet

At three o'clock in the morning, Mu Xiaohe's carriage stopped outside Jiangfu, Mu Mansion was in the southeast of Vermilion Bird Hang, and Jiang Mansion was in the southwest of Vermilion Bird Hang, but Mu Xiaohe happily made a big circle and came to Jiangfu to pick her up.

So, Mu Shizi happily took her hand and took her into the carriage, in addition to Junqing catching the car, Wuling, Dongcheng, Ruoyun and Jiuzhu were riding horses, protecting them on the left and right.

"Yue'er....I haven't seen you for two days, have you ever missed me?" Mu Xiao hugged the person in his arms, and his low voice was a little sexy.

Jiang Mei lay in his arms, looked up at him, and said, "Xiao and brother, there is something that has been hidden from you...."

As soon as Mu Xiaohe heard the word "hidden", he immediately became unhappy, he slid his hand over her nose, and said angrily: "How much else are you hiding from me, quick, tell me one by one!" ”

"Hehe...."Jiang Mei smiled stupidly, "There are so many...."

Mu Xiaohe's face suddenly fell, he deliberately stared at her coldly for a moment, and then suddenly scratched her waist with both hands,

"Ahh

But Mu Xiao and where to spare her, she scratched her armpit when she protected her waist, and she scratched her waist when she protected her armpit, and so back and forth several times, causing Jiang Mei to almost roll in the carriage,

The laughter in the carriage was heard in the ears of several people outside the carriage, and several people were happy, but some people were slightly stunned.

In the end, Mu Xiaohe firmly hugged her waist, rubbed her hair with her chin and said, "What did you just say you were hiding from me?" ”

"Oh oh..." Jiang Mei remembered this incident and raised her head. explained: "Yun Yan is my brother's child...."

Mu Xiaohe was startled, helped her sit upright, and said, "Is this true?" How is this possible? He suddenly couldn't figure out the thousands of threads in his mind, how could Yun Yan be Yun Jingzhou's child,

So Jiang Mei smiled lightly and carefully told him the beginning and end of the matter, Mu Xiao and Mingxiao, and then sighed at the ingenious arrangement of fate.

"In this way, Pei Xiang can be regarded as doing a good thing for the Yun family!"

"yes, that's why I let him go. Otherwise, according to what he did. I'm afraid His Highness won't spare him at all! ”

"Well, Shen You and Fu Yu were both reprimanded, Pei Yun was recuperating at home, and Pei Zhan and Pei Hui were both idle at home. His Highness is already magnanimous. But then again. Pei Zhan rarely has high skills, and he can be regarded as Wang Zuozhi, so it's a pity not to use him! Mu Xiaohe said with emotion.

"No, as long as the Pei family's power no longer endangers the imperial power, His Royal Highness will not abandon the talents and use them!" Jiang Mei showed a hint of appreciation in her eyes, Xiao Moheng's personality, Xiao Moheng's mind, she absolutely trusted it.

It's just that Ben agrees with her Mu Xiaohe very much, seeing a strange color in her eyes, her mind immediately remembered Xiao Moheng's visit on the night of the Lantern Festival, and his heart suddenly became jealous, he stroked her cheek with one hand, and said firmly: "You are not allowed to stay by his side, and I will go back to Ningzhou in a few days!" ”

Jiang Mei was immediately stunned, "Xiao and brother..."

Mu Xiaohe's eyes softened, and he hugged her tightly into his arms again, "Yue'er... Don't leave me again... Good no good... Without you, life is a dry well, it's boring, how did I get over the years, you know it in your heart..."Mu Xiaohe finally grabbed her shoulders, looked at her softly, and said firmly: "Is it okay to marry me?" ”

Jiang Mei trembled, and two tears welled up in her eyes, "Xiao and brother...."Jiang Mei choked up, marry him... She really didn't think about it.

"Promise me, okay?"

"But....but what about Lan Ying?"

She really liked him, she enjoyed his warm embrace, but she really didn't think about staying by his side as a wife, she really didn't...

"Lan Ying ......" Mu Xiao and his eyes were stunned, these days he seems to have almost forgotten the wife he is marrying, yes, what should Lan Ying do... How could he abandon Lan Ying, and similarly, how could he wronged Yueyao...

As soon as he thought of these things, his expression darkened again, if Hua Linyuan recognized her that day, he would not marry Lan Ying, then there would be no worries... But it's a foregone conclusion... He can't do anything about abandoning his wife....but he can't give up the woman he loves....what should he do? Mu Xiaohe let out a long sigh, his thoughts were full of sorrow.

Jiang Mei couldn't help but feel distressed when she saw his sad appearance, so she gently persuaded: "Xiao and brother....When Sichuan and Shu are calmed, I just want to leave the capital and wander the rivers and lakes, you and I don't need to be burdened by fame, if you have leisure, you can travel with me, if I am free, I will definitely go to Ningzhou to find you, chic and happy for a lifetime, isn't it also good?" ”

Mu Xiaohe looked at her in a daze, and his smile slowly bloomed, "So good!" You and I will be a pair of fairy couples, accompanied by the four seas! ”

Just as the two made a lifelong promise, the carriage had arrived at the east gate of Jiankang Palace, which was the closest to the prince's east palace, and Xiao Moheng's palace banquet was set up in the Jiuhua Hall of the East Palace.

To the surprise of the two, when they got out of the car, they saw Pei Zhan and the third princess Xiao Yuai, who had not been seen for a long time, Jiang Mei smiled heartily, obviously, Xiao Moheng was already one step ahead, and he actually intended to use Pei Zhan, and then several people greeted each other again, and went to the banquet together. It's just that after entering the palace, the third princess went to find her mother, and Pei Zhan walked into the East Palace with Jiang Mei and others.

When Jiang Mei and his entourage stepped into the Jiuhua Hall with the inner attendants, there were already two columns of ministers sitting in the hall, Wenchen was headed by Xie Hui, followed by Wang Xuzhi, Qi Xiuling and other ministers.

Of course, such a banquet is naturally indispensable to the two strategists of King Ling's Mansion, at this time, Dongfang Zhan and Wen Du immediately came up to greet the three of them, and the other ministers saw Mu Xiaohe, Jiang Mei and Pei Zhan coming together, and they were surprised and saluted each other.

The minister who can serve Xiao Moheng at the most critical moment is naturally a leader, so the ministers already know that the former "Little Pei Gong" may be able to return to the court again.

Just as everyone pondered for a moment, a chamberlain in front of the hall shouted: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!" His Royal Highness the Eighth Prince has arrived! ”

Everyone held their breath and greeted the new master of Jiankang Palace with the most respectful attitude. "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, greetings to His Royal Highness the Eight!"

Xiao Moheng, who was dressed in a crimson brocade robe, and Xiao Moxuan, the eighth prince who had not appeared for a long time, came together amid the shouts of everyone.

Only then did everyone realize that the Eighth Prince, who was usually silent, turned out to be the person of the Seventh Prince, and when Pei Zhan looked at the full hall of ministers and respected Xiao Moheng, he deeply realized that two years ago, the indifferent and detached Seventh Prince had already strategized and acted step by step, taking advantage of the Jingzhou Rebellion to appease the displaced people in Beifu, and established an army directly under the royal family, and then occupied the favorable situation in the east of Jiankang. and then used this army of displaced people to quell the Wuxing Rebellion. established meritorious deeds and showed his edge for the first time.

Then with the help of the fighter plane of the North Crane invasion of the border, he waved his arms and waved his division north, and after that. And he went into the deep sea like a dragon. Ease. With the elite division, he pacified Dayan in one fell swoop and recovered the Central Plains. It has made great achievements in the world. Recruit talents with heart, hide without traces, consolidate power with means, plan the world with strategy, every step he has walked wonderfully, every move is breathtaking, it turns out that the world has long been firmly in his hands.

However, Pei Zhan soon noticed Jiang Mei, who had been smiling lightly and indifferently, and he sighed again, all of this is indispensable to this woman's plan, before entering Beijing, she was already famous all over the world, and after entering Beijing, she was even more brilliant, she openly assisted the Nine Princes In addition to the Yuan family and the Six Princes, she secretly assisted the Seven Princes to turn their hands like clouds and cover their hands into rain. Taking the marriage as an opportunity, she went north to Xiangyang, prepared for a rainy day, and waited for the battle to start, she waved her arrow feathers, recovered Xiangyang, and smashed Chang'an, under the city of Chang'an, she became famous in a battle, and killed the invincible military god Beihe, just such a slender white shadow, but with the brilliance of smiling the world.......

Pei Zhan shook his head, in addition to being convinced, he was more admired and admired.

After Xiao Moheng sat down, all the ministers were seated, headed by Xie Hui on the right, followed by Dongfang Zhan and the ministers of the court, headed by Mu Xiaohe on the left, and then Jiang Mei sat next to him, and then down were Pei Zhan, Wen Du, Yan Sui and Tao Yiran.

"Ladies and gentlemen, generals, you have worked hard for several days, and today Mo Heng specially set up this banquet to express Mo Heng's gratitude!" Xiao Moheng is elegant, calm and relaxed, and there is no trace of fatigue in his radiant eyes.

"It is a lifelong blessing for us to serve His Highness!" Shang Zhi was the first to bow his hand, as a general of the Beifu Army, with Xiao Moheng's southern expedition to the north, he had already regarded him as the master of his life, Shang Zhi was a reckless general, he only knew what the master asked him to do, he did it, and there was not so much measurement in his heart.

"General Shang is right, His Royal Highness has achieved eternal meritorious deeds, recovered China, all the seas surrendered, and the people all rejoiced!" The elegant and generous Zhang Shaoyu also congratulated him, but when he finished speaking, he glanced at Jiang Mei without a trace, when Jiang Mei entered Beijing in the past, he had talked with her about the world, and now the prince he has been optimistic about again and again has settled in Huaxia, and the passion in his chest has already been surging.

Jiang Mei looked at the blazing joy in Zhang Shaoyu's eyes, smiled indifferently, and thought about it carefully, how many games she has made over the years and how much hardship she has suffered, I'm afraid even she can't count herself.

It's just that when she thinks of Ruoxue, Luoying and Hua Ying, who have lost because of this, a heart-wrenching cramping pain strikes her heart, making her brows tremble, her face crimson, and she hurriedly swallows a sip of hot wine to hide her sadness.

When the ministers at the table rushed to sing praises to him, Xiao Moheng swept towards Jiang Mei with an excited gaze, only he knew how much effort Jiang Mei had put in and how much credit she had made here.

It's just that when he wanted to say something, he saw Mu Xiaohe patting her back gently, as if soothing her ear, such an intimate gesture looked in Xiao Moheng's eyes, but it was like a pinprick stinging.

"Fortunately, you have done your best to help Brother Qi, otherwise how could an idler like me have such an opportunity to enjoy happiness!" The Eighth Prince drank a glass of wine at the banquet and said with a sincere smile, he was happy not only for Xiao Moheng's great career, but also for his good health, naturally this was all due to Jiang Da Divine Doctor, so when he said this, he also smiled at Jiang Mei, and Jiang Mei immediately returned the salute.

Seeing that he was so humble, Mu Xiaohe couldn't help but compliment him a few words, "Your Highness is humble, if it weren't for His Highness's uncle General Yan who sent troops to help him many times, Jiangzhou would not be so stable!" ”

The eighth prince felt quite comfortable when he heard this, "Where is it, the son is still brave, with my seventh brother born and died, the work of the son of the world, Mo Xuan is unattainable!" ”

Mu Xiaohe got up and bowed, "Your Highness praises falsely, Xiaohe doesn't dare to be!" If you talk about hard work, no one can compare to His Royal Highness the Prince! After that, he glanced at Xiao Moheng, although he had some misgivings against him in his heart, but above the court, he still had to do what he had to do.

"Haha!" Xiao Moheng shook his head again and again.

"No, our Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a lifeless Highness!" At this time, Qi Xiuling also rarely smiled heartily,

"Who's to say it isn't! When His Royal Highness appeased the displaced people in Beifu the year before last, he made a military order, but it was confusing, and I also hung a heart! Wang Xuzhi also answered,

When it comes to this, everyone seems to have endless words.

"It's okay, the Beifu refugees are not a big deal, when His Royal Highness made a military order to resist the hundreds of thousands of troops of Beihe, it made me sweat a lot!" Xie Hui saw that everyone was talking freely, and he also laughed loudly, in fact, thinking about it, he is still a little afraid now, although he recommended Xiao Moheng at that time, but he didn't have any bottom in his heart.

"Xie Xiang is the pillar of the court, where is it so easy to be scared, when I heard the news in Wuxing, I was really scared!" Pei Zhan answered at the right time, no matter what, he wanted to reintegrate into this court.

"Haha! Speaking of which, I have to thank Pei Xiang! If it weren't for Pei Xiang recommending me and my son to his father, I'm afraid the court wouldn't have been able to make up its mind! Xiao Moheng saw that the ministers were in a good mood, and he had to brush away the unhappiness in his heart, and besides, Pei Yun could put the country first at a critical moment, for this, Xiao Moheng appreciated it very much.

When Pei Zhan heard this, he suddenly felt a warmth in his heart, Xiao Moheng can know right from wrong, divide merit and demerit, and not judge merit by proximity, which is already a talent that is extremely difficult for a human master to have.

He immediately got up, walked to the front of the hall, knelt down and said: "Your Highness is lenient, Pei Zhan can't help himself, my father recommended His Highness as handsome, and it is precisely because I realize that only His Highness can save me from fire and water!" Your Highness's martial posture, I dare not look up! Pei Zhan's voice was high, and he was a little unspeakably excited.

Xiao Moheng saw that Pei Zhan was so grateful, he was very satisfied, Pei Zhan was steady, able to speak well, and had a good mind, such a talent was not needed, even he felt a pity for himself, so he invited him to the banquet today, naturally, there is also the affection of the third princess here.

"Horses, please get up!" Xiao Moheng raised his right hand, motioned for him to get up, and then said: "The horse has both virtue and ability, and is the crown of the capital. After Xiao Moheng finished speaking, he looked at him with a smile on his face.

Pei Zhan raised his head in disbelief, looked at him in disbelief, and suddenly burst into tears, the loose rider is an important position of the four grades, you can enter and exit the forbidden middle, and offer the gains and losses, Xiao Moheng does not think about the mistakes of the Pei family, but grants a prominent position, can you not make Pei Zhan excited?

He knelt down again, and was overjoyed and ashamed, "Pei Zhan thanked His Highness for his great kindness, Pei Zhan will definitely do his best to share His Highness's worries in the future!" ”

Seeing this, Xiao Moheng also got up and walked over, helping Pei Zhan up, "Please get up!" It's just that Pei Zhan dared to let him help, and hurriedly got up again.

After Pei Zhan sat down, Xiao Moheng, who was standing in the hall, laughed again: "Don't be restrained, drink and eat quickly, whoever drinks less today, I will be punished!" ”

"Yes!" Everyone laughed and got up, and when they had finished speaking, they drank bitterly. Then a group of palace dancers danced and toasted. (To be continued.) )