Chapter 412: The Night Banquet in the Palace
The Luling Mansion got the book, and Li Xian hurriedly led the people of the mansion to congratulate him outside the gate. In the evening, they had a separate feast to celebrate, and invited the best singers from the Fangzhou Yamen Sect to come over and sing and dance.
Over the years, Li Xian has been very low-key, and it is the first time that he has been so flamboyant as he is today. In addition to Li Xian, Concubine Wei and their children, the only guests invited were Wu Sansi and Lu Xiaoxian.
Wu Sansi has already expressed his attitude to Li Xian, of course Li Xian has to repay the favor, to put it bluntly, this banquet is for Wu Sansi. Although he has not yet returned to Beijing, Li Xian must plan for his future, and when he returns to Luoyang, he has to rely on the Wu clan to gain a foothold, and Wu Sansi is the representative of the Wu clan.
As for Lu Xiaoxian, Li Xian has another layer of thought, but it is not yet time to reveal it.
Looking at Concubine Wei and the children, all of them had smiles on their faces, and what they had experienced over the years was in Li Xian's heart, which could really be described as a mixed taste.
Li Xianliu is in Fangzhou, but there is also a great benefit that others can't see. The royal family has royal regulations, and the prince and prince are sent out of the palace after they are born and brought up by the nanny, so there is no family between the royal father and son, mother and son, and they can't see each other a few times in January. After being transferred to Fangzhou, the family did not have so many rules. The couple didn't need to go out to earn a living, and all their efforts were put into their children.
Longxi Li was born in the army, the prince had to practice martial arts, Li Xian was very good at riding and archery when he was the king, and when his sons were older, Li Xian often took a few people to hunt and fish, and some of them were captured, but it also became a joy for the whole family.
Although Li Xian was exiled, the Luling Palace, which was called magnificent, was much more spectacular than the state capital Yamen.
There are a few acres of thin fields around the edge of the palace, Li Xian did not plant grain, he was more thoughtful, and he was worried that it would be said that they were satirizing Wu Zetian's abuse of parents and children, so he only planted some fruit trees such as peaches and apricots in the field.
These acres of land have been cleaned up by these former palace nobles and have some scenery, so in Fangzhou, the royal residence and this fruit tree have a nickname called "Gongjiayuan".
In addition, there were fifty or sixty servants and slaves who came with Li Xian's family, plus Li Xian's original concubines and concubines, there were hundreds of people in the whole house. Among them, there are many palace maids and maids, and the female celebrities are excellent, so Concubine Wei took the female dependents to spin and embroider in the inner house, and took them out to the merchants to sell, and also enjoyed some joy in the market.
But now, he has to leave the place where he has lived for more than ten years, and the uncertainty of the future is the most worrying thing.
The inner courtyard of the Luling palace was full of flowers, and Li Xian asked people to lay a carpet under the peach tree and put it on the couch. At this moment, he sat in the main seat, Wu Sansi and Lu Xiaoxian sat on the left, and the rest of the concubines and children sat on the right.
The banquet was lively but not vulgar, the sound of silk and bamboo was endless, the banquet was staggered, the words were cheerful, and the joy was harmonious.
Lu Xiaoxian could see that both Wu Sansi and Li Xian were a little restrained, and they were still perfunctory with each other, singing and dancing, but there was no real communication.
Sometimes the window paper has to be pierced as soon as possible, but of course some foreshadowing must be done before that.
Lu Xiaoxian raised his glass, tasted the wine, and couldn't help but admire: "King Jun, your wine is really unusual, it is much stronger than that of King Liang's Mansion!" ”
Lu Xiaoxian had drunk in King Liang's Mansion, but he just used this as an excuse to gossip with Li Xian, so that they could relax with each other.
Of course, Wu Sansi knew Lu Xiaoxian's intentions, and he was very cooperative and attached to the side: "What Lu Gongzi said is right, cousin, where did you get this wine from!" ”
Li Xian rarely showed a smile on his face, and said proudly: "The fruit trees in the palace are harvested a lot in autumn, in addition to keeping them for my own food, I tried to make the fruit into fruit wine when I was fine, and it turned out to be a famous wine, and even the ministers in the yamen of the state capital also tried to find a way to drink it!" I named it 'Four Seasons Spring', His Royal Highness King Liang and Lu Gongzi please try my craft! ”
With Lu Xiaoxian's foreshadowing, sure enough, the guests and hosts are much more harmonious.
Li Xian's daughters were all dressed up beautifully and moving, and Wu Sansi couldn't help but admire.
"They use rouge made by me!" Li Xian's words also increased, "I asked someone to ask for red and blue seeds to plant, and when they matured, they picked red and blue to make rouge, although they are not as good as the swallow real estate used in the palace, but they also have a bit of appearance!" ”
At this time, in addition to Li Xian's concubines, there were also Li Chongfu, Li Chongrun, Li Chongjun, Li Chongmao, Li Xianhui, Li Bao'er and other children.
Li Chongrun's brothers and sisters are all proficient in music, at this moment Li Xian is holding the pipa, Li Chongrun's brothers and sisters are singing and dancing, and the banquet is not lively.
Li Chongrun is good at musical instruments such as Di Xiao, and he also dances very well. And Li Xianhui is very good at the piano, although Li Bao'er also knows a few musical instruments, but she is anxious and active, and the musical instruments are not proficient, but she is very good at singing and dancing.
"Cousin! I'll toast you! Wu Sansi raised his glass to Li Xian.
Li Xian smiled and raised his glass, and said politely: "His Royal Highness King Liang is a distinguished guest, or I respect you!" ”
Wu Sansi punned: "Cousin! In the future, we will be a family, and we can move around more after returning to the imperial capital! ”
"That's it! Is that! I can't ask for it! Li Xian's face was full of smiles.
After the two finished drinking, Wu Sansi put down the wine glass and said to Li Xian: "I heard that my cousin's calligraphy is good, can you give a pair of ink treasures?" ”
Wu Sansi heard from Guo Jingzhi that Li Xian had this hobby, so he made such a request.
The Li family has always attached great importance to calligraphy, and Li Xian writes well and flies white, so he also writes some poems on weekdays, and sends slaves to buy words in the market, although he can't earn a few dollars, but it has also become a big hobby for him!
At this moment, seeing Wu Sansi asking for Mobao from him, he readily agreed.
After the pen, ink, paper and inkstone were put on the table, Lee Hsien Loong flew and finished writing in a few moments.
"The white calligraphy of the white history of the disease has not deteriorated, and Cao is still suffering from it"
Although Lu Xiaoxian came from later generations, he was not very good at calligraphy, although he did not know what these seventeen words meant, but he could see that Li Xian's calligraphy skills were still good.
Wu Sansi was obviously knowledgeable, he looked at the handwriting on the rice paper and said in amazement: "Cousin, you can practice "Zhibai A Shi Ti" to such an extent, it seems that you have worked weekdays!" ”
Li Xian smiled and said nothing.
"The White Esther"?
Although Lu Xiaoxian didn't know whose character this "Zhibai A Shi Ti" was, he didn't want to ask at this time, so he just secretly wrote down the name of this pair.
After three rounds of drinking, Li Xian suddenly said to Lu Xiaoxian: "Master Lu, I have something to ask for, I don't know if it's okay?" ”
Lu Xiaoxian was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "If the king of the county has something to order, he should do his best!" ”
Li Xian sighed and said: "I once went to Qingliang Temple to ask for a sign and make a wish, and if I can return to the capital one day, I will thank you again." Now that the wish has come true, the Buddha will be blamed if he does not repay the wish. In the past few days, the house has been busy and can't get out, I asked Bao'er to restore it for me, but Bao'er is stubborn by nature, I am worried that she will make a mess when she goes to Qingliang Temple, so I want to ask Lu Gongzi to accompany me to repay the vow, how about it? ”
As soon as Li Xian finished saying this, everyone's eyes shot at Lu Xiaoxian.
Lu Xiaoxian couldn't help but be stunned, and didn't speak for a long time.
Which one is Li Xian singing?
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Li Xian is clearly an excuse.
Not to mention whether there is a request for a sign and a wish, even if Li Xian can't leave, and there are several sons such as Li Chongfu and Li Chongjun to do it for him, how can he let Li Bao'er go to a daughter's house?
Besides, even if Li Bao'er is allowed to go, there are so many people in the palace, why do you want to let yourself accompany you?
Lu Xiaoxian had a bad feeling in his heart: Didn't Li Xianmo intend to marry Li Bao'er to himself, so he took the opportunity to create a chance for himself to be alone with Li Bao'er?
As soon as this thought came to him, Lu Xiaoxian suddenly shuddered.
Although Li Bao'er is extremely beautiful, Lu Xiaoxian comes from the later generations, and knows that this woman is a female devil who is all evil and spurned by everyone, he doesn't want to have too much to do with Li Bao'er, if he really becomes Li Bao'er's concubine, he will definitely die in the future and have no place to be buried.
Lu Xiaoxian glanced at Li Xian, he looked at him with a smile, his expression was very natural, he couldn't see any clues at all, he could only curse "old fox" secretly.
Although he was unhappy in his heart, Li Xian brought it up in front of so many people, and Lu Xiaoxian couldn't refute Li Xian's face in public, which made him a little dilemma.
Seeing that Lu Xiaoxian didn't speak, Li Xian asked again: "Master Lu, I don't know what you think?" ”
Seeing Lu Xiaoxian so hesitant, Li Bao'er's face suddenly showed anger.
Lu Xiaoxian was forced to be helpless, so he had to kick the ball to Wu Sansi: "Of course I am willing to serve, but His Royal Highness King Liang has arranged important official business in Xia, I am afraid that there is a good intention of the King of the County!" ”
Who knew that Wu Sansi said: "Master Lu, I will arrange for others to do your official business, tomorrow you just accompany Bao'er to repay the wish for the king of the county!" ”
Wu Sansi had a playful smile on his face when he spoke, and it was obvious that he also saw Li Xian's intentions.
Hearing Wu Sansi's words, Lu Xiaoxian couldn't wait to go up and beat him. I wanted Wu Sansi to help him round the field, but who knew that this guy betrayed him without thinking about it, didn't he put him on the fire to roast?
In desperation, Lu Xiaoxian had no choice but to agree: "Since it is like this, I am determined to live up to the trust of the county king!" ”
Although he agreed, Lu Xiaoxian also secretly made a decision in his heart: when he is alone with Li Bao'er tomorrow, he must make his words clear, so that she will completely die of this heart.
When the interruption continues, you will suffer from the chaos, Lu Xiaoxian still understands this truth!
As if telepathically, as soon as this thought arose in his heart, Lu Xiaoxian felt a gaze stabbing at him. There is no need to look back, Lu Xiaoxian also knows that it must be Li Bao'er staring at him.
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