In the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, the Son of Heaven Shi Fang Zhenlin Dedian hosted a banquet for the ministers, and the crown prince Shi Chongwei hosted a banquet for the officials of the East Palace in the East Palace. The East Palace, where the prince of the country lives, is also known as the "Reserve Palace", because the location is in the east of the imperial city, and the east belongs to the spring, the color belongs to the green, so it is also called the "Spring Palace", "Green Palace".

The East Palace is a large complex of three entrances and three exits, stepping into the front star gate through the stone bridge, is the Wenhua Palace, where the prince sits in the palace on weekdays. Behind the Wenhua Palace is the Flattering Palace, which stands side by side with the two palaces of Qin Qin and Zhaoyi, which is the place where the prince learns and works, and finally the Duanben Palace, the residence of the prince.

Jiang Anyi walked through the Ningning Gate next to the Zhaoyi Palace with the flow of people, and suddenly felt that it was a garden, with forests, bamboos, flowers and stones all over the place, and the fragrant fragrance of osmanthus came to the nose. The eunuch who led the way introduced in a loud voice: "This is Lihua Garden, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for you in the corridor. ”

In the brilliant light, Shi Chongwei wore a golden crown and an apricot yellow python robe, and stood beside him the Duke of Shenguo, Keming. Shen Guogong is the crown prince, the prince is the prince's third division and three young students, at present, King Ning is the prince's prince, Shen Guogong is the prince's prince, and Zhu Taiwei's son Anguo Gong'an Xidahu is the prince's protector, as for the prince's three young people, there is no candidate yet.

In addition to the three divisions and three young people in the East Palace, there are also princes' guests, Zhan Shifu, left and right Chunfang, three temples and ten rates, etc., in a strict sense, Chongwen Hall does not belong to the East Palace, but the nature of half teachers and half ministers. The practice of Da Zheng did not set up a complete set of the East Palace institutions, because in the early Zheng period, there was an incident where the crown prince was too powerful and tried to rebel. In the future, only about one-third of the officials in the East Palace were allocated, so as not to arouse the emperor's suspicion and cause political instability.

Everyone paid homage to the prince and sat down according to the size of the official rank. Although the prince is only ten years old, he stands in the corridor with a lofty spirit, without stage fright, quoting scriptures and classics in his speech, and exporting chapters, Jiang Anyi secretly broke his heart.

“…… All of them are knowledgeable, well-behaved, and can be relied on. The father and the emperor selected you to assist in the East Palace, and asked the lonely to treat him with the teacher's courtesy, the lonely king was young, Lai Qing and other supporters, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the lonely one saluted with a glass of thin wine, and asked Zhu Qing to drink to win. ”

Led by Shen Guogong, everyone stood up, saluted with cups, and then drank them all.

There are not many people who participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the East Palace, Jiang Anyi counted less than forty people, and officials with qualifications such as King Ning and Guo Congshi are in the Linde Palace, Zhu Zhipu is the prince and Taibao, and the real officials of the three divisions and three young officials only came to Wang Kefu.

Although the prince was intelligent, he was too young to preside over the banquet alone. After the prince finished the scene, it was time for Shen Guogong to sing. As the prince's eldest cousin and the prince's concubine, among all the people present, except for the prince, he is the largest official, the most qualified, and he is funny and free-spirited, and he can talk to most officials.

Wang Keming held the cup in his hand, got up and said with a smile: "You are Yakesao people, on this beautiful day, how can you have no poetry and lyrics, my old Wang is a rough man, first throw bricks and lead jade." 'August 15th, the sun is bright, and the Lihua Garden is drinking. Take a sip of a cup of Taisven, and drink it up to enjoy it'. ”

Everyone burst into laughter, but the prince didn't hold it up, and sprayed the honey in his mouth on the disguised sister next to him. Princess Anshou patted her younger brother and said angrily: "Prince, pay attention to your image." ”

"My cousin is so funny, it's not good to pretend to be anything, and you have to pretend to be a big boss."

As she grew older, Princess Anshou slowly understood that under the witty and playful appearance of her eldest cousin, she had a heart that had no way to serve the country, so she could only play with wine, vent by hunting, and relax by letting loose and unleashed. She often plays with her eldest cousin, how could she not know that her cousin is actually outstanding and talented.

In the laughter of everyone, Wang Keming calmly picked up the wine jar at his feet, ran water from mouth to mouth, and drank two catties of bright moon incense in one gulp.

"Shen Guogong has a good amount of wine", "Shen Guogong, the lower officials salute you with a glass", "The true poetry is like his person, heroic, and the lower officials admire inexplicably".

For a time, all kinds of sycophants flew together, and the rumors were flooding.

Princess Anshou frowned and scolded softly: "A group of sycophants, my cousin won't pay attention to them." ”

The crown prince said with maturity beyond his age: "With the light and dust, the eldest cousin will not be like you said, he will definitely have another toast with everyone." ”

As if to verify the prince's words, Shen Guogong staggered down the corridor and came to the noisy crowd, you and I drank happily one by one.

The prince glanced at his sister proudly, but he attracted his sister's great skill in twisting his ears, so he had to beg for mercy with a bitter face: "Sister, image, image." ”

Most of the people who participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner had already prepared poems and texts, and some even began to figure out the polishing a few months ago, and they were ready to shine at the Mid-Autumn Festival, which could attract the attention of the king or the prince, perhaps a shortcut.

A short-bearded Confucian student stood up first and said in a loud voice: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, Shen Guogong was in front of the pearl and jade just now, and the minister Cheng Mingdao has a poem "Yongyue", please correct the prince, Shen Guogong and colleagues." 'The jade Shanshan goes down to the moon wheel, and Lu Huaxin is found in front of the palace; So far, it will not be a matter of heaven, it should be Chang'e and people'. ”

Cheng Mingdao is Zuo Chunfang Si Yilang, seven years ago, the imperial examination list eye, this Mid-Autumn Festival moon laurel poem was written relaxed and happy, which is in line with this situation, and everyone applauded. Shen Guogong walked over with a wine glass in his hand, stuffed it into Cheng Mingdao's hand, and said with a smile: "Cheng Siyi, great talent, the poems are much more beautiful than my father, you have to drink two jars of this wine." ”

Taking the wine glass handed by Shen Guogong, Cheng Mingdao smiled proudly: "Thank you Shen Guogong for complimenting, Cheng is not strong enough to drink, and he is full of this cup." ”

The prince didn't understand it, and when he saw that everyone applauded, he naturally applauded loudly, and ordered: "A glass of wine for the master of ceremonies just now, and the dancing girl sings and sings, celebrating this autumn." ”

Singing and dancing, the feast reached a climax. With Cheng Mingdao as a pioneer, everyone was not willing to lag behind, showing themselves in front of the prince like a peacock. It's a pity that the prince is only ten years old, and his ability to appreciate is limited, so he cheers and gives wine over and over again, and everyone in the audience is more and more excited.

Taking advantage of the time between singing and dancing, the prince yawned and asked Princess Anshou beside him in a low voice, "Sister, why haven't you seen your brother-in-law come out yet?" ”

Wei Youcheng's marriage with Princess Anshou has gone through the second step of "asking for names", and the whole country knows that Duke Anshou is going to marry Wei Youcheng, the grandson of Wei Xiang, so the prince does not shy away from calling Wei You his brother-in-law.

Princess Anshou glared at the prince with a red face and said, "What's the hurry, don't you know that 'good food is not afraid of being late'?" Although he said this, he was still a little anxious in his heart, An Shou stood up and looked in the direction where Wei Youcheng was sitting.

Wei Youcheng sat with Jiang Anyi and Zhang Yucheng today, the three of them were the top three in the same department, and this time they were all selected as direct bachelors of Chongwen Hall, and the relationship was naturally closer than others, and the three of them chatted happily together. Seeing that everyone wrote poems and wrote poems, Wei Youcheng didn't care, he carefully prepared a "Moon Fu" by himself, and Wei Xiang was amazed after reading it, praising his brilliant writing.

However, Wei Youcheng didn't want to rush to make a move, first, he could stay in the back to finale, and secondly, he wanted to see what Jiang Anyi did first, the name of Jiangnan Cixian was not covered, and he didn't know that his empowerment could not overwhelm the poems made by Jiang Anyi, Wei Youcheng was both worried and looking forward to it.

Jiang Anyi is not in a hurry, the poems of the Mid-Autumn Festival are a lot in the memory of the demons, and any one of them can surprise the four people. Master Guangming persuaded himself to pour seven points of tea, leaving three points of leeway, his own poems were good, and he should also let other people's poems become famous and show his face in front of the prince.

Princess Anshou's figure was discovered by Wei Youcheng, and one of his eyes was staring at Princess Anshou, seeing that the princess was looking for him, he knew that it was time for him to appear. As soon as the singing and dancing stopped, Wei Youcheng walked quickly into the porch, bowed deeply to the prince, and then glanced at the princess affectionately, and said loudly: "Your Royal Highness the prince, the minister is grateful for the beautiful scenery of tonight's good day, and there is a piece of "Moon Fu", please advise the prince and the princes." ”

“…… Ruofu is angry on the surface, the clouds are gathering at the end of the day, the cave is the beginning of the wave, and the leaves are slightly off. The chrysanthemum is scattered in the mountain pepper, and the wild goose flows in the Ese. Ascend the quality of leisure, descend the kindness of the clear light. The column is covered, the long river is reflected, the soft snow is condensed, and the round spirit water mirror. Even look at the frost, and remove the ice every week. The king is tired of morning joy, happy feasts, wonderful dances, and Chiqing County. Go to the candle room, that is, the moon hall, the wine board, the piano is recommended ......"

"Good, good", the applause is endless. Princess Anshou stared at the Yuli Ailang under the moon, with a graceful and outstanding demeanor, and couldn't help but have stars in her eyes.

The prince's playful laughter came from his ears, "Sour, really sour, sister, you are so good at teeth, and you are not afraid of being soured and lose your teeth." ”

Princess Anshou didn't bother to refute her brother, and pricked up her ears to listen, lest she miss every word that came out of Ailang's mouth.

After Wei Youcheng finished reciting, the applause was like thunder, and the prince got up excitedly and said: "Wei Qing is talented, back then, "Kyoto Fu" Yongchang was expensive, and today's "Moon Fu" is afraid that it will continue to be a good story. Come, give three glasses of wine. ”

Shen Guogong personally came to Wei Youcheng with wine, and said with a smile: "Youcheng, don't let down An Shou." Come, drink three full cups. ”

Wei Youcheng saluted respectfully and said solemnly: "Youcheng doesn't dare, and he won't." ”

As soon as "Moon Fu" came out, everyone else was not interested in making poems, but the prince was interested. He had heard Jiang Anyi's name, and he was full of curiosity about this three-yuan and first-ranked champion, and his father was even known as a national scholar, and everyone here was afraid that only Jiang Anyi was his brother-in-law's opponent.

People were of the same mind, and the entire Lihua Garden was strangely quiet, and everyone's eyes turned to Jiang Anyi. Jiang Anyi and Zhang Yucheng were chatting happily, and suddenly the surroundings quieted down, and the two raised their heads, only to find that they had become the focus of everyone's attention.

Zhang Yucheng smiled and pushed Jiang Anyi, signaling that it was time for him to play. is really too talented, and he can't keep a low profile, Jiang Anyi got up with a little smugness, and walked quickly to the prince to salute. The prince had never seen Jiang Anyi, so he looked at him curiously, and glanced at Wei Youcheng on the other side from time to time, and the meaning of the comparison was self-evident.

"Jiang Qing, I heard that you are a Jiangnan word immortal, last time Liu Gonggong celebrated his birthday and said that he was most happy to get your birthday message, I don't know what masterpieces there are tonight, listen to you." The prince was full of interest.

Shen Guogong held the altar of wine in his left hand, patted Jiang Anyi's shoulder with his right hand, and said with a joke: "Wanhu Hou, wine is strong and courageous, do you want to come to an altar to strengthen courage first." For better or worse, you have to drink this jar of wine for me. ”

Jiang Anyi took the wine from Shen Guogong with a smile, removed the wine seal, raised his head and poured it, extremely heroic. The prince's eyes lit up, he reached out to pick up his honey kettle, looked up and drank bitterly, and was snatched by An Shou's hand, and scolded: "You are the prince, what do you do like those rough people?" Scolding in his mouth, he also has an urge to raise his glass and drink.

Throwing the wine jar away, Jiang Anyi let out a long roar and chanted loudly: "When is the bright moon?" Ask the sky for wine. I don't know what year it is in the heavenly palace. I want to go back by the wind, but I am afraid of Qionglou Yuyu, and the high place is unbearable. Dance to figure out how the shadow seems to be in the world. Turn Zhu Pavilion, low Qihu, shine sleeplessly. There should be no hatred, what is the long time to say goodbye? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon is cloudy and sunny, and this matter is difficult to complete. I hope that people will last a long time, and they will be together for thousands of miles. ”

Jiang Anyi originally wanted to quote the poem "I don't know the moon when I was young", because the prince was young and interested in the white jade pan, he was excited by the wine, and couldn't help but read out "When is the bright moon", and felt that only this poem could compete with "Moon Fu", and should drink a jar for "When is the bright moon".