Xiao Changmao, the prince of Wenhui, arched his hand and said: "The second brother is eloquent and strategic, meritocracy, sympathetic to the people's feelings, and is a model for his brother and a model for the world. It's a pity that I am standing between heaven and earth, and my body is dyed and sinking, like a withered branch and a tree, withering at any time, and I am really ashamed to have more than enough heart but not enough strength!"

Xiao Ziliang stood up suddenly, clasped Xiao Changmao's hands, and said in a trembling voice: "Why did the eldest brother say this? The eldest brother has always taken it as his mission to save the people in the world, and has always taken it as his responsibility to help justice in the world. You are the future king who carries the hope in the hearts of thousands of people, and your life is bright and upright, standing between heaven and earth with a sword, and carrying the honor and future of Daqi on your shoulders. Why should we give up on ourselves because of the disease on our body, we must grit our teeth and stand up, worthy of the name of 'Prince Wenhui'! What's more, our two brothers have not joined hands to see the prosperity of the world, and in the future, we will gallop across the field, pacify the Northern Wei Dynasty, drive out the Tartars, drink the blood of the Huns, and sweep away the ghosts and charms, so that the people can live in peace, all the people are happy, respect the destiny of heaven, and let the world enjoy peace forever. ”

When Xiao Changmao heard this, he was already in tears, and everyone in the hall was moved.

Xiao Zhen immediately said: "The relationship between the two of you brothers is so harmonious, it is really an example for the people of the world, I am very pleased! Changmao has been loved by Emperor Gao since he was a child, and when he practiced Zuo, he was named the king of Nanjun, with 2,000 households, and since the Jin Dynasty, no grandson of the emperor has been crowned king, which has set a precedent for the world. Since I ascended the throne, he was named the prince of Wenhui, Wen Tao Wuluo, fraternity and benevolence, courtesy to scribes, good treatment of martial artists, and the name of virtue spread throughout the government and the opposition.

Ziliang abided by the etiquette law in the fiefdom, served the precepts very strictly throughout his life, was sympathetic to the people's feelings, reduced the levy of servitude, and was deeply loved by the people. He is also proficient in scriptures, history, Buddhism, and Huang Lao's doctrine, with profound attainments and achievements, and has led the style of Daqi literature for a while, which is popular for a while, and is praised by the world, which is gratifying and congratulating!"

"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor, there is Prince Wenhui in Daqi, there is King Jingling outside, the inside and outside are stable, and the four seas are peaceful!"

All branches of the Xiao clan congratulated one after another, but Xiao Zhen was not happy in his heart, and sighed secretly: "What is regrettable is that Prince Wenhui has recently contracted a strange disease, and the group of doctors is helpless, and life and death are uncertain, casting an unpredictable shadow on Daqi!"

The royal family banquet is not like the court banquet, it is more relaxed and casual, and everyone began to talk freely, Xiao Changmao, the prince of Wenhui, Xiao Ziliang, the king of Jingling, Xiao Feng, the king of Jiangxia, and Xiao Yan, who joined the army of the Gyeonggi Guard, had a great friendship with each other, and talked very happily.

Although Xiao Yan is a military general, he is full of energy and extraordinary conversation, but he is full of the charm of a scribe and has brilliant folds.

"The banquet in the main hall is coming to an end, and now everyone is here, tonight is the Qixi Festival, the moon is empty, we should follow the demeanor of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the scribes and scholars, the flow of the water, the game of mountains and forests, metaphysics and clear talk, regardless of state affairs. Please follow me to the Shanhai Garden, where the scenery is pleasant, and the scribes will compete there!"

The clan relatives were slightly stunned, His Majesty wanted to emulate Wang Xizhi, Xie An and other Wei and Jin Dynasty celebrities who had been passed down through the ages.

Under the guidance of the guards, eunuchs, palace maids and others, everyone got up one after another, walked down the stairs, and gathered towards the mountain and sea garden.

Princess Jiangxia took Princess Wukang's hand and said: "Wukang, the competition is a competition, only adult men from the royal family participate, and the harem ladies are not allowed to enter, so let's go to the palaces to meet the ladies and sisters hand in hand, we haven't gathered for a long time, just take this opportunity to chat!"

"Princess, my father has already instructed me to go to the Mountains and Seas with him, the king's order cannot be violated, I will go and see how these literati and scholars recite poems, and I will talk to you in detail another day!"

"Hehe, Your Majesty is pampered on you, you have to take it with you wherever you go!"

After the two finished speaking, they said goodbye to each other, and when Princess Wukang passed by Li Ji's side, she tugged at his sleeve and said: "You and Linglong will go to the Shanhai Garden with this princess to see the grand event of the Daqi royal family, if it's not fun, we will act when we see the opportunity, and it's not too late to slip away!"

"Yes!"

Li Ji followed behind Princess Wukang, and he didn't hear what Princess Wukang said clearly, staring at Xiao Yan with a pair of eyes, seeing that he was about to get up and go to Shanhai Beiyuan with the crowd.

He had an idea, and when Princess Wukang and Linglong were not paying attention, he picked up a wine glass on the seat in his hand, and ran towards Xiao Yan quickly, suddenly stumbling and spilling the wine on him.

Li Ji lowered his head and whispered: "The villain should die, the villain should die!"

"It's okay, it's just that the wine spills on the sleeves, and I can wipe it myself!"

Li Ji said secretly: "General Xiao is really a hero, standing up to the sky, being kind-hearted, and treating his subordinates so politely!"

I admired it more and more, and hurriedly helped wipe the wine stains on Xiao Yan's sleeve, and quietly stuffed the envelope that had been hidden in my arms for many days into his hand, raised his head and said softly: "General Xiao, can you remember it?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback and said, "You...... Isn't it the little brother of Shennong Villa?

"General Xiao has good eyesight, and it is Li Ji, a disciple of Shennong Villa, who met in the palace this time, it is really difficult to explain. Three days ago, I was entrusted by Zen Master Huiben of Zen Buddhism, and I must pass on this secret letter to you!"

"Zen Master Huiben...... Where is his old man now?"

Li Ji shook his head and said gloomily: "Since the Shennong Mountains parted with him, there has been no news! I am also trapped in the palace, and I am worried that I can't get out.

Xiao Yan was about to ask again, only to hear a sweet voice coming: "Uncle Xiao......"

Xiao Yan looked up, "Zilin, are you also in the palace?"

"My father has been busy with military affairs recently, so Zi Lin went to the palace on behalf of his father to meet him. Uncle Xiao has been doing well lately!"

Xiao Yan smiled heartily: "Haha, thank you for your concern, everything is fine!"

A breathtaking dark fragrance of the orchid quietly struck, and in an instant, the fragrance permeated the lungs.

Li Ji hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Xiao Zilin.

Xiao Zilin vaguely saw him talking to Xiao Yan, and was a little surprised in his heart, and carefully looked at the person in front of him, who turned out to be the little eunuch behind Princess Wukang who didn't know how to be polite.

"Uncle Xiao, what's wrong?"

"Oh, it's okay!"

Xiao Zilin raised his sharp eyes and stared straight at Li Ji, and said: "Bold slave, just don't salute when you see the county lord, and you still pull and pull with General Xiao, what kind of system!"

Hearing Xiao Zilin's angry reprimand, Li Ji was a little flustered at this time, and when he didn't know how to answer, he suddenly heard a delicate voice sound from behind him: "Oh! Who is so ignorant of etiquette, he dares to scold my subordinates in Xiaoxiang Palace like this!"

I saw Princess Wukang and others appear behind them, Xiao Yan and Xiao Zilin saw Princess Wukang, and they all bowed and saluted: "I've seen the third princess!"

"Little Lizi, why are you still stunned, let's go!"

When Li Ji saw Princess Wukang coming, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, worried that Xiao Zilin would see the clue, so he quickly turned around and left.

Xiao Zilin looked at Princess Wukang and left with Li Ji, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Who is this little eunuch? Why does even Princess Wukang have to protect him?"

Under the bright lights of the palace, the cloud-white and clean hall reflects the clear crystal pearl light like tears, ethereal and illusory, and the beautiful scenery is like a flower across the clouds, making people unable to distinguish where is the real scene and where is the reflection.

She narrowed her eyes, and couldn't help but look at Li Ji's back as she gradually moved away, and she was a little distracted......

Li Ji followed Princess Wukang to the Shanhai Garden, which was like entering a beautiful picture of the rivers and rivers, which was eye-catching.

The mountain and sea are not the garden corridor waist mane back, the eaves teeth are pecked high, the surrounding is surrounded by a bend of green water like the green Luo jade belt around the forest, duckweed is all over the ground, green and clear, scattered everywhere elegant seats, screens, there are smokers, incense pavilions, lamps on both sides, there are more strange flowers and flowers, the sound of birds up and down, spring flowers and autumn moon, the scenery is pleasant.

At this time, it has entered the summer, the wind moves and the flowers fall, thousands of flowers, paving several layers on the ground, the courtyard is like the snow falling at the beginning, it is very beautiful.

Everyone sat down, then heard the crystal bead curtain pouring down, behind the curtain, someone draped the veil to caress the qin, the fingertips rose and fell between the piano sound flowing, or virtual or real, changeable, like a quiet stream dripping spring clear and ethereal, exquisitely clear, and then the water gathered into a gurgling strong current, with tenacious vitality through the mountains and mountains, reefs and shoals, into the rolling rivers and seas, and finally tend to be calm, only the remaining leisurely overtones, like the waves of the fish jumping on the water surface by chance.

After the sound of the piano was played, I heard the master of ceremonies and eunuchs say in a loud voice: "Mountains and seas are not in the garden, the water is flowing, it is to imitate the Lanting Yaji in the year, His Majesty gave the gold bottle to be placed in the water, the bottle flows with the water waves, where it stops, and the counterpart will recite a poem, if the answer is not successful, then drink the wine in the bottle and withdraw from the competition." In addition, His Majesty invited the most prestigious Confucian hermit of the dynasty, the literary master to evaluate the merits, and the final winner is tonight's Kuixing, who can be given the Spring and Autumn Reincarnation pen by His Majesty. ”

After speaking, a eunuch slowly poured the wine into the gold bottle, and then placed it on the jade tray, flowing slowly with the water waves......

All of a sudden, the singing and dancing are leveled, the sleeves are fluttering, the guqin is fluttering, the bell is ringing, the music is melodious, the amber wine, the jasper is fragrant, the golden foot bottle, the jade plate, the food is picturesque, the wine is like a spring, the flowing water is endowed with water, and the wonderful pen is full of flowers.

The sandalwood lit on the pedestal, smoky, so noisy until midnight, the arena is in the ascendant.

After three rounds of drinking, the competition has gone through several rounds, and countless young talents of the royal family have searched their stomachs and racked their brains to fail to answer immediately, so they had to get drunk and withdraw from the competition.

Only Xiao Changmao, the prince of Wenhui, Xiao Ziliang, the king of Jingling, Xiao Feng, the king of Jiangxia, and Xiao Yan, who joined the army of the Gyeonggi Guard, were brilliant and eloquent, and they were fluent in answers, and they were at ease.

Xiao Zhen looked at the four people in the field, and said with satisfaction: "Tonight, all the young talents of the clan are full of literature and thoughts, and they are talented, which is the luck of the Great Qi, and I am extremely happy! Chang Mao and Ziliang are proficient in scriptures, history, Buddhism, and Huang Lao's doctrines, with extensive knowledge and outstanding literary brilliance. Haha, today's heroes in the world are here. Come, I'll have a drink with you. ”

Everyone stood up one after another and drank with Xiao Zhen.