June 18 is the day of the 68th birthday of the Great Xuan Taishi Xiahou Ba.

Although it is not a full birthday, the birthday of the old lady is of great significance to the Xiahou valve party. They deliberately took advantage of this birthday to build momentum for the second prince and the Xiahou valve, creating an unrivaled grand occasion to oppress the imperial party to fall apart and completely give up resistance.

Therefore, three days in advance, Xiahou Valve began to prepare in full swing, and they decorated the streets and alleys of Luodu City, regardless of north and south, in addition to flags and flowers, colorful building streamers, and set up a flowing water seat every other mile. As long as the people in Beijing come in and shout 'Taishi has no borders', they can eat freely.

In the past three days, almost none of the ordinary people in Luodu City have opened fire, and they have all lived on the flowing water mat of the Xiahou valve, eating one by one with a round belly and a shiny face, and naturally the whole city is full of gratitude to the old lady.

"The old lady is really benevolent......"

"Yes, you must live a long life......

"The old lady's health and longevity are the blessings of our little people......"

Lu Xin sat in the carriage, and he could clearly hear the praise of the people through the carriage.

"Xiahou valve really made a bloody investment this time." He couldn't help but smile at the Great Elder Lu Xian, who was sitting opposite, "Three days of flowing water mat will cost at least one million yuan. ”

"It's a big deal, but it's surprisingly good." Lu Jian said with a smile: "Sure enough, money can channel the spirit, and it can even invite people's hearts." At this time, if there is a conflict between the emperor and the old lady, I am afraid that public opinion will not be on the emperor's side. ”

"That's right, it seems that the old lady is also a little anxious, and she doesn't want to drag it out indefinitely." Lu Xin said softly.

"Hehe, it seems that this good show is inevitable, let's wait and see." Lu Yan nodded.

"That's right."

Lu Xin's eyes flashed with coldness, and his hands were folded into his sleeves. The two valves are now in flames, and Lu Xiu and others have advised him not to come to congratulate him on his birthday in person, and let them be a representative to explain the past. But Lu Xin has been busy for so long, how can he not witness this moment when the show begins?

As the two spoke, the carriage slowed down.

Lu Jian lifted the curtain of the car and looked out, only to see that it was still three or four miles away from the gate of Xiahou Fangfang. The wide street has been blocked by the traffic that came to celebrate the birthday. This is still the result of Jingzhao Mansion sending people to try their best to maintain traffic, otherwise not a single car will think about passing over.

The grand occasion was more than twice as lively as last year's Pei Qiu's birthday.

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At this time, Xiahou Fang was already flooded with crowds of people who came to congratulate him.

Fortunately, Xiahou Valve had expected it, and it was rehearsed in advance yesterday, and it was barely busy at this time. They led the guests who came to celebrate their birthdays to various courtyards according to their relationship and status...... They made use of the entire Xiahou Fang and set up dozens of banquets to entertain today's guests. Each banquet site has arranged enough people, filled with tea and fruit plates and snacks, and thoughtfully set up an awning to protect the guests from the scorching sun.

What's even more exaggerated is that in each pergola, there are tanks of ice cubes for guests to use, and the cost of this alone is as high as hundreds of thousands!

Under such careful and meticulous preparation by Xiahou Valve, although there are many guests, they are not disturbed. After people entered the play under the guidance of the Xiahou Valve clan, they enjoyed the thoughtful service of the subordinates, tasted the delicious chilled, and chatted calmly, with a harmonious and happy atmosphere.

In Lingyun Hall, there is also a harmonious atmosphere. The high-level leaders of the various valves seemed to have forgotten the tension in the court, and were not affected by the dispute over the country for months, sitting together and talking and laughing, and being affectionate like a family.

"Old Wei, we haven't sat together in a few days." Xie Xun patted Wei Kang's arm affectionately. "I can't let you go back today."

"That's it," Cui Yan also smiled: "It's easy to get together, I'll have a good drink later." ”

"Don't make a mistake about you two old people, today is the old lady's birthday." Wei Kang smiled and said, "Let's not take the lead." ”

"Alas, when you drink well, the old man will be happy." Xiahou Ba stroked his beard, smiled kindly, and said to Pei Du and Lu Xin: "You two also let go, how comfortable can you come." ”

Lu Xin is considered a junior, and Pei Du has not returned to Luodu for more than ten years, and the two of them are indeed a little out of place sitting there, and they all smiled and nodded when they heard this.

The lords, great elders, and great grandmasters were eating tea and chatting, and time passed quickly, and before they knew it, it was almost noon.

Although the guests outside were not worried about eating and drinking, they were also secretly surprised, I don't know why the old lady delayed the banquet?

A thoughtful guest whispered, "Eighty percent is waiting for your guests." ”

"What other distinguished guest can make the old lady wait for a long time?" The crowd asked, puzzled.

"Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty will come?" Many people were stunned when they heard this, it is said that the emperor generally does not go to the courtier's house to congratulate the courtiers on their birthday.

"Of course, you forgot to go to the New Year's Winter, Your Majesty went to Pei Valve's birthday?"

"Oh, yes, yes! His Majesty did congratulate Mrs. Pei on his birthday, and made an exception to crown him as the king of Fenyang County. Everyone suddenly realized: "There is a car in front and a rut in the back, Your Majesty really can't favor one over the other." ”

"Of course not, and at that time, His Majesty personally promised to give him the title of king on the birthday of the Taishi, add nine tin, and ascend to the big mound!"

"Yes, yes, yes, that's true. Recently, just looking at the fight for the country, I forgot that there is still this matter. The guests were immediately interested, and they talked excitedly: "Your Majesty won't be angry and won't come to the door, right?" ”

"Hehe, that's going to make the old lady mad." Many guests who were afraid that the world would not be chaotic sneered and said: "There will be a good show to watch when the time comes." ”

"Hey, it's better not to stage this kind of drama, if you're not careful, all Luo will be scared." There are also those who are timid and afraid, and their legs and stomachs unconsciously turn and say: "Isn't it okay for everyone to be harmonious and live a good life?" ”

The "naïve ......" has its own understanding people who are merciless, and pierces their illusions: "The mountain rain is coming, and the wind is full of buildings, and a big chaos is inevitable." ”

Saying that, the man took a bite of the chilled Xizhou melon, and the juice splashed in his mouth and said: "Everyone still has wine today and drunk today, let's have fun in time!" ”

The guests guessed correctly, Xiahou Ba was waiting for the Initial Emperor. He had already made up his mind, if the First Emperor didn't come today, even if he waited until dark, he wouldn't hold a banquet.

Even deep in his heart, he was faintly looking forward to the initial emperor's ability not to show up, which showed that Huangfu Yu was instigated and afraid, what else did such an opponent have to worry about? Defeat it in one go and change the dynasty!

While the guests were whispering, they heard a loud singing outside the door.

"Your Majesty has arrived!"