Hearing that His Majesty and the noble concubine were about to arrive, all the officials who participated in the dinner immediately began to take their seats, and sat at their respective banquets according to their respective positions. Of course, the vast majority of people can only sit on a few tables around the Agarwood Pavilion, and there are only more than ten people who can enter the Agarwood Pavilion for a banquet. Wang Yuan is one of the more than ten people.

Everyone sat down, Wang Yuan's eyes swept over the brightly lit pavilion seats, An Lushan, Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Han, Prince Li Heng and others were present. Mrs. Qin Guo's wonderful eyes kept glancing at her, her eyes were full of love, obviously the matter with Wang Yuan was no longer a secret, and she was also a lot bolder. Li Heng sat on the seat with a face like dead wood, his eyes didn't know where to look, but it was Li Fuguo's eyes standing behind him who stared at Wang Yuan with a sinister look. Wang Yuan didn't pay attention to him, and didn't even look at him.

An Lushan sat behind the long case, with a very honest smile on his face, coupled with his simple figure and demeanor, people who don't know the details will definitely be confused by such an appearance, and think that he is an honest man. However, this is not the case with his two sons, who stood behind An Lushan with arrogant expressions, as if everyone owed them money to the An family, as if they had come to the capital to collect debts.

There are also several figures with heads and faces on the seat, such as Chen Xuanli, the general of Shenwu, who also has a place today. There are also several radicals and a knots in the list. However, Wang Yuan didn't see Li Linfu when he looked at it, which made Wang Yuan wonder very much, how could Li Linfu not come on such an occasion? It's weird.

I was surprised, I saw the north lights of the Agarwood Pavilion shining, two rows of palace maids carrying the palace lanterns lightly, under the light, Xuanzong wearing a brocade dragon robe held the hand of the concubine Niangniang and came side by side towards the Agarwood Pavilion. An attendant walked quickly first, and shouted: "Your Majesty and the concubine have arrived!" ”

Everyone hurriedly left the table and got up, knelt on the ground one after another, and saluted loudly. Xuanzong's face was beaming, and after he raised his feet and went up the steps, he turned around and greeted Yang Guifei with concern to be careful about the steps. Yang Guifei is full of jewels, and the phoenix crown is radiant. With elaborate makeup on her face, she is already a very beautiful woman, and she is even more beautiful after this dress, and she is captivating the country and the city. It's just that she doesn't seem to be particularly happy, and she only has a faint smile on her face, but her brows are slightly frowned. Facing Xuanzong stretching out to take her hand, he hesitated for a moment before extending his hand, and the disgust between his eyebrows flashed.

Xuanzong and Yang Guifei walked into the Agarwood Pavilion side by side and stood still, looked at the surrounding ministers kneeling on the ground with a smile, and waved their hands and said, "Get up, take your seats." ”

Everyone thanked him and got up, shook his clothes and straightened his clothes, and then sat down again, and Xuanzong and the concubine also sat behind the golden long case under the guidance of Gao Lishi. Yang Guozhong left the table and got up, came to Xuanzong and saluted: "Your Majesty, the banquet is about to start, but Li Xiangguo has not arrived yet, are you waiting for him, or will we start immediately?" ”

Xuanzong was stunned and said, "Didn't the right minister come?" What's wrong with him? Lux, ask someone, let's wait for him, the right minister will not come. ”

Gao Lishi hurriedly bowed down, turned around and ordered an attendant to inquire, and before the attendant left the pavilion, he heard a shout from the attendant who greeted him outside: "Li Xiangguo has arrived!" ”

Xuanzong said happily: "It's here!" I just said, on such an important occasion, why didn't Xiangguo come? See, it's here. ”

Yang Guozhong smiled and nodded yes. But seeing that outside the Agarwood Pavilion, two healthy servants carried a chair into the pavilion in a flash, and it was Li Linfu who was sitting on the chair. When they came to the seat of Xuanzong and the concubine, the servants put down the chair, and Li Linfu motioned for the two to help themselves up, and called His Majesty's concubine to kneel down and salute.

Xuanzong hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Xiangguo, you don't have to be polite." I also said why didn't I see you, but you're here, so sit down. ”

Li Linfu's face didn't seem to be very good, and he looked a little pale, I don't know if it was because of the light. But the spirit was as usual, and after thanking him, he smiled and said: "Today is a good day for the concubine, why wouldn't the old minister come?" Even if you can't walk, you have to climb to congratulate the concubine. I encountered some small things on the road just now and was delayed, please forgive your majesty and my mother. ”

Xuanzong smiled: "Then what's there?" It's good to come, isn't this not the beginning yet? ”

Yang Guifei also smiled and said, "Xiangguo doesn't have to care, please sit down." ”

After Li Linfu thanked him, the two servants slowly helped him to the table at the top of the right head, and let him sit cross-legged on the soft futon and take his place. Yang Guozhong smiled, waited for Li Linfu to settle down properly, and then said to Xuanzong with a smile: "Your Majesty, Niangniang, everyone has arrived, and this dinner will begin." Before the dinner, the minister dared to ask today's birthday star concubine Niangniang to say a few words to all of us, I wonder if Your Majesty Niangniang is gracious? ”

"This ......" Yang Guifei obviously didn't expect her to speak before the banquet, and she was a little hesitant for a while.

Xuanzong laughed and said: "This proposal is good, the concubine naturally wants to say a few words, and the ministers are afraid that they can also be the same, I want to hear a few words from the concubine." ”

"Yes, yes, let's say a few words. Today's birthday, how can I not have some small wishes, just say a few words. The officials said one after another.

Yang Guifei was still a little hesitant, in fact, all this today was not what she wanted, but Xuanzong had nothing to do with her. I was going to pass this day as soon as possible, but she didn't really want to fit in on such an occasion, so she didn't know what to say for a while.

"I'll say a few words for the concubine." A man shouted.

Everyone looked and found that the person who spoke with a loud voice was An Lushan. This guy jumped out and didn't know what to do.

"General An, don't make trouble, it's Niangniang who speaks now, what are you talking about? How can you speak for your mother, it's just nonsense. Yang Guozhong said half-jokingly and half-reprimandingly.

"Why not? I have my reasons. Your Majesty, please listen to the reason. The minister regards His Majesty as the monarch's father, and the concubine is my mother. Is there anything wrong with the son saying a few words for his mother? Your Majesty, you give me a judgment. ”

Everyone inside and outside the Agarwood Pavilion suddenly burst into laughter, Xuanzong's body trembled, and even the concubine couldn't help but laugh. Wang Yuan smiled and thought: No wonder An Lushan is loved by Xuanzong, as long as there is no lower limit and no bottom line, then it is easy to achieve the goal. People in their fifties call themselves the sons of the concubines, and this An Lushan can be regarded as extremely shameless.

Xuanzong likes this atmosphere, and one of the reasons why An Lushan is favored by him is that An Lushan is a pistachio and often makes himself happy. A person who can make himself happy and take on the responsibility of guarding the border for himself, how can he not be pampered and loved?

"There is some truth in what you say, and it is natural for a son to say a few words for his mother." Xuanzong laughed.

Yang Guifei frowned and said in a low voice: "San Lang! ”

Xuanzong laughed in a low voice: "Ai Concubine, everyone can have fun, it's not true." How did you give birth to such an ugly and fat son? Isn't it against the peace of heaven? ”

Yang Guifei looked at An Lushan's appearance, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If I allowed you to speak, what would you say?" Xuanzong continued to tease.

An Lushan stood up with a big belly and said, "Your Majesty has listened." I'm going to say that. ”

Xuanzong scolded with a smile: "Just say it, what kind of thing to sell." ”

An Lushan coughed and cleared his throat, and everyone quieted down to listen to him, but listened to An Lushan say: "Today's mother's fangchen, next year's tomorrow will also be your mother's birthday." ”

Xuanzong smiled: "Isn't this nonsense? ”

An Lushan continued: "Today next year, let's come to the party again to celebrate Niangniang's birthday, and hope that the concubine Niangniang and His Majesty will give birth to a big fat son." Our monarchs and ministers are overjoyed together. ”

"Hahaha......" The ministers burst into laughter, and Xuanzong also laughed and scolded: "You Hu'er, you are really open-mouthed, I will give you a face." ”

Yang Guifei's face was flushed, she didn't know whether she was ashamed or angry, and said angrily to Xuanzong: "San Lang, are you still laughing? This guy is really unreasonable. ”

Xuanzong patted the dragon case and pointed at An Lushan and said, "Hu'er, punish for drinking, talk nonsense." ”

An Lushan shouted: "Did the minister say the wrong thing? Well, the punishment for wine is. Then he picked up a full glass of wine and drank it all.

After An Lushan's trouble, the atmosphere on the field was relaxed, and everyone was no longer so nervous and restrained. Yang Guifei also calmed down, thinking that since she was doing such a grand event for herself today, she should say a few words, so she stood up and said a few words.

"Your Majesty is grateful for such a grand birthday for your concubine today. If you say a few words, the concubine is not eloquent, and she can't say anything. Then just say a few words from your heart, and toast three glasses of wine. ”

Yang Guifei picked up a tall gold cup, raised it towards Xuanzong, and said with a smile: "The first cup of wine is naturally to pay tribute to Your Majesty, and the concubines want to thank Your Majesty for your love and grace. ”

"Niangniang is right, Your Majesty is in good health, long live long live." Yang Guozhong raised his wine glass and shouted.

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!" The ministers raised their glasses and shouted loudly.

Xuanzong excitedly took the wine glass and drank it all, although he knew that it was impossible to live long live, but as long as he listened to these words, he was excited and happy. The first glass of wine toasted by the beloved woman was as sweet as honey, and it was worth it to organize this birthday party so diligently.

Colliers held the flask and filled the second glass for the concubine himself. Yang Guifei picked up the cup and said in a deep voice: "This second glass of wine, I want to respect everyone here, you are all the pillars of my Datang, without you, my Datang would not be so strong." Without your assistance, Your Majesty alone would not be able to make my Tang Dynasty a kingdom of heaven. I hope that you can all be loyal and patriotic, do your best for Datang, and dedicate your efforts to the prosperity of Datang, so that the people of the world can enjoy prosperity and peace forever! ”

"Well said!" Xuanzong raised his glass and praised: "Our monarchs and ministers are united in their hearts, so that the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty will be sustainable, the world will always be peaceful, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment!" ”

"The world will always be peaceful, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment!" The ministers raised their glasses and shouted, and drank together.

Yang Yuhuan picked up the third glass of wine, and after two glasses, her body was already slightly shaking, as if she was overwhelmed by the wine. Under the gaze of hundreds of pairs of eyes, she raised her glass and drank the third glass of wine silently, without saying anything.

Xuanzong was surprised and said, "Why didn't Concubine Ai say anything about the third glass of wine?" ”

Yang Guifei's face rose with a red cloud of wine, and she squinted at Xuanzong and said: "The third glass of wine, I salute myself, I said some things to myself, but it was all in my heart, so I didn't tell San Lang." Does Saburo even have to listen to what I say to myself? ”

Xuanzong was stunned, obviously feeling the unkindness in the concubine's tone, and hurriedly smiled: "No, no, no, today is a good day for you, you should have said something to yourself, you don't need to say it to the public." ”

"Then thank you Saburo!" Yang Guifei sat down slowly, her body was crooked, and the maid on the side was busy supporting her.

Gao Lishi whispered in Xuanzong's ear: "Your Majesty, don't be surprised, the concubine seems to be overwhelmed with alcohol." ”