That night, whether Princess Taiping was pregnant or not, Xue Shao didn't know. But the next morning, he heard about someone else's happy event, and the princess of the East Palace, Wei Shi, gave birth to a boy.

At dawn, the giant drums in the palace rang non-stop, announcing the good news to the people of Chang'an City. With such a drum sound, those who didn't have to go to court today had to go.

Xue Shao, Xue Chuyu, and Guo Yuanzhen all got up when they heard the drums and rushed into the palace to participate in this morning's court, and learned the news at the court meeting. Of course, Li Zhi did not come to the court, Wu Zetian, who presided over the court meeting, was quite happy, and the court announced that when Li Xian, the newborn eldest son, was full moon, he would be named the "imperial grandson", and then he would also be amnesty to the world!

It is rare to establish the emperor's grandson, let alone settle down at birth. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty clearly felt that the emperor wanted to pass on the throne of the Li family from generation to generation. Especially now that the emperor's body and dragon body are poor, it is an open secret, and at this time, Li Xian gave birth to an eldest grandson, which is really like "sending charcoal in the snow" to give Li Zhi a shot of strength.

At the court meeting that day, it was also announced that on the evening of the Shangyuan Festival the day after tomorrow, His Majesty the Emperor would personally climb the Vermilion Bird Tower in the imperial city as in previous years to meet the people of Chang'an. There will be some new policies to be announced this year.

Xue Shao thought of the royal family's annual banquet that day, and he already knew the intention of the two saints, which was nothing more than to declare to the outside world that His Majesty the emperor was very good, so as to stabilize people's hearts.

The imperial court specially issued an order to Xue Shao, handed over the imperial security work of the Shangyuan Festival to Qianqi, and appointed Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu, the two "idol" young generals, to serve on the left and right, that is, to protect the emperor's majesty. Wu Zetian also gave Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu a set of special Shangyuan Rong clothes to Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu in the court, so that they could wear them together on the day of the Shangyuan Festival to serve His Majesty.

The Manchu Dynasty Wenwu thought in his heart that this kind of errand should have been done by Feng Chenwei, but now the two saints deliberately made such an arrangement, which should be to show their appreciation and respect for Xue Shao. At the end of last year, Xue Shao returned triumphantly from Bai Tieyu, and the imperial court has not yet rewarded him. It is estimated that this matter will be arranged on the day of the Shangyuan Festival.

That set of military uniforms is obviously the dazzling style of the Tang Dynasty court costumes, and the brilliance is extremely bright, not so much a military costume as a "tide costume". There is also a golden scabbard decorated with colorful glazed gems of the horizontal knife, such a knife is only cast twice a year in the Tang Dynasty, specially distributed to the Shangyuan Festival in front of the Imperial Majesty in front of the confidant of the love general, called "Taiyi" and "Tianguan".

The naming of these two knives is obviously quite related and said.

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was in power, the fifteenth day of the first month was a grand festival to worship the "Taiyi God". Therefore, according to old legends, the Taiyi God is the god who dominates the universe; In the Taoist "Three Yuan Theory", there are three important festivals of Shangyuan, Zhongyuan, and Xiayuan, and the three officials in charge of the upper, middle, and lower elements are heaven, earth, and man. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, it belongs to the "heavenly official".

Wu Zetian also took advantage of his happiness and asked Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu to immediately change into their respective Shangyuan Rong clothes and show the Manchu Dynasty civil and military forces.

The two went to the side hall to change their clothes, and the two treasure knives Xue Shaopei Taiyi and Xue Chuyu Pei Tianguan, after the change, the two returned to the court.

"What a heroic two Langjun! Only I, Datang, will have such a good man with a fairy appearance and all-round talents! Wu Zetian couldn't help but praise loudly, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were also amazed and envious.

Xue Shao has long been accustomed to being "cruelly watched" like this anyway, but Xue Chuyu is very unaccustomed to it, he will be calm and relaxed in the face of thousands of troops and horses alone, but now he feels that his face is red from side to side, and he looks forward to the early end of today's court.

Xue Shao was thinking in his heart that it was definitely not a whim for the two of us to be in the limelight arranged by the two of them like this, and they definitely had no interest in being behind the scenes of idol stars. Most likely, they were building momentum in advance for the promotion of the two of us.

Could it be that Guo Yuanzhen's crow mouth said that Xue Chuyu and I would be transferred away from Qianqi together and go to take over the right feather Lin Wei?

After the court meeting dispersed, before the two idol-level young generals had time to walk down Longwei Road, they were called by Wu Zetian's inner servants and asked them to go to the imperial study of the Xuanzheng Palace to meet the queen of heaven.

The Xuanzheng Hall is behind the Hanyuan Hall in the court hall, and all the way through a large "office area", the most important Zhongshu Province of the Tang Dynasty, Menxia Province and Yushitai, etc., these yamen are located in the middle area of the two palaces.

The government hall where the prime ministers deliberated was located in Menxia Province.

When Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu followed the chamberlain to the Xuanzheng Palace, there were two people walking not far and not close in front of them, one was Pei Yan in the waiter, and the other was Liu Qixian, his deputy Huangmen waiter.

With the current pace, Xue Shao and the others will soon catch up with them. Xue Shao whispered to the eunuch who was guiding the way, signaling him to slow down. The eunuch was also very sober, and he hurried past the prime minister in the territory of Menxia Province, which was quite taboo. So he took Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu and walked slowly, about thirty steps away from Pei Yan.

Unexpectedly, when Pei Yan turned around and saw Xue Shao, he didn't leave, standing there as if waiting for Xue Shao.

Xue Shao couldn't see the prime minister and took a detour, so he and Xue Chuyu stepped forward to salute.

"Two generals, so heroic!" Pei Yan nodded with a smile on his face, and then said, "Where are you going in such a hurry?" ”

The eunuch who led the way hurriedly replied, "Elder Pei Ge, the villain is ordered by the Queen of Heaven to invite the two generals to go to the imperial study of the Xuanzheng Palace to meet them. ”

"Oh, that's a good thing." Pei Yan smiled as if he was harmless to humans and animals, and said, "At the end of last year, the two generals came to Beijing to fight Bai Tieyu and capture the bandit leader within one month, and the government and the opposition were very happy. Now, it's time to reward the two generals for their meritorious deeds. ”

Xue Shao arched his hand quietly, "Xue Mou, as a general, it is his duty to protect the country and the people, fight against rebellion and suppress rebellion, and I dare not ask for rewards." ”

"Xue Concubine, Gao Feng Liang Festival!" Pei Yan smiled, turned his head and looked at Xue Chuyu again, "The tiger father has no dogs, very good, very good." ”

Xue Chuyu hugged his fists and bowed, without saying a word.

Xue Shao smiled and said: "Elder Ge, forgive me, Chu Yu has always been smiling and stingy with words. ”

"You two brothers are very close to each other." Pei Yan said in a joking tone, "The same young and handsome, the same mighty." The two of them are like one body, just like a copper coin. ”

Liu Qixian, who was beside Pei Yan, immediately smiled and said: "The elder of the pavilion is very appropriate, the two generals are one round and one square, and they are really like a copper coin!" ”

Xue Chuyu still didn't say a word, Xue Shao smiled faintly, "What Elder Pei Ge said is reasonable. Brothers work together to break the gold, and the two of us together are still somewhat useful. If you separate, it will really be worthless. ”

"Xue Yuma, it's really funny!" Pei Yan laughed a few times, and Liu Qixian also laughed like an echo worm.

The two walked away.

Xue Shao and the others stood in place, waiting for them to go far before moving.

The leading eunuch walked a few steps farther, and Xue Chuyu, who had not been silent, spoke, and whispered to Xue Shao: "Pei Yan, very hostile. ”

"It's right to have bad intentions." Xue Shao also whispered.

Xue Chuyu frowned, "He has always been unaccustomed to the Xue family. ”

"It's like we can't get used to him." Xue Shao smiled indifferently.

The Xuanzheng Hall arrived, and before going to the Dragon Tail Road, Xue Shao subconsciously looked at the Courtyard.

Of course, Xue Chuyu knew what Xue Shao was looking at, and he smiled warmly, "Later, I'll accompany my son?" ”

"What are you doing there if you have nothing to do?" Xue Shao glared at him.

Xue Chuyu smiled again, "Then how about going to the Martial Academy?" ”

"Shut up!"

Xue Shao scolded, but thought in his heart that it was possible to see Shangguan Wan'er in these two places. In contrast, the Chambers are more likely. I don't know how Shangguan Wan'er is doing now, I haven't seen her for a long time!

Later, the eunuch who led the way brought Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu to the front of the palace. The two of them were about to unload their sabers and hand them to the Fengchenwei brothers who were guarding the door, when a female voice came from within—

"The queen of heaven has permission, and the two generals can bring knives to meet them."

Feng Chenwei's people all recognized Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu, and hurriedly returned the knife to them, "Two generals, please!" ”

Xue Shao was a little absent-minded when he took the knife, and his eyes kept staring at the hall.

There, Shangguan Wan'er is standing!

Xue Chuyu showed that silly warm smile again, and Xue Shao couldn't help it when he saw him like this, so he also laughed.

"The two generals are really in good spirits on happy occasions, and they are smiling so happily." Shangguan Wan'er stepped forward and bowed down, "Wan'er is ordered by the Queen of Heaven to welcome the two generals here!" ”

"How dare you!"

The two stepped forward and saluted back, and Xue Shao looked left and right, surrounded by Fengchenwei's guards and palace maids and eunuchs.

It's really not easy to talk about.

Unexpectedly, Xue Shao didn't speak, and Xue Chuyu suddenly spoke: "Miss Shangguan, after the last martial arts lecture held by the Martial Arts Academy, I asked you to count the expenses and the manpower and materials used, and make a return together. Now, are they all done? ”

"Back to General Xue's words, Wan'er was already ready to be delivered, but General Xue led the troops to the battle." Shangguan Wan'er said, "Later, Wan'er will bring the report and present it to General Xue in person." ”

Xue Chuyu had a completely businesslike expression, and said with a straight face: "You personally get the Martial Arts Academy, and I want to be a school in person." If you have any questions, you have to ask the girl for advice. ”

"Yes." Shangguan Wan'er promised.

Xue Shao couldn't help but want to laugh again, I really didn't expect Xue Chuyu, a dead wood, to pretend to be a public and private person to help me create an opportunity to meet Shangguan Wan'er!

Good brother, play well and cover!

Later, Shangguan Wan'er personally led Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu into the imperial study.

As soon as the two walked in, before they had time to pay homage, they heard Wu Zetian's hearty laughter.

"Look, two of our most heroic young generals in the Tang Dynasty are here!"

Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu were stunned at the same time, Shangguan Wan'er was already well-behaved and bowed to the two of them, "Wan'er to meet General Taiyi, to meet General Tianguan!" ”

Wu Zetian laughed, "Very good, very good!" Wan'er really has a good heart, the names of General Taiyi and General Tianguan are as beautiful as poetry and painting! ”

Xue Shao and Xue Chuyu glanced at each other, and at the same time thought to themselves: They are actually idle on this job, and they still give us nicknames?