The sound of the piano came, Zhu Qiming looked down at the Buddha beads on his wrist, a deep expectation woke up from a long memory, shook off the dust of his body, and brought a wonderful tremor into his body, the experience was hazy, but unprecedented.

The maid lifted the curtain, but the sound of the piano suddenly stopped. Lu Xiyu got up slowly, glanced at the stars, and then lowered his head with a smile, and the corners of his eyes and eyebrows seemed to be shy.

When we met by chance in the lamp market, five years have passed, and now the two of them have just started to fall in love, and their minds are no longer so simple, but the initial memory has not faded. Nalan Xingde in later generations is an amorous talent, and the sentence "If life is only as first seen", how much sadness and helplessness is exhausted! Only a very small number of people can do it, and most of the living beings are like what the "Book of Songs" says, "there is no beginning, and there is no end", this hatred or strange people in the world are uncertain, or complain about the wind, frost and snow sword in the world.

A pair of young boys and girls naturally don't think about such a heavy issue of fate and fate, they just can't help but secretly feel happy for the reunion after a long absence.

"Sister." Zhu Qiming came to Lu Xiyu's side in three steps and two steps, looked at her very carefully, and saw that she was combing Chaoyun's fragrant bun, wearing a white background floral skirt, without powder, but naturally delicate.

I haven't seen her for a year, and she is already slim.

Lu Xiyu's face seemed to be more gentle, and she was no longer the innocent girl she was back then. "It is rumored in Beijing that you have a great victory in the first month, why did you return to Beijing in late spring?"

Zhu Qiming's brain had a momentary short circuit. There are many wounded, and the army needs to rest, which is a very normal reason for the late return, but it seems that there is another reason for the delay of more than a month, that is, he wants to find an opportunity to go to Lujia Village, and he got his wish, so he only brought a few close guards for this reason, and successfully concealed the others.

Aunt Fang's appearance has not changed much, but her expression has added a bit of nobility. A group of children are growing up day by day, Xiaoju's snot bubbles are gone, Qing'er is still so smiling, Dafu and Xiaolong are about to marry, and Nianqing is about to leave the cabinet······ Yo, this matter must not be forgotten, you have to hurry back to Yuefu and order someone to prepare a three-point gift.

Zhu Qiming came back to his senses and said with a smile: "More than 100 people were seriously injured and had to recuperate, so they missed the return date. ”

Lu Xiyu's gaze touched the Buddha beads on Zhu Qiming's wrist, "You still have it?" I thought you threw it away. ”

"I want the blessing of the Buddha all my life, how can I throw it away!"

Lu Xiyu smiled, "Are you okay?" ”

"Everything is fine, there is a Buddha······ Buddha beads protect my body, and my whole body is intact. ”

Lu Xiyu quietly looked at the armor and helmet on Zhu Qiming's body, and his eyes stayed on the red tassel for a moment. "You really have the style of a young general. Now, you have become a popular person in the boudoir, and before you return to Beijing, the legend arrives in Beijing in advance, and everyone sees you again in the morning······ The appearance of swaggering through the market, I am afraid that the people in the boudoir will not be able to leave you within a month. ”

What kind of swagger? Isn't that what you are told? Zhu Qiming felt unhappy in his heart, with the title of "Young General", which was given by Lu Xiyu Kang, it was enough for him to suffer for a while.

"Last year, I left the Forbidden City and went to the northern suburbs to camp with the army, when only my sister came to see me off, and now I am back in the capital, I only care about my sister's judgment, as for how others talk about it, hum, it doesn't matter!"

Zhu Qiming's words were full of sadness, which made Lu Xiyu feel a little surprised. "Are you alright?"

"Oh, I almost forgot to get down to business. After I returned to Beijing, I had to go to school again, and this time, my husband and sister would probably have to go to another hospital. Zhu Qiming hurriedly diverted the topic.

"Yo, our young hero has returned to Beijing!" Princess Changde walked out, she was wearing regular clothes, a little powder, compared with the past, her appearance was more virtuous. "In the past month or so, your story has spread in the capital, 'heroes and heroes in the world, Jiang Zuo's beautiful husband', it seems that the warlocks of the rivers and lakes back then were quite prescient."

"Princess Changde's praise." Zhu Qiming glanced at Princess Changde's outfit again, and couldn't help but shake his head and said: "When I returned from the bloody battle, you didn't dress up to greet me, because I was on an errand for you, and I almost broke my leg!" ”

Princess Changde's face was slightly gloomy, and she feigned anger: "Don't dig through old accounts, I'll be angry when I think about it!" On the day of the wedding, I was looking for you everywhere, but you were nowhere to be found, did you do this third brother? ”

Thinking about it or his own back, Zhu Qiming immediately arched his hand and said: "Congratulations to the two of you on becoming a good couple and growing old together!" ”

Lu Xiyu covered her mouth and chuckled a few times, and Princess Changde also turned her anger into joy, "That's it, you can triumph better than anything else." However, you still need me a congratulatory gift. ”

"Congratulatory gifts are naturally to be made up. This time, the emperor said that he would reward the jewelry, and you will choose one after I receive the reward. ”

"What is the same? You have to pick a few things, or you can ask the royal supervisor to send the jewels to me, and when I have had my fun, I will have the rest delivered to you. ”

You're welcome! Zhu Qiming muttered in his heart, but in front of this largest investor, how could he still have the confidence to bargain? Muttered, "Listen to you." ”

Princess Changde smiled, "Sit down, someone will come to pass the meal in a few moments, and fireworks will be set off for half an hour at night to celebrate your success." Sister Xiyu, you also sit. ”

The three of them sat down, and the maid served tea. At this time, a series of footsteps sounded outside, and the footsteps stopped outside the curtain, and then Xue Huan's voice came.

"Your Royal Highness, the British Duke, the Marquis of Taining, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, the Marquis of Anping, the Marquis of Wu'an, and the Marquis of Yongkang ask to see you, and they want to have a banquet for Your Highness."

"Nope!" Princess Changde pouted and said, "When King Yue set out on the expedition, weren't these people waiting to see the joke?" Now that the king of Yue has won the battle, they will come to the knot, do they still have the appearance of the lords! ”

Princess Changde's words were a little mean, and Zhu Qiming frowned slightly when she heard this. I think that although the emperor granted him the right to enter and leave the prince without prohibition, but seeing Wuxun in private, this matter is still quite taboo. "Convey to all the county princes and princes, thank them for their kindness, this king has not received the emperor's order, it is inconvenient to meet, and it is not too late to feast them after this king's request."

The sound of footsteps outside the curtain resumed, and after a moment it stopped abruptly. "Your Highness, they sent a congratulatory gift, can you accept it?"

"No, you can't. This time it is not the king's private matter, and the congratulatory gift can only be given to the emperor. ”

"Yes." Xue Huan outside the curtain left directly.

Over there, Princess Changde still pouted, "Why are you so polite to them!" ”

"It's all merit or merit, don't slack off." Zhu Qiming said lightly.

A grandmother came to pass the meal, and Princess Changde invited Zhu Qiming and Lu Xiyu to get up and go to the dining room.

It was already nightfall, and there was a sudden shrill whistling sound and a deafening explosion outside, and when I looked through the window, I saw that the night sky was full of flowers, and it was extremely gorgeous. A moment later, I heard the excited shouts of the people around me.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness King Yue!" A group of grandmothers and palace maids bowed to Zhu Qiming.

The dining room is lit up with lights, and the atmosphere is festive. The hanging paintings on the four walls are obviously from the handwriting of court painters, showing the subtlety of ink freehand; The incense mist curls on the shiny copper stove, and the faint yellow ripe fragrance refreshes the heart and spleen; The delicate rosewood dining table is filled with seasonal flowers collected from the Caoqiao Flower Garden, and the natural aroma is mixed with the smell of yellow ripe incense, making people's sense of smell less sensitive.

More than a dozen female musicians in light shirts stood aside, waiting to play music.

Princess Changde looked at Zhu Qiming with a smile, "There are five foreign women on the side of the wing, give me a face, let them come over to serve the banquet." ”

There were female guests present, Xue Huan couldn't enter to accompany him, thinking that there was no man to accompany him during the banquet, Zhu Qiming was less interested, and just wanted to answer, but was preempted by Lu Xiyu: "You are really beautiful today!" ”

Thinking that what Lu Xiyu said was true, the scenery on the street in the morning was enough, and he was in the limelight at the imperial banquet in the Forbidden City, and after letting go of the emperor's order, he could still continue to be beautiful. As long as he, the prince, is willing, there are countless people lining up to feast on him, and he can eat a hundred family banquets and never return all night. As soon as he thought of this, Zhu Qiming suddenly felt a sudden feeling.

Suddenly, I heard a deafening cracking sound outside the window, and when I looked up, I saw several fireworks outside the window, and the fire trees and silver flowers seemed to light up the night sky of the entire capital.

As a result, the smell of blood from the battlefield disappeared leisurely, and the boundless prosperity in front of him was like a glass of spirit, and Zhu Qiming only needed to taste it for a moment to get slightly drunk.

"Princess Changde, I want to drink liquor."

Princess Changde forgot to cover her mouth, and when she smiled, she showed two rows of white teeth. "Okay. It's okay to get drunk with me, see who dares to say yours isn't! ”

Suddenly, a grandmother led Shang Huaiying and hurriedly walked in.

"Sima Jian and eunuch Shang Huaiying see Princess Changde. His Royal Highness the King of Yue, the emperor summoned His Royal Highness to enter the palace immediately. ”

Zhu Qiming, Princess Changde, and Lu Xiyu were all stunned. Zhu Qiming said suspiciously: "What about the celebrant supervisor? Why did the Shang father-in-law come to deliver the decree? ”

Shang Huaiying's face was not very good-looking, and he shook his head and said: "The Sprinkle family doesn't know, when the emperor issued the order, the Sprinkle family didn't know what to do. ”

Zhu Qiming was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Princess Changde, "Don't worry, it's not too late to fill your stomach and go." ”

Zhu Qiming had to hurriedly use a bowl of soup and a bowl of rice, and then said goodbye to Princess Changde.

With Shang Huaiying left Princess Changde's mansion, walked briskly on the road, and saw Xue Huan trotting over, "Your Highness, the congratulatory message has been thought of below, and you are still waiting to show your hand. ”

"The emperor is urgently calling, this king must not be delayed for a moment, you are busy, you don't have to send each other."

Zhu Qiming waved his hand at Xue Huan, and left Xue Huan far behind him after taking a few steps.

"Your Highness, someone is secretly clamoring, saying that today's day's excitement has made many people understand, that is, there is only a king of Yue in Beijing, but I don't know that there is a son of heaven."

Zhu Qiming was shocked, and his heart was shocked. The situation in the court is treacherous, a prince is ordered to act, but he still can't help but be honest, and Shang Huaiying's errand is very intriguing!

"Father-in-law Shang, you just came here to deliver the decree, and you didn't say anything else. Remember, you didn't say a word other than the message! ”

When Shang Huaiying was stunned, Zhu Qiming looked blankly at the sky, the fireworks in the air had gone, and the splendor was no more, only the boundless night locked the sky of the capital.