"Since returning to Yedu with his division, the general seems to have always been depressed. It's just a defeat, and the general doesn't have to take it to heart. Yuan Shanjian looked at Gao Cheng and smiled.

Yuan Zhonghua was supported by Ah Jiao, seeing that her husband didn't talk much, at this time, Gao Cheng's expressionless appearance seemed to hide some imminent huge danger, which made her feel very unsteady. And the emperor's words sounded like comforting Gao Chengtongguan's defeat on the surface, but for some reason it made people feel extremely awkward. Yuan Zhonghua listened with frowns, inconvenient to interject.

Gao Cheng also heard that the emperor's tone was wrong, his words were like consolation, but his tone was like sitting on the wall and watching, which had nothing to do with him, and there was even a trace of schadenfreude that could not be hidden. Gao Cheng endured it, but he really couldn't hold back, and looked up at Yuan Shanjian, "Your Majesty is gracious, and the minister should be punished." It's just that the defeat of Tongguan is related to the unification of the society, does Your Majesty really not care at all? If His Majesty is guilty of this, the minister is willing to resign from his post and wait for the crime. He said so, but he did not kneel down and plead guilty, but still looked straight at him. He was defeated, but he **** feasted in the palace, can it be said that there is no connection between them?

"The general's words are serious, there is a great general, Lone is the son of peace, is there anything else that can be bothered by Lone himself? If you want to say anything about resignation and punishment, Lone will not dare to listen to it, it doesn't matter if the society is unified or not, Lone can't lose the general. Yuan Shanjian was obviously drunk, and although the words he said were warm and laughing, the dissatisfaction between the words was very heavy.

He approached Gao Cheng's side while talking, he raised his hand to stroke Gao Cheng's shoulder and arm, the force on his palm and fingers slowly increased, holding Gao Cheng's shoulder and arm, he was a little out of control. Slowly smiled, his eyes were a little sluggish, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Princess Feng Yi and Yuan Zhonghua could see that the atmosphere was gradually becoming tense. "The Lord is drunk, go in and drink tea." She was worried again, and she couldn't hold it anymore because she had been standing outside for a long time.

"Shut up!" Yuan Shanjian suddenly shouted. This is his sister, if the general is something he can't offend, at least his sister he can use the power of the eldest brother. But he ignored that this was not only his sister, but also Gao Cheng's princess.

Yuan Zhonghua's body trembled slightly, and he was supported by Ah Jiao. This is clearly aimed at Gao Cheng.

Gao Cheng's shoulder and arm were pinched by the emperor and hurt a lot. Yuan Shanjian is also a person of infinite strength, and it is not a problem to carry a stone lion over the wall, even if he has restrained himself, but unconsciously, he still has a lot of strength in his hands.

"Why did Your Majesty insult your ministers?" Gao Cheng was about to lose control, and impulsively reached out and unceremoniously pulled away the hand that Yuan Shanjian was pinching his shoulder and arm.

"All the kings of the clan told Gu that the great general was born with divine power and infinite power, and no one could defeat the general, except for the extraordinary people." Yuan Shanjian suddenly smiled, and laughed non-stop, getting even more drunk.

These words made Yuan Zhonghua frightened.

This seems to be talking about strength, but it doesn't actually sound like it's talking about strength, and the more you listen to it, the more weird it becomes. As soon as the words "kings of the clan" entered his ears, Gao Cheng's heart moved, but his face asked lightly, as if inadvertently, "I don't know who the extraordinary person Your Majesty is talking about, and what is the extraordinary law?" ”

Yuan Zhonghua saw that Gao Cheng had extinguished the anger that was about to explode in an instant, and he was even more shocked.

"General......" Yuan Shanjian called with a smile. The two men grabbed each other's hands and didn't let go.

"General, the Lord is drunk." Lin Xingren, who was standing outside, had already quietly come in when he heard the voice inside, and at this time, when he saw Yuan Shanjian's wine strength, he was getting more and more drunk, and when he heard the emperor say what he said just now, his face turned pale with fright, and he was afraid that the emperor would say something even worse, so he didn't care about it, and hurriedly came up to stop Gao Cheng.

Lin Xingren never cautiously asked Gao Cheng when he spoke, even if he was respectful, it was superficial. Gao Cheng let go of Yuan Shanjian, but set his eyes on Lin Xingren, stared at him carefully, and suddenly said slowly, "What is the urgency of Zhongchang?" ”

Lin Xingren forced out a stiff smile, "Actually, the lord is worried about Her Royal Highness the eldest princess, and even more so about the general." Knowing that the general was tired, His Majesty specially invited the general to enter the palace tomorrow for a banquet, which was also His Majesty's intention to comfort the general. Second, the grand ceremony is imminent, and His Majesty thinks that the official positions of some courtiers will be promoted to show that the world is celebrating, and these must be discussed with the general. As he spoke, he glanced at Yuan Shanjian.

Yuan Shanjian smiled, "That's what Nakatsune said. ”

Gao Cheng glanced at Yuan Shanjian, but smiled at Lin Xingren very coldly, "Zhongchang is really His Majesty's confidant, and Su Su can't leave." ”

I didn't expect it to be a great day the next day. After days of rain and snow, the day finally stopped. Not only that, but the haze was swept away by the sun, revealing an extremely blue sky. After all, it's spring, and the dazzling sun is shining down, dispelling the cold of the long winter.

The emperor ordered that there was a big feast in Zhaotai Temple today. The palace people are ready to arrange, and they are particularly energetic when they run back and forth. Maybe it's because they have changed their spring clothes, they are light and flexible, and they are no longer shrunk by the cold like in winter. Maybe it's because the general who hasn't appeared in the palace for a long time is also being summoned today, and the general's face is overwhelming, which palace person is not looking for an opportunity to peep?

The emperor also came up with ingenuity today, setting the banquet in the Zhaotai Temple in the garden. Since the last time the Liang envoy feasted in the Zhaotai Palace, the pickaxe pond has never been so lively. Not to mention the pickaxe pond, the entire garden is deserted. The Zhaotai Hall almost became a forbidden place after the short-lived prosperity, and Lin Xingren, the regular servant, did not allow anyone to stay here casually. Only Emperor Yuan Shanjian saw that a few days apart would be on the Zhaotai Temple, and he would look into the wind.

That is, not long ago, the emperor once or twice summoned several close people in the clan such as Yuanhui of the Northern Empire to have a small banquet here. It's only in the Zhaotai Palace, and no one has ever been on the Zhaotai Temple. Today's grand banquet in the Zhaotai Temple, the highest place in the entire Wei Palace, is really something that has never been done before. The inner palace was driven by an indescribable excitement. Everyone felt as if something interesting was going to happen on this day. I always saw Yuan Hui, Yuan Daqi and the emperor whispering a few words from time to time.

Wang Yuanhui of Jibei is the emperor's uncle, and several other clans are either brothers or uncles and nephews with the emperor.

Not only the clan, but the scene today is far more than that, and almost all the important ministers have been summoned. Even Gao Cheng's uncle, the prince of Changle County, Taifu Weijing, and other people who have been ill for a long time were summoned by the Son of Heaven. No one knows what the Son of Heaven means. But the hundreds of officials who seem to be sitting down are the opposite of the palace people who are running to tell each other.

The palace people couldn't hide their excitement on their faces, for them, the emperor was in a good mood, the weather outside was good, and it was a happy scene like a banquet, and it was very easy to see high-ranking officials and beautiful men. And the hundred officials are calm on their faces, and all kinds of thoughts are surging in their hearts. Everyone knows that the general Gao Cheng has been low-key since he returned to Yecheng after his defeat, which is very different from before. Today is the first time he has met with hundreds of officials in such a big scene, and he doesn't know what this temperamental and moody general will do.

The Zhaotai Guankong Court has been lonely for too long, and before I know it, there is a deep spring outside the curtain.

Emperor Yuan Shan saw that he was sitting on the high seat, looking at the delicacies and pure wine in front of him, everyone greeted him with a smile, and everyone was drunk, and he also had a fluttering feeling. It's just that in this slightly chaotic scene, he can always see the general Gao Cheng not far from his side at a glance. No matter when and where, he can always be seen at a glance, and he always stands like a flock of chickens.

Gao Cheng wears a three-beam Jinxian crown and a silk robe, which is a very ordinary crown dress, but such ordinary clothes can't hide his outstanding beauty. Gao Chengan sat on the seat and watched coldly. It can be said that the power of the great general is not close to anyone, or it can be said that he is free from them and is not intoxicated. He held the jade in his hand and poured himself a drink.

Yuan Shanjian retracted his gaze. There was music in my ears. At first, it was like a temptation, and then it slowly accelerated the pace, and then enthusiastically filled the entire hall of Zhaotai Temple. Then a few bearded girls came out enthusiastically, and the atmosphere reached its peak in an instant. The Hu girls are all soft in their muscles and bones, their waists are soft, and they seem to be as light as swallows when they dance and move, from the emperor to the clan and the ministers in the main hall, and even the palace people, which one is not staring at the Hu Nu and there is nothing else in the eyes?

Yuan Shanjian secretly glanced at Gao Cheng again. Gao Cheng was still playing with the jade girl in his hand, and he was not shy away from watching the uninhibited dance of the Hu girls in front of him. He has seen a lot of such scenes, and it is true that he loves sound and entertainment, but just this does not touch his heart, just appreciation.

The Hu ladies also often dance in the palace, who doesn't know the general? The Son of Heaven and the general at the head of the throne are all young and jade, and even the most beautiful women can't compare to their alluring posture. While dancing with their hands, the Hu girls couldn't help but send autumn waves to the Son of Heaven and the general.

Gao Cheng drank to himself in surprise. Yuan Shan saw a smile on his lips at a glance. He couldn't help but turn his head to look at Wang Yuanhui of Jibei who was not far away on the other side of him, and greeted him in the air. Yuan Hui knelt down and thanked him, and the two drank together.

All this was seen by Taiyuan Gong Gao Yang, who was sitting in the corner of the palace. He just drank silently.

Cui Jishu, who was behind Gao Cheng, also saw the prince staring at the Hu Nu for a moment, and wondered if the Shizi was interested in these Hu Nu. But looking at Gao Cheng's appearance, he was faint, and he didn't seem to pay special attention to it, obviously his interest was not here. He chose a lot of colors for the son, and he also knew that the son of the world was well-informed and had a high vision, and these bearded girls couldn't get into the eyes of the son.

In the end, the Hu girls did not succeed, and the dance retreated slightly.

"General!" Emperor Yuan Shanjian called out from above.

"Chen Gaocheng is here." Gao Cheng knelt down in response.

Everyone else was still immersed in the song and dance just now and couldn't extricate themselves, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely warm, filled with whispers.

"I don't know if the general likes the white silk dance? The king of Jibei has a new dance, and it is barely worth watching. Yuan Shanjian said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, forgive me, the minister doesn't like white dances." Gao Cheng flatly refused.

"Have fun, the general doesn't have to take it too seriously. Gu Yuan thought that the general liked it, and persuaded the king of Jibei to give this dancing girl to the general. Lonely and considerate of the general's heart, I hope the general understands. Since the general doesn't like it, it doesn't matter," Yuan Shanjian suddenly raised his face, and at a glance saw Gao Yang, the Duke of Taiyuan on the corner seat of the hall, and called loudly, "The Duke of Taiyuan came to Lonely. ”

Gao Cheng heard Yuan Shan's call to his younger brother Gao Yang, and his heart moved, but he only glanced at Gao Yang silently on his face, and then lowered his eyes to look at the jade in his hand, as if the jade was the person who made him particularly attractive today.

Gao Yang answered, got up and stepped forward.

Lin Xingren, the regular attendant, has ordered someone to set up a seat for Taiyuan Gong Gao Yang near the Son of Heaven.

"The seat of Taiyuan Gong is too far away from Lonely. The general went west a few days ago, and Ye Du relied on the Taiyuan public auxiliary government, and he was able to hang the arch and level the chapter alone. Lone and Taiyuan Gong are very deed, you are the younger brother of the general, the queen's brother, Lone doesn't know how to pity you. Yuan Shanjian had already put Gao Cheng aside and just talked to Gao Yang.

Gao Yang just bowed down and thanked him, saying yes.

"Since the general doesn't like it, Lone ordered the King of Jibei to give this dancing girl to the Duke of Taiyuan, you must like it." Yuan Shanjian smiled.

A dancing girl, a trivial matter, Gao Yang saw that the eldest brother had categorically refused, if he said no, it would be too bad to give the supreme face. In any case, Gao's is important, and it must be balanced, and it will be accepted.

Suddenly, all the windows opened on all sides. The people in the temple were astonished, and they looked out of the window.

Actually, there was nothing outside the window, but the spring scenery was all in front of you at once. The distant mountains and rivers are close to the water, and the goose is yellow and light green, giving people a warm feeling in their hearts.

Then the sound of music came into the temple from outside the window. is different from Hu Le just now, which is soothing and gentle at this time, which makes people feel very comfortable and comfortable when they listen to it.

Then the door of the temple was suddenly opened.

A dancer dressed in a white silk robe slowly entered, dancing to the music, sometimes facing her back, only to see her shoulders slashed and her waist as such. Sometimes he half-covers his face with long sleeves, revealing only the clouds. I can't always let people see her true face.

Gao Cheng looked up indifferently, and felt that this dancing girl danced very well, not like the emperor said that she could barely watch it, and I don't know why Yuan Shanjian belittled her so much.

The dancing girl is different from the few bearded girls just now. When Hu Nu danced just now, the hall was noisy and boiling, and at this time, when the cloud sleeves were flying, the hall was as quiet as if no one was there.