Li Tai, what is the matter with finding himself, Han Rui was puzzled, and at this time, another servant came over, and he also saluted respectfully: "Master Han, His Royal Highness the King of Shu is invited." ”

"Master Han, Princess Yongjia......"

"Guogong ......"

"Marquis."

As if it was a signal, in an instant, Han Rui's side was crowded with people, all of whom were servants of the Lord Prince's house, with the same purpose, while expressing respect for Han Rui, he was invited to attend the banquet party, and his attitude was warm and sincere, which was not the same as before.

Why is it so hospitable all of a sudden? Han Rui continued to be confused, it stands to reason that he is no longer the unknown boy who just entered Chang'an, his reputation has already spread, even if it is not well known, but those princes and magnates must have heard of it, and some time ago, he also participated in some aristocratic banquets.

It's just that later, after the news of his marriage with Zheng Nao came out, some people were afraid to avoid it, not to mention the figures, and even the original many invitations disappeared without a trace, and now they have only been idle for a few days, why have they all changed their faces again? As if they had just become acquaintances, they all posted invitations to each other.

Well, after looking through a few invitation stickers, Han Rui found that the specifications of this invitation to himself seem to have improved, and even the posts of high-ranking officials and magnates like Fang Xuanling were also listed, which was really unexpected, when did such a powerful minister also begin to pay attention to himself, in other words, no matter how much the poetry name of the literati responded, it was just a literati, how could he get into the eyes of the powerful?

You know, now is not the Song Dynasty, with literature into the office, high-ranking officials may not be prominent, but outstanding literary talents, there will definitely be a chance to become high-ranking officials, but the Tang Dynasty is the opposite, no matter how outstanding the literary talent is, it is just the talk of the powerful ministers after tea and dinner, the condiment of banquets and entertainment, what is really valued is the background, background, and political future.

It is very unfortunate that none of these things Han Rui is touched, but now he has been treated warmly by everyone, and he will inevitably have some doubts in his heart.

In fact, it is also easy to understand, in the final analysis, it is nothing more than Li Shimin's attitude, adding seats and sitting, perhaps in Han Rui's view, it is just an ordinary move, but he forgets that it is now a dynasty era with strict feudal hierarchies, and the emperor's words and deeds are in line with the so-called etiquette, which has a deep meaning.

The banquet just now was for officials above the third grade, as well as the emperor's relatives, lords and magnates, etc., to put it bluntly, the identity is different, but Li Shimin let Han Ruilie sit in it, not a signal, what is it? Anyway, this kind of thing is not without precedent, and the emperor will always have some unusual behavior when he appreciates someone.

For example, Ma Zhou, Li Shimin's three holy decrees were invited, and he was personally interviewed, and he was naturally impressed, and in the past year or two, he has been on the rise, squeezing into the ranks of the four or five officials, and Li Shimin often commends him, making everyone believe that after a while, Ma Zhou will definitely continue to be promoted.

Another example is Han Rui, young and romantic, amazing poetry, articles are brocade, in a few months, he has broken through the reputation that some people have not won in their lifetime, it can be described as a genius-like character, naturally, what poems, articles and the like, these are floating clouds, the key is the emperor's appreciation.

Before the banquet, Li Shimin personally played against him, laughed, and then invited a banquet, responded to it, and gave great courtesy, all signs show that the emperor not only did not care about Zheng Nao's appointment, but admired Han Rui very much, so everyone naturally came to a conclusion.

Han Rui is going to soar, although there will be a long process, or three or five years, or more than ten years, but to be a man must have a long-term vision, and to be an official, you must know how to invest, put a long-term line and drop the big fish, besides, even if you can't wait for the day of return, just show goodwill, and there is no loss, naturally, you can also solve the problem of backyard fire casually.

It's all the sentence 'clouds want clothes and flowers want to look', between the banquets, a group of female dependents didn't have the mind to listen to songs and dances at all, but they pestered their husbands, so that they could write it by themselves or beg someone to write it, anyway, they also wanted a poem that could match their appearance.

Well, women, they have always been very confident in themselves, even if they don't dare to compare with the queen's mother, but at least they are a little more beautiful than Hua Rongyue, but they lack a poem and praise themselves.

As for those civil officials who boast of being good at learning, they are inevitably a little arrogant and have made a few good works, but after letting their wives and daughters criticize them for nothing, they were hit hard, but they also put down their reserves, obediently presented the post, and politely said that when Han Rui is free, he will definitely go to the cold house as a guest, and everyone will exchange poems and articles.

In the face of dozens of posts that were not light, Han Rui was quite caught off guard, for a while, he didn't know how to deal with it, as before, the dodge was obviously inappropriate, accept it, and he was unskilled, just when he was in trouble, an incense car drove over quietly, and the embroidery curtain was rolled up, revealing Li Chengqian's figure.

"Han Rui, I'll send you back." Li Chengqian's voice was indifferent, but one palm stretched out, and when he saw that it was the prince, others did not dare to disturb him, and they retreated a few steps one after another.

I felt that the space suddenly opened up, Han Rui relaxed a little, glanced at Li Chengqian, smiled, and did not hesitate, stretched out his hand to pull on his palm, borrowed the strength to get into the carriage, the embroidered curtain fell, the coachman raised his whip, the BMW galloped, and the incense car went leisurely, Zhang Shizheng and other guards did not dare to slack off, pulled Han Rui's green horse, and rode the horse to follow.

All the way, everyone dispersed in disappointment, and went back to report to the master.

"Just now, I asked my father for instructions and wanted to recruit you as a subordinate official of the East Palace." The incense cart was brisk and very balanced, and Li Chengqian was sitting in it, and said helplessly: "My father didn't agree. ”

"Oh." Han Rui scratched his head and said hesitantly: "You haven't asked me, but Your Majesty agreed, aren't you afraid that I will object?" ”

"You don't want to either?" Li Chengqian was shocked.

"This is natural, the treatment has not been negotiated yet, and they want me to go to work, how can there be such a good thing in the world." Han Rui said with deep feelings: "These days, it is not easy to eat with a mouth, and I am also a person who is about to support my family." ”

Li Chengqian chuckled and said, "Okay, since you don't want to wash the horse, how about being a guest?" ”

"Wow, the prince's guest, the third grade." Han Rui exclaimed, shook his head and said, "I naturally want to, but unfortunately most of you won't agree." ”

"It seems to be." Li Chengqian thought for a while, agreed, pondered for a while, and said, "Look, how about that left and right Spring Fang?" ”

"I don't think it's very good." Han Rui retorted and said with a chuckle: "Actually, I think that there are many official positions in the East Palace, but each of them is very important, and Your Majesty will not give it easily." ”

"Seriously, I think they are very idle, and the only thing they have to do is to find out my mistakes all the time." Li Chengqian said, very helpless and dissatisfied.

Han Rui smiled: "What's the difference between that and the imperial history of the imperial court." ”

"It doesn't seem to be, but it's about ...... same as Zongzheng Temple" In the incense car, the two chatted with great interest, but intentionally or unintentionally, and the topic had deviated from the original intention and was not boundary.

The sky is getting twilight, the lights are on, a hazy moon, quietly emerges in the night sky, as if a little shy, slowly from the thin cicada wing-like clouds come out, flashing with silver light, in the majestic imperial city, hanging rows of lanterns, like bright stars in the sky, reflecting a bright light, but it is to give the empty and silent palace a little warmth.

He has always been diligent in government, although he came back from the banquet, he was a little tired, but Li Shimin did not relax, raised his spirits, reviewed the folds left behind, and the faint figure was projected on the wall of the palace, no one around, very quiet, a touch of moonlight beam, leaking from the screen window, hitting the carpet, like cold frost and snow, adding a bit of loneliness.

As if he was aware of it, Li Shimin raised his head and looked around the empty palace, although under the light of the lamps and candles, it was like daylight, and even flashed with the brilliance of jewels, but inexplicably, Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable, and his heart was empty.

Guanyin, Li Shimin smiled, shining brightly, I saw the eldest grandson queen walking slightly, changing into simple and unpretentious clothes, like an ordinary palace maid, but she couldn't hide her innate temperament, her eyes were as deep as the ocean, her eyes were soft and calm, and she could soothe the negative emotions in Li Shimin's heart at any time.

After taking the ginseng soup handed over by Empress Changsun, Li Shimin took a sip, his expression was helpless, and he sighed and said: "Guanyin, didn't I tell you, that's just a metaphor, not for you to ......"

"Whether intentionally or not, it was Erlang who reminded me." Empress Eldest Sun smiled softly: "In the past two years, I have indeed forgotten the way of frugality and unconsciously become extravagant, and now it is just a correction." ”

"Forget it, I know I can't persuade you." Li Shimin shook his head, if he really said too much, he would lose it.

Empress Changsun chuckled, walked behind Li Shimin, put her bare hand on his neck, pinched and pressed slightly, and accompanied each other, after twenty years of wind and rain, she already knew the love between each other, so naturally she didn't need to say more.

Li Shimin closed his eyes slightly, quietly enjoying the warmth and tranquility, and suddenly smiled: "Guanyin, now Yun'er may not want your clothes, if Han Rui is here, see if he can still write such poems?" ”

"During the banquet, he didn't squint, he didn't look up at all, how could he know what the concubine looked like." Empress Changsun chuckled and said, "It's just a praise against your will, Your Majesty still remembers it in your heart." ”

"Haha, I'm also a pedantic boy, when I play the game, I have the courage to win nine games in a row, but I don't dare to appreciate the flower and moon appearance of Guanyin." Li Shimin laughed for a moment, and asked happily: "Whether he praises sincerely or flatters against his will, anyway, the poems he made are deeply heartfelt, Guanyin, what kind of official do you say to reward him." ”

"In the morning of the chicken, only the family's rope, the concubine lives in the inner palace, how can he hear about political affairs." Empress Eldest Sun smiled and said, "Besides, my current mind is all on Qian'er's marriage, and I have no time to pay attention to the rest." ”

"So, where do you put me?" Li Shimin said softly, quite a bit of resentment, which made the eldest grandson empress chuckle, but her heart was full of sweetness.

Late at night, there were bursts of whispering in the palace......

(To be continued)