Chapter 309: The Dragon Raised Its Head
On the night of the Shangyuan Festival, Chang'an City was full of lights as usual.
But the most lively topic in Chang'an City tonight is definitely not the lanterns, but the four test questions in the Hibiscus Garden today, and the earth-shattering noise.
The dignitaries and nobles are a way, and thousands of Chang'an people who are fortunate enough to watch from Qujiang Pond have turned into jokers and vividly told everything they have seen and heard in the Hibiscus Garden today.
The four test questions were talked about by the people of Chang'an, the dilemma of the envoys of Tubo and Hui, and the resourcefulness of Xie Yi, the Marquis of Huaiyang, was publicized all over the city.
For a time, Xie Yi's name was widely praised and became synonymous with wisdom. There are many people talking about it, Her Royal Highness the princess has golden branches and jade leaves, and those Tubo and Hui buns are worthy of it, but this Marquis Xie and Her Royal Highness the princess are very matched.
When Chang'an City was full of messages, Princess Wencheng Li Anning had already asked the emperor for a decree to go to the Taoist temple to practice and pray for the blessing of the country.
After all, as a daughter of a clan, it is a little inappropriate to go to the title of princess if you don't go to kiss, but for the sake of face, the emperor can't go directly to the title of princess.
Therefore, it is an expedient measure to go to the Taoist temple to practice, and there is no need to talk about marriage for the time being, which can be said to be counted in one fell swoop. Emperor Li Shimin also readily agreed, allowing Li Anning to go to Nanshan Taoist Temple to practice.
As for the Tubo and Hui envoys, Li Shimin warmly invited them to watch the prosperous lantern festival in Chang'an City, but neither Lu Dongzan nor Henuba was in the mood to appreciate the lantern show at the moment.
In Chang'an City, many people are not in the mood to enjoy the lanterns, and a series of recent changes have caught many people off guard.
Today, the Furong Garden is in Chang'an and is talked about by the people, but at the same time, everyone knows that the Furong Garden now belongs to His Royal Highness the King of Jin.
Among the princes, Li Zhi, the king of Jin, was unintentionally the most popular, which made many people a little uneasy. Although Li Zhi has publicly stated that he will study behind closed doors in Furong Garden after the Shangyuan Festival. It has been approved by Emperor Li Shimin.
There is no doubt that this is a sign of a rapid retreat.
His Royal Highness King Jin is deliberately keeping a low profile, which should be regarded as a sign of goodwill for some people, but some people still feel very uneasy.
Because in the autumn, Li Zhi will marry Yan, the queen of the Taiyuan Wang family, and the background strength of the Jin Wangfu will undoubtedly increase greatly at that time.
In the East Palace, the crown prince Li Chengqian was deeply disturbed.
Especially in the past two years, his father has treated other princes more favorably than himself, and the feeling of falling out of favor all the time coupled with the problem of leg and foot disability has made Li Chengqian feel exhausted. The feeling of being helpless.
Now he is not only often drunk and drunk in the East Palace, but also very fond of the servants, especially a musician named Chengxin. The musician and the prince, who are more beautiful and moving than women, have spent more time alone with the crown princess and than Su Gan Chengji. In the East Palace, many people looked at it, but no one dared to talk much.
Li Chengqian's anxiety is increasing day by day, but there is good news recently, that is, Hou Junji's expedition to Gaochang is progressing well. It is said that it has entered the capital city of Gaochang.
This is a great thing, Li Ji destroyed a Xue Yantuo scenery has become what the dynasty has seen, and now Hou Junji has destroyed Gaochang and shocked the Western Regions. Naturally, he has made outstanding contributions, and he will naturally have many rewards after returning to Chang'an.
This time, Hou Junji went west, and the East Palace gave great support, and Hou Junji should know about Entu after he returned. In this way, the strength of the East Palace can also be increased.
Unexpectedly, at this critical time, Su Gan Chengji brought another bad news, oh no. It should be good news for the East Palace.
"His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister got the news that Hou Jun is gathered in Gaochang...... I took a fancy to the daughter of the Gaochang clan, and now she is in the house, and it is said that she even has a child. ”
"Is there such a thing?" Li Chengqian realized it afterwards and did not realize the significance and importance of this incident.
Su Gan Chengji said: "Your Majesty has a strict order not to bully the Gaochang royal family, Hou Junji's move is undoubtedly a bit out of the rules, Your Majesty will probably be unhappy......
"Yes, the general's arrogance after his meritorious service has always been taboo by his father, Hou Junji's move is indeed a bit inappropriate...... Li Chengqian said: "If you do this, Hou Junji will be convicted?" ”
"It's possible ......"
"In this case, won't our arrangement be wasted?" Li Chengqian was suddenly a little worried.
Su Gan Chengji shook his head and said, "Your Highness doesn't have to worry, it won't ......"
"If Your Majesty punishes the crime, Hou Junji will inevitably be resentful, and then Your Highness will find a way to mediate and exonerate him, how can Hou Junji not be grateful to Dade?"
Su Gan Chengji said: "Hou Junji has many protégés in the army, even if he does not control the military power, he is of great use. ”
"Yes, yes, you're right!" Li Chengqian immediately came to his senses, nodded and said: "That's true, without further ado, let's start arranging it now, no matter what, we must keep Hou Junji's chess piece." ”
"Yes!"
Li Chengqian whispered: "By the way, today in Furong Garden, the earth-shattering thunder that Xie Yi made looks quite amazing to you, can we get some ......?"
Su Gan Chengji reminded: "Your Highness, the earth-shaking thunder is the most important weapon of the country, and Your Majesty must regard it as the top priority, so don't make up your mind now, otherwise it will be easy to be suspicious of Your Majesty." ”
"Hmm!" Li Chengqian nodded and said softly; "Not to mention, although Xie Yi is hateful, he is still somewhat capable in these aspects."
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At this time, Xie Yi, the other protagonist of the incident, had already left Chang'an City before dark, and he had to avoid it for a period of time when the limelight was too much, which was his consistent rule.
For Li Anning's affairs, he has been busy in Chang'an City for many days, and some of them have neglected the beautiful wives and relatives at home, but now that the matter has come to an end, there is an explanation to all parties, and Xie Yi can be regarded as going home easily.
Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan's bellies are already very big, and their movements are becoming more and more inconvenient, and their due dates are almost in early February, so they must be extra careful now.
Sun Simiao, the king of medicine, has been invited to the Gongchuan Villa, and at the request of Sun Shenxian, the two ladies must walk with a big belly every day for an appropriate number of steps. Xie Yi agrees that more activities will be very helpful for production now.
According to Sun Simiao's diagnosis, the two wives are in good health, the fetal position is normal, and the delivery will go smoothly. Hearing this, Xie Yi was much more relieved, he didn't have anything else to do during this time, he didn't want to care about anything, he stayed at home and waited for the birth of his two children.
As for the evening, the natural stay is in Wutong Garden, and it is waited by Mrs. Wu Meiniang. Xie Yi has been busy in Chang'an City for several days, and he is lonely, so he is inevitably lonely, and the flames that were inadvertently stirred up by Li Anning today have long been unbearable.
At night, there are naturally several storms in Wutong Garden, and Wu Meiniang is also as her name, and the husband and wife are happy, which makes Xie Hou Ye very happy.
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed in a flash, and the time moved towards February of the fifteenth year of Zhenguan.
The second day of February is the day when the dragon raises its head. (To be continued.) )