Chapter 16: The Emperor Appears
On the first day of April, the weather has completely warmed, but when night falls and the sun slowly sets into the western sky, Chang'an City still has a little coolness.
Empress Changsun walked behind a man and silently put on a cloak for Li Erpu, who was standing at the gate of Taiji Palace overlooking Chang'an, "Your Majesty, be careful of catching a cold, Qingque They have already gotten into the carriage, are we going to leave now?" ”
Li Er's eyes stared at Chang'an Avenue not far away, compared with the previous lifeless slaughter, today's Chang'an, it seems more vivid, there is no curfew tonight, the people on the road are carrying lanterns intertwined and walking, the butter lamps of the shops are hanging high, the candlelight connected to the ten-mile long street seems to be able to illuminate half a day, and the lights on the street are composed of a river of lights, which looks wonderful.
At night, however, it was particularly lively, and horse-drawn carriages drove out from various squares, driving towards Qujiang Pond in an endless stream.
Because many people bring their female dependents, along the way, Yingying Yanyan laughs endlessly, there is a faint fragrance floating, all kinds of vendors carry burdens, carry baskets, carry baskets to sell their things to passers-by, bearded people with full beards put blankets on their bodies, showing off how exquisite their carpets are to passing guests.
Since ancient times, emperors have been lonely, and it is boring to watch singing and dancing in the palace alone, only in front of people, he is the emperor who is high, and there will be a good show tonight, although Li Er has an ancient look on his face, but in his heart, there is unparalleled expectation and curiosity for tonight's auction.
"Well, the time is almost up, order Jin Wu and them to get ready, let's go out of the palace too." Looking at the endless flow of people on Chang'an Street. Li Er said in a low voice. Then he turned around. Holding the eldest grandson's hand, he walked towards the carriage parked on the official road in front of the palace......
Fang Xuanling took his wife to the auction house next to Qujiang Pond early today, the reason was that he wanted to see if the auction house could sit down so many people who came tonight, and besides, if Xu Yang needed help, he could also see if he could help.
It wasn't until the carriage stopped in front of the gate of the auction house that Fang Xuanling was surprised to find that this towering building had changed a lot from the last time. With the circular dome and a large newly added high wall, Fang Xuanling was suddenly full of confidence in the number of people in the venue.
Xu Yang was already waiting in front of the gate, a mouthful of white teeth smiling but not seeing his mouth, Fang Xuanling knew that this kid was going to make a lot of money tonight.
"Old man has been worried about you for so long, I didn't expect this auction house to be expanded to such a point, presumably doubling the number of people is enough." Fang Xuanling shook his head and walked over, patting Xu Yang's shoulder, "It's still your kid who is smart and clever." Count everything that needs to be counted. ”
The smile on Xu Yang's face never stopped, and he hurriedly replied, "This kind of trivial matter." I will definitely think about it before, and the appearance of the room is only the appearance, and when the auction starts, go in and listen to the room to know the effect of the echo wall, oh, yes. Xu Yang seemed to think of something, "Tonight, His Majesty and the princess will come, and the surroundings are now full of people from Jinwu and the Chengguan team, if Fang Xiang wants to avoid suspicion, it is better not to go in, and help me welcome guests at this door." ”
Fang Xuanling smiled and shook his head, "Okay, most of the people invited tonight are also acquaintances from the court, so it's okay to greet them here." ”
People began to come one after another, the first to arrive was those Hu merchants, the innermost chattering and chattering words that they didn't understand, these people were wearing ribbons, and their heads were wrapped in gauze and rolled hats, they looked like they were from the Western Regions, Fang Xuanling didn't know them, but Xu Yang was like seeing the God of Wealth, and greeted him warmly, and asked the little guy to take the distinguished guests inside.
Fang Xuanling was a little puzzled, in his own image, this Guigu disciple had always been very disgusted with people overseas, but why was he so enthusiastic now? But there were too many people, and Fang Xuanling didn't have time to ask this question at all.
Then there are the Hu merchants from other countries, such as Kuzi, Silla, and Zhaowu, and the merchants of each country are wearing their own country's characteristic clothes, which are also very easy to identify.
For these people, Xu Yang was very enthusiastic, and the smile on his face almost burst out of his folds, and when a group of new guests went in and sat down, Fang Xuanling stabbed Xu Yang.
"Old man, I remember that you have never had a good impression of these foreigners, but why do you smile at these barbarian merchants now?" Fang Xuanling asked curiously.
Xu Yang also seemed to feel that this question was fresh, and pointed to the carriages of those Hu merchants not far away and said excitedly: "Uncle Fang doesn't know, in the carriages of those Hu merchants, there are hundreds of taels of gold, tonight, these Hu merchants are the God of Wealth ...... my Xujiazhuang......
Fang Xuanling finally knew why Xu Yang was so happy, it turned out that someone sent him money, a carriage of gold, no wonder Xu Yang smiled so happily, anyone who put this matter can be excited and can't sleep.
Fang Xuanling clearly remembered that when he saw the eldest son of Cheng Zhijie's family and the eldest son of Wei Chigong's family, Xu Yang's expression was obviously pulled, and he cried with a sad face, and said in surprise: "I'll wipe it, aren't you going back to the academy?" How did you get it back? ”
"Oh, big brother, as soon as the younger brother heard that the eldest brother was going to hold an auction, even if he skipped class, he would come out to cheer for the eldest brother~" Li Dejian patted his chest, as if he had made a big sacrifice, and said: "Big brother, if the brothers come, don't want the best private room, the northernmost private room on the second floor is good, the brothers will go and see it first, and make the limelight for the eldest brother, which Hu businessman dares to make trouble, the brothers will beat him to his knees and beg for mercy." ”
"That's that, big brother, don't worry, if those Hu businessmen dare to make trouble, the brothers will definitely beat him, and he will regret coming out of his mother's womb." Yu Chi Baolin also said with an oath.
Looking at Xu Yang who was messy in the wind, Fang Xuanling felt that this was very interesting, as if he could see the shadow of his youth in these young people.
Hu merchants came early, there were already a lot of people in the hall, at this time the officials of Chang'an arrived, at the beginning were just some minor officials, Xu Yang's smile was quite kind, but the later he went, Xu Yang's smile became more and more sincere.
Niu Jinda, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong, Cheng Yanjin These people all came one after another, Xu Yang couldn't put up a shelf in front of them, and the posture of a younger generation was also liked, and he respectfully welcomed these people in and arranged them to watch in the private room on the second floor.
It wasn't until it was completely dark that the two delicate carriages stopped outside the auction house, and they knew with their eyes closed that this was the main owner of the day, and His Majesty had arrived today.
"Greetings to the Holy One, long live the Holy One." Fang Xuanling was stunned for a moment when he saw Li Er for the first time, and after reacting, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
"You don't need to be polite." Seeing Fang Xuanling welcoming guests outside, Li Er was also stunned for a moment, but when he saw Xu Yang, he regained his expression again, "Boy, are my boxes ready?" ”
"Of course, the old location, the "Tianzihao" room in the middle, this is your key. Xu Yang respectfully handed over a delicate brass key.
"Hmm." Li Er nodded with satisfaction, and took the eldest grandson queen and several princes and princesses, escorted by the servants in Tsing Yi, and stepped into the door of the auction house......
There was a mess in the hall, and the Hu businessmen were chattering and talking, saying words that no one could understand, but the lively atmosphere here also infected everyone, and even the officials sitting in the front row began to laugh and taste melons and fruits and chat.
Just when everyone was elated, the lights in the hall suddenly dimmed, making everyone in the hall stunned, and then it was as bright as day, and fifteen mirrors reflected the lights directly on the stage, and they saw Li Er, who was wearing an imperial robe, and the eldest grandson wearing a phoenix robe standing on the stage.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and some of the officials in the front row even almost knelt under the table.
Li Er's narrow Danfeng eyes patrolled around, instantly making the entire hall extremely silent, I have to say that this is the aura of the emperor.
Li Er seemed to be very satisfied with this effect, coughed, and said lightly: "Let's start." ”…… (To be continued......)