Zhang Han, who was pardoned by the emperor. This time has passed. Naturally, it is trembling. Work is more wasteful and forgetful of sleep and food. lest the emperor be dissatisfied with him.

After several twists and turns. Zhang Han finally determined the list of patrols. Although the emperor said that he was simple. But the important officials of the small half of the court were still included in the list. Although the dependence has been reduced compared to the last time. But there are a lot of them. In the emperor's faint consciousness. Simple and unpretentious. It's completely unequal.

Chinese New Year's Eve.

In this day and age. There is no such thing as Chinese New Year's Eve. But on the last day of the old year. But there is a custom. The so-called eviction. It is a folk custom. Every year on this day. People will sound gongs and drums. to represent the exorcism of the plague ghosts. Plague means plague. And the boil. then refers to scrofula. Also called rat sore. In this day and age. If you suffer from this disease. It is like a plague. There are regulations in the Qin law. People who have this disease. to be drowned alive. Even in other countries. To this disease that is regarded as a plague. Nor will it be tolerated. Destroy it with a cool method.

That's why people are always afraid of the disease. Last day of the year. The gongs and drums will be beaten. Pray for good weather in the coming year. No disease.

With the clamor of gongs and drums. This year can be regarded as lively. Chen Sheng was also very happy in his heart. In order to make the teacher happy. He also struggled. Let the singers and 'women' rehearse a lot of dances. Performed on Chinese New Year's Eve.

Three rounds of wine. A hint of red light appeared on Wei Yu's face. Look at the two students around me. Smiled contentedly. Wei Yu is erudite and talented. He has also taught many disciples in his life. But the most satisfying are the two apprentices who were accepted in their later years. Whether it is Chen Sheng or Tian Peng. It's all geniuses. Chen Sheng's eyes are already blue. And Tian Peng is young. It also already has a place in the Blackwater Pavilion. The future is limitless. There are students who do so. What more could a husband ask for.

"The old man has a lifetime. World. and the emperor pointed out the country. He also plowed the acres of land with Qianshou. Travels around the world. Knowing countless people. It's been a lot. But the most proud of this life. It's time to go to the ground. Also able to receive two such students. God treats me very well." Wei Yu sighed.

I heard the teacher sigh. Chen Sheng and Tian Peng hurriedly comforted: "The teacher's body is strong. Shoubi Nanshan didn't dare to say. But like the ancients Peng Zu. Live to be seven or eight hundred years old. That's ironclad."

"Hypocrisy." The lieutenant scolded with a split. But the smile on his face is undiminished. His face trembled. Wei Yu said: "I don't expect to live so long. Eighty-three. Ninety-four. It's a big hurdle in life. The old man will be eighty-four years old tonight. Seven or eight hundred years old dare not say. But at least there are more than ten years to live. You can see the days when you have great ambitions. It's also very relieved!" Wei Yu is a master of physiognomy. In giving people a look at the face of life. From the uninterrupted pool. Naturally, what he said would not be untargeted.

Seventy years since ancient times. Wei Yu is now eighty-three years old. And more than ten years to live. He is already extremely long-lived. Listened to the teacher's words. Chen Sheng and Tian Peng couldn't help but come from Duxi.

But Wei Yi's words changed. His face was solemn and said, "The teacher is already old. Not afraid of the wind and waves, but you two boys. He is still young. Fledgling. and in power. Be careful. You two brothers. They are all ill-fated people. In the coming years. The danger is not small. You have to take it one step at a time. Don't be careless. Especially Sheng'er. You're now in the ninth rank. Too much power in the hands. And there is too little that the DPRK and China can help. It also has a close relationship with Fusu. The days that followed. It's not going to be that easy."

Chen Sheng's heart sank. Be teachable with an open mind.

Wei Yi said a few more words to Tian Peng. Then he suddenly mentioned "Yang Duan and the 'girl'. It seems that I will be sixteen years old after the New Year. Not. After your brother gets married. As a teacher, he proposed a marriage to Yang Duanhe."

Tian Peng was told by the teacher. Suddenly his face was flushed. But there was some excitement. Said: "Teacher Xie is complete." Tian Peng and Yang Yan have a very good relationship. In particular, the two of them collected all kinds of intelligence for the Heishui Pavilion in Lingnan together. Get along for a long time. Feelings are growing day by day. Tian Peng didn't mention this matter to Wei Yi. But every time I talk to Wei Yu about what I have seen and heard in Lingnan. Three sentences are inseparable from Yang Yan. The heart is as careful as a hair. And how could it not be found that point. Elderly man. They all like to have more happy events. I want to settle the family affairs as soon as possible. To know. Although Yang Duanhe is only the guard of a county. But he is also a fierce general. It has a pivotal position in the DPRK. There are many people who want to kiss him.

With Wei Mi looking happy. Chen Sheng hurriedly greeted the song and dance to begin. So the state governor's mansion sang a song. Happiness knows no bounds.

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Palace.

It's different from other mansions. On this day, the emperor and the princes had a hard time. Because they had to sacrifice to their ancestors and fathers. At the end of each year. Emperors were given the temple to worship their ancestors. Report to your ancestors on your achievements over the past year.

The emperor personally was very much against this kind of thing. From after he was called emperor . This can be seen from the behavior of posthumously sealing the ancestral emperor. According to the etiquette system. He should trace seven generations of ancestors as emperors. But the emperor was very stingy here. Chase the seal to the father. The rest of the ancestors. It's just the same as the old king's name. But after all, the emperor has to rule the world by etiquette. This set though he was bored. But still hold back your temper. Under the guidance of Fengchang. Complete a series of liturgies. Get rid of the Jongmyo Temple. Back to the Royal Palace. The feast was opened.

This feast is not for the courtiers. Instead, he lived with the concubines of the harem and the princes and princesses. This time the banquet. It is also the emperor all year round. One of the few family gatherings.

The emperor's concubines are innumerable. I don't think the emperor can remember how many concubines he has been fortunate with. So the concubines who were able to attend this banquet. It's all exquisite. Generally, only those who have given birth to a prince or a princess 'daughter'. And then to the emperor's favorite concubines who have recently been lucky. to be eligible to attend such a banquet.

The concubines who appeared at this banquet. Nature tries its best to dress yourself up. Trying to get the emperor's attention. And the princes and queens are the same. Ideas managed. I want to gain the attention and favor of the emperor. To know. Get the attention of the Emperor. That means gaining power and power. Even Fusu and Win High. Also had to be cautious. Show your best side to the emperor.

It's still some distance away from the palace where the banquet will be held. The Emperor smelled a strong smell of fat powder. I couldn't help frowning. Because there are too many pampered 'female' people. Smell the smell. He felt like throwing up. So the concubine who has recently taken the fresh route. Very much liked by him.