Before half the incense was burned, the little eunuch sent a tin pot of fruit wine, and Chang Dezi poured a cup for everyone, even Zeng Rong also had a share.

Zhu Xu raised his glass first, "I specially invited a few of you to this meal, it's the New Year, it's rare for everyone to be idle, I want to talk to a few of you, I'm ashamed to say it, the three of you have grown so big, I, as a father, haven't been with you a few times, and I don't know what you are busy with all day long, what you do, what you think, what you like, what you hate, it's rare today, sit together, let's have a good chat, and those rules of eating without saying anything will be put aside for the time being." ”

This time Zhu Wu didn't rush to speak, but waited with a wine glass, Zhu Heng saw this, so he had to speak: "Back to my father, I should really be ashamed of my son, these years because of these legs, my son is ashamed to see people, not only closed himself, but also refused all the kind care, to the top, did not share the worries for his father, to the bottom, did not play a good lead, it is really against the responsibility of an eldest son." ”

"Second brother's words are wrong, how old are you, it's normal not to want to see people, it's really wrong for those of us who are younger brothers, knowing that you can't move your legs? We know that you can only hide and dare not see people, but we have never really cared about you, let alone any company. Zhu Wu hurriedly took the words.

After saying ? said to Zhu Xu again: "Back to my father? Erchen also repented after seeing Miss Zeng? It turns out that the second brother doesn't want to come out to meet people, it's not that he doesn't want to play with others, but those of us who are younger brothers and sisters care too little about the second brother. ”

Zhu Min saw that Zhu Heng and Zhu Wu both spoke? Is it his turn? also raised his cup and said: "Back to my father, my son's son is also at fault, my son's son has cared too little about his second brother over the years?" Is there more fear of his father than closeness? Ice skating this afternoon? Only then did the son know that his father was the emperor? It turns out that it can also be so friendly? Second brother? The second brother turned out to be so pitiful. ”

Zhu Heng didn't like to hear this, his eyebrows locked slightly, "Fifth brother, I don't pity me, I just can't figure out some things and don't want to come out." ”

"Right, right? What is pitiful about big men. Zhu Xu obviously doesn't agree with this sentence either? His son? How many people in the whole world envy it? Even if he loses his legs, it will not delay him from being a man who stands up to the sky.

This is also one of the reasons why he didn't like Zhu Heng before, as a man? No matter what situation you are in, you must live a bloody life, a strong man's blood that does not admit defeat, instead of blindly complaining or avoiding.

Zeng Rong saw that the three brothers had finished speaking, and the emperor did not propose to drink, but looked at her, and pointed to his nose with some flattery, "Ah, isn't it, the lower officials are going to say it too?" ”

Seeing that he had received a cold eye, Zeng Rong had no choice but to speak: "Your Majesty, Xiaguan feels like an outsider, oh, no, Xiaguan is an outsider who broke into you by mistake." In the past two years, to be honest, Xia Guan has gained a lot, and he is full of gratitude, especially for the emperor, you not only gave Xia Guan a second home, but also blocked the wind and rain outside for Xia Guan as much as possible. Therefore, you are more of an amiable elder to the lower officials than a stern emperor, and the lower officials are far more admiring than aweful of you. Therefore, the New Year's wish of the lower officials is that the emperor can be safe, smooth, healthy and long. And, most importantly, you must be happy, the old people often say, a smile cures all diseases, people are happy... ”

"Stop, it's really a chatter to say you're talking." Zhu Xu interrupted Zeng Rong, gave her another cold look in disgust, and said to everyone: "Okay, I don't mean to blame you, don't rush to make mistakes on yourself one by one, come, this first glass of wine, for your brothers, friends and brothers, I will do it first." ”

After Zhu Xu finished drinking, Zhu Heng also raised his glass and drank, and when it was Zhu Wu's turn, Zhu Wu said: "For the father's kindness and filial piety, but also for the brothers, friends and brothers." ”

Zhu Xu nodded with satisfaction, but didn't say anything else, looked at Zhu Min, and Zhu Min also said, "For the father's kindness and filial piety, for the brothers, friends and brothers, and for the evergreen of the Chunting Court." ”

"Yes, Xiao Wu's knowledge is not bad." Zhu Xu saw that Fang Cai's words seemed to frighten Zhu Min, so this time he heard the words "Chunting Evergreen", and specially praised this son.

"Back to the emperor, the lower officials also make up a number of them, for the peace of the country and the people, and for the people to live and work in peace and contentment." After Zeng Rong finished speaking, he grinned at Zhu Xu.

This time, Zhu Xu didn't dislike her, and nodded a little approvingly, "Barely passed." ”

After the first glass of wine was eaten, taking advantage of Chang Dezi's time to pour wine for everyone, Zeng Rong arranged two dishes for Zhu Heng, signaling him to return to the emperor, Zhu Heng drank two mouthfuls of hot soup and ate a mouthful of food, and then picked up the wine glass, "Father, this cup of wine is a tribute to you, I wish to celebrate the new year every year, and welcome and send it off every night." ”

"Okay, Heng'er's poem is well translated, and the family and country are all over the world, so courageous." After Zhu Xu took a sip of the wine, he picked up the chopsticks and hit the cup twice.

It turned out that Zhu Heng's poem was applied from Li Shimin's "Keeping the Year", and the original poem was "The twilight view of the slanting palace, the beautiful Qi Palace in the year." The cold leaves the winter snow, and the warmth brings in the spring breeze. Step-rich Shumeisu, coiled flower roll candle red. Celebrate the new year and welcome and send off all night. "The whole poem describes the Chinese New Year's Eve scene of the whole country celebrating, spending a good night together, removing the old and welcoming the new, and Zhu Heng added the words years and years and years, which means the longevity and permanence of the Great Zhou rivers and mountains.

Besides, whether it is a coincidence or deliberate, Zhu Heng does not apply other people's, but uses Li Shimin's, which is domineering, does it also mean that the blood in this child's bones has awakened?

After Zhu Heng toasted, it was Zhu Wu's turn, Zhu Wu couldn't think of any imperial verses for him to apply for a while, even if he had, he didn't have the guts, after all, his identity was different from Zhu Heng, and his mother concubine was now out of favor again, so he had to be more careful.

"Enlighten the father, it is the turn of the sons to respect their father, and the wishes of the sons are very simple, that is, they hope that under the leadership of their father, the prosperous world will grow and the four seas will be brighter."

"Okay, borrow my son's words." Zhu Xu also happily drank the wine in the cup.

Zhu Min's toast is also simple, "Enjoy the peace and live in peace." ”

When it was Zeng Rong's turn, Zeng Rong got up and raised his glass and said: "Back to the emperor, these lofty words will not be said by the lower officials, the emperor also said, this is a family banquet, feel free to chat, let's talk about some common words, the lower officials have paid New Year's greetings to the emperor, according to folk customs, should the emperor send a red envelope or something to the lower officials?" ”

"Red envelopes? Do you want a red envelope from me? Zhu Xu's eyes widened and his beard blow.

However, unlike in the past, this time Zhu Xu's face did not stand up, on the contrary, under a closer look, the corners of his mouth seemed to be curved a little.