Zhan Yan is the twenty-second day of the lunar month, the civil and military officials of the Great Wei Dynasty above the third grade gather in the Taiji Palace, and the monarchs and ministers are all beaming and sharing the banquet of the relatives and ministers.

This banquet of relatives and ministers is extremely luxurious because of the fact that the Li family of Right Zhaoyi is extremely furnished, so the gold and jade are drunk on the night banquet. Because Yuan Hong has an edict first, no matter how respectful or humble the ministers are at the banquet, they can drink freely without following the common etiquette. Therefore, in the staggered period, Wenchen wrote many bottles of wine papers, sang and poured low, and the military generals guessed the order and drank heartily. The kings and ministers passed the cups and handed the lamps, and they were all happy.

After three rounds of wine, Xianyang Wang Yuanxi walked to Yuanhong, and said loudly: "Respect Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live for a thousand years, and may the foundation of Great Wei last forever!" ”

Yuan Hong said with a smile: "I have the imperial uncle, the second brother and the ministers to assist, and my Great Wei can be prosperous and stable!" Come, you and my brother drink this cup of light to celebrate! ”

Yuan Xi drank all the wine in one gulp, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and said: "Your Majesty, today's banquet of relatives and ministers is full of land and water, and there are many foreign objects in all directions, and the military generals of the civil and military generals all feel that they are relishing... Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

Yuan Hong said with a smile: "The monarch envoy is courteous, and the minister is loyal!" All the ministers are the pillars of my Great Wei, and they are conscientious and diligent in government affairs on weekdays, and I should be treated with kindness. ”

Yuan Xi took the wine jug in the hand of the three treasures, poured a full cup of wine for Yuan Hong, and said with a smile: "This year's banquet of relatives and ministers can be regarded as a great grandiose... The minister heard that Right Zhaoyi worked hard to prepare for this banquet, and he couldn't sleep well, and the minister was moved! ”

Although there is the sound of drums, but Yuanxi is the prince, everyone already sees his every move, and Yuanxi deliberately speaks loudly, so the words of the monarch and the minister are all in everyone's ears.

Shaofu Secretary Tong Wenzheng was already good friends with Li Chong, and now the voice of the Li family's mother and son is rising, and he is willing to attach himself to the Li family. After Yuanxi finished speaking, Tong Wenzheng got up and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, King Xianyang, the minister cooperated with You Zhaoyi to organize a banquet for his relatives and ministers this time, and witnessed the style of Right Zhaoyi's actions. Right Zhaoyi does everything by himself, no matter how big or small, he is not slow or sick, he should be in his heart and obey! ”

Yuan Hong bowed slightly, but only smiled and did not speak.

Yuan Xi saw that Yuan Hong was silent, and hurriedly took over the words: "Over the years, Right Zhaoyi has taken care of the harem for His Majesty, served the ancestral hall, and managed the palace affairs. ”

Yuan Hong turned his head to look at Yuan Xi and said, "How did the second brother know about this harem matter?" ”

Yuan Xi was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly said with a smile: "The sixth sister has a small gathering in the palace from time to time, and it is occasionally mentioned in her words. ”

Yuan Hong took a sip of wine and said with a light smile: "The sixth sister now lives in the palace, and she is quite close to You Zhaoyi..."

Yuan Xi said: "The sixth sister is now alone, but she can be taken care of by Youzhaoyi, which makes Your Majesty and me less worried." ”

Looking at Yuan Hong, Yuan Xi continued: "The minister has a sentence that is out of line, I don't know if it can be said to Your Majesty?" ”

Yuan Hong put the cup on top of several cases and said, "I am close to my second brother, why can't I say it directly?" ”

Yuan Xi handed over the wine pot and the cup to the three treasures, lowered his head, and said: "Your Majesty is now hanging in the middle palace, just like the people have no wives in their homes... In the country and at home, this harem cannot be left without an owner for a long time, Your Majesty should choose the queen as soon as possible to be in the middle of the palace! ”

Everyone listened carefully to Yuanxi's words, and when his voice fell, he sat down and whispered. Yuan Hong waved his hand to signal the drum music to retreat, and when everyone saw this, they hurriedly stopped their voices and lowered their eyes, and the originally lively hall suddenly became empty.

Looking around at everyone, Yuan Honglang said: "The words of King Xianyang have all been heard... Since I mentioned this matter today, I do know what you mean? ”

Seeing that everyone was silent, Yuan Hong looked at Yuan Cheng and said: "Whether it is the previous dynasty or the clan, they all respect the imperial uncle. ”

Hearing Yuan Hong's words, Yuan Cheng arched his hand and said: "In front of Your Majesty, how dare the minister bear the word 'respect'... His Majesty's establishment is an important matter for the country, the queen is the head of the inner palace, the emperor's heir and mother, and it is also an example of the world's women's demeanor, which cannot be hastily decided. ”

Yuan Xi said: "Uncle Huang's words are reasonable, but Your Majesty has not filled the harem over the years, according to my Great Wei ancestral system, now only Zhaoyi and Mrs. Luo in the palace have the qualifications to be crowned queens." You Zhaoyi has been taking care of the harem for His Majesty for many years, and it can be said that she has both ability and political integrity, and is the queen's best choice. ”

Since the death of Taishi Feng Xi's father and son one after another, the Feng family has withered, and the Taifu Muliang and the Feng family are connected by in-laws, and they do not want the queen to fall into the hands of the Li family again.

After Yuan Xi finished speaking, Mu Liang spoke: "Among Your Majesty's concubines, Zuo Zhaoyi is the most upbringing under his knees, and the ministers see that King Changshan and the five princes are calm and sensible, humble and polite, all of which are taught by Zuo Zhaoyi. The emperor's heir is the foundation of the country, and Zuo Zhaoyi's move is to make contributions to the society. ”

Yuan Xi said: "The Taifu has mentioned the imperial heir, and there are also seven princes under the knees of Right Zhaoyi. Although the Seven Princes are only in the age of the horn, they are smart and clever, and all the books they have learned are never forgotten, which is also the work of Zhaoyi's upbringing. ”

Mu Liang didn't know that He was not Feng's daughter, although the two families were connected by marriage, they were not familiar with He, and Feng Xi rarely mentioned this daughter when he was alive, so he knew very little about her. At this time, hearing Yuanxi's words, Mu Liang was speechless, and he was speechless for a while.

The matter involved the Li family, and Li Chong avoided suspicion. However, Li Chong is now deeply favored and is the head of the Han family, and everyone is willing to help the Li family. For a time, the voice of praise for the Li family was endless.

Seeing this scene, Yuan Hong waved his hand to signal everyone to stop, and said solemnly: "The queen has five powers in foreign affairs and five in internal affairs, and she is the mother of all the people in the world." After the abolition, he lost his morality, so that the middle palace was suspended. The new queen should be cautious and courteous, so that the harem can be clean and the people be blessed. ”

Yuan Cheng said: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true! The queen mother is the world, and she should choose carefully. His Majesty will seal the seal tomorrow, and in the opinion of the ministers, it is better to think about it in the long run after the seal is opened. ”

At the end of the song, everyone dispersed, and everyone returned to peace.

In the Taiji Palace, when the ministers retreated, Sanbao Fang cautiously approached and asked Yuan Hong: "Your Majesty, it's late at night, will the slave serve you and go back to the Chengqian Palace to sleep?" ”

Yuan Hong shook his head and said, "Go to the Yonghe Palace." ”

Sanbao said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's already the right moment, and Zuo Zhaoyi has already rested." ”

Yuan Hong said: "Bao'er knows that I have a night banquet for the ministers, and I will definitely remember it, and I will go to see Bao'er." ”

When Sanbao heard this, he hurriedly served Yuan Hong and went to the Yonghe Palace.

After serving Yuan Hong to wash and change clothes and drink a decanting soup, Sanbao led the maids and maids to withdraw.

On the bed, the two emperors and concubines sat in each other's arms.

He looked at Yuan Hong and said softly: "This year, the wind and rain of Dawei are smooth, and the king of Rencheng has returned triumphantly, which is also a very happy thing." Yuan Lang is diligent in state affairs on weekdays, and rarely has the opportunity to drink. ”

Yuan Hong smiled: "It's been a long time since I've had such a hearty drink tonight, it's very good!" ”

He said: "Since Yuanlang has drunk this lot of wine, it is better for the concubine to serve Yuanlang and rest earlier." ”

Yuan Hong shook his head and said, "I'm fine!" Tomorrow I will seal the seal, and I don't need to go to court early, I don't feel tired, I just want to talk to you. ”

He bowed his head slightly and smiled. Yuan Hong looked at He and said: "The eyes are the household of the heart, and Bao'er's eyes are like autumn water, just like your heart, I hope for it, and the heart is at peace." ”

Gently stroking He's forehead, Yuan Hong continued: "At the night banquet, the ministers discussed what happened after they got up, and in my heart, the queen was none other than Bao'er. ”

He shook his head and said, "It is a blessing for three lives that the concubine is wrongly loved by His Majesty. Only the concubine has neither the ability to manage the palace affairs, nor the power to balance the previous dynasty, how dare the concubine take on the responsibility of the queen! ”

Yuan Hong said: "I know that you have no intention of taking the throne, but you are the only wife in my heart, I am willing to accompany you in life and death, if you don't ascend to the throne, I will not be able to share the same cave with you after my death..."

He hurriedly covered Yuan Hong's mouth and said, "The New Year is approaching, Yuan Lang can't say this..."

Yuan Hong took He's hand and said, "Life and death are fate, and it is inevitable that I will be the son of heaven." ”

He was moved in his heart, looked at Yuan Hong, and said: "Life is the same, death is the same hole, Bao'er will never be separated from Yuanlang!" ”