Before entering the palace, everyone has to go through special training in the palace, and there is a set of standards for who to see and what to do, and what auspicious words to say, especially the different grades of the concubines, and there is a set of rules for speaking and saluting, so as not to call the wrong person and break the rules.

People who can participate in the emperor's birthday have all entered the palace, but this year there is the Su family, it is the first time to enter the palace, Princess Wuyang specially brought a grandmother, to teach the Su family's daughters the rules of entering the palace.

This time, no one dared to make trouble, everyone learned the rules and regulations, and finally arrived on the day of the emperor's birthday.

The people of the Su family also packed up and entered the palace according to the hour.

The emperor's birthday banquet was arranged to be held in the imperial garden, I heard that the second prince found a hot spring outside the palace for the emperor's birthday banquet, and introduced the hot spring water into the imperial garden, the whole imperial garden is as warm as spring, even in the first month you can see the rare spectacle of a hundred flowers blooming.

The Imperial Garden covers a spacious area, and it is also interesting to enjoy the moon and flowers.

The people of the Su family entered the imperial garden after inspection, and everyone's positions had already been arranged, probably because of Princess Wuyang, this time, the Su family was also arranged in a good position.

Soon it was auspicious, everyone began to sit down, several princes and princesses followed their respective mothers and sat on both sides of the emperor's side, Su Yunlai looked at it carefully, but did not look at Li Sheng and Gu Junyan.

After a while, the eunuch outside the door sang: "The emperor and the queen have arrived!" ”

Everyone got up one after another and saluted the emperor, Su Yunlai also followed everyone, keeping her head down, she only heard a majestic voice and said with a smile: "Flat, get up." ”

Today's emperor seems to be in a very good mood, with a smile in his voice, Su Yunlai stood up, she raised her head and saw only a bright yellow figure, tall and tall, with a straight back, he is the current emperor Emperor Qianyuan.

Emperor Qianyuan is less than fifty years old, looks majestic and handsome, walking behind him is the current queen mother, the queen and the wife of Emperor Qianyuan, who is old, but has a noble and elegant temperament.

Emperor Qianyuan personally helped the queen to the main seat, in addition to the queen, he was also accompanied by the second prince Li Sheng and Princess Wuyang.

No wonder Li Sheng has never appeared, it turns out that he has been with the emperor all along.

"Sheng'er sat down with me." Emperor Qianyuan himself spoke.

The queen took Princess Wuyang's hand and sat beside her.

Probably because of the fire in Fahua Temple a few days ago, the relationship between the prince and His Royal Highness the eldest grandson was a little tense, and Emperor Qianyuan deliberately took this opportunity to express his closeness to Li Sheng.

Li Sheng respectfully responded and sat on the side of Emperor Qianyuan.

The birthday feast is about to begin.

Emperor Qianyuan smiled and said, "I know that you have prepared birthday gifts for my birthday, and it is difficult for you to be filial piety." ”

Emperor Qianyuan's first son, the eldest prince was born to just a palace maid, born stupid, he was locked up in the palace on weekdays and rarely saw people, and Emperor Qianyuan didn't like to mention this son very much.

The second prince took the lead and walked out, and he clasped his fists: "Erchen pays homage to his father." ”

Emperor Qianyuan bowed slightly, and his eyes were full of satisfaction with the second prince.

Behind the second prince, the four palace people slowly opened a painting scroll more than ten feet wide, which was embroidered with the scenery of various places of interest in the country, and the whole embroidery was exquisite, and the scenery of the country was embroidered vividly.

All the ministers are amazed, while the second prince is still telling you where the scenery on the embroidered picture comes from, he is eloquent and humorous, slowly speaking, fascinating.

The second prince smiled slightly, saluted, and then said sincerely: "My father is wise and martial, diligent in state affairs, and the people of my dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment, and only then can we have this great river!" Erchen wishes his father and the emperor blessings like the East China Sea, and longevity is better than Tianqi! May my country prosper and prosper for generations to come! ”

Emperor Qianyuan's eyes showed deep satisfaction, he bowed his head slightly, and nodded again and again: "Good, good, the birthday gift of the second prince is deeply heartfelt, and there is a reward!" ”

The second prince was the first to appear, but he had already won a full house, and he couldn't help but be a little proud.

Next up are the Four Princes.

The fourth prince walked out steadily, and it seemed that he was not affected by the second prince at all.

The congratulatory gifts offered by the four princes were much smaller, only in a small black box, and Gonggong Zhao, who was beside the emperor, walked down, took the congratulatory gifts from the hands of the four princes, and sent them to Emperor Qianyuan.

"Father, this is a Tianshan snow clam that the sons specially searched all over the Tianshan Mountains and finally found, and specially dedicated it to their father!" The fourth prince clenched his fists and said respectfully.

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Qianyuan couldn't wait to take the small box, hurriedly opened it, and saw the contents inside, and his face couldn't suppress his joy: "Okay, good!" The fourth child has a heart! Hahaha, the birthday gift of the four princes is quite satisfying, reward! Reward! ”

The fourth prince said humbly: "My father is in danger of the world, my father is good, the world can be stable and peaceful, I hope my father can prolong his life and stay young forever!" ”

The things sent by the second prince are all useless, and there is no more useful thing sent by the fourth prince, which is what the emperor needs most, although the emperor did not yearn for immortality, but it is also good to prolong life.

The limelight was suddenly stolen by the fourth prince, but the second prince was still smiling, but the smile did not reach the bottom of his eyes.

The next few princes all sent congratulatory gifts, but they were too inferior to the second prince and the fourth prince, and there was nothing new.

Then Su Yunlai suddenly remembered one thing, from the beginning of the birthday banquet to the present, she hadn't seen Gu Junyan yet, it was said that on such an occasion, he shouldn't be absent, why didn't he show up until now?

Su Yunlai was puzzled, and suddenly heard the eunuch outside shouting, "Young General Gu has arrived!" ”

Suddenly, everyone held their breath and looked at the door, and a tall and straight figure appeared outside the hall, a young man in silver armor, walking in a scarlet cloak, on a sparse and handsome face, a pair of starry eyes were dazzling, and there was a casual smile on the corner of his mouth.

Gu Junyan stood in the main hall, clasped his fists, and knelt on one knee, but his back was straight, without the slightest sense of grovel.

"See the emperor! Long live my emperor, long live, long live! Gu Junyan said loudly, and then he hooked the corners of his lips, and a cynical smile appeared on his face: "The minister is late, but he is preparing a birthday gift for the emperor, and the emperor still forgives the minister's sin, right?" ”

Emperor Qianyuan shook his head helplessly, naturally he wouldn't bother with him: "You, you, you're still like a child." ”

The ministers just listened to this, and no one would really treat Gu Junyan as a child.

Gu Junyan took advantage of the situation and stood up.

The fourth prince was out of the limelight today, and it was the time when the spring breeze was proud, he glanced at Li Sheng, who had become calm and relaxed since Gu Junyan appeared, and couldn't help but hook the corners of his lips.

"The young general has every opportunity, and he has not forgotten to prepare a birthday gift for his father, and his father will naturally not blame him, the young general's shot must be extraordinary, I don't know what the birthday gift of the young general is? Why don't you take it out and let me wait for an eye-opener? The fourth prince raised his eyebrows and said.

Emperor Qianyuan did not criticize the four princes for some 'provocative' remarks, but looked at Gu Junyan with a smile.

Gu Junyan smiled calmly: "The four princes are too worried, and it is impossible to talk about opening their eyes, but since it is to prepare a birthday gift for the emperor, it is natural that the emperor must be satisfied." After a pause, he didn't say anything more, and then said to Li Sheng: "I also want to ask His Royal Highness the eldest grandson for help." ”

Li Sheng stood up like a stream and walked down, Gu Junyan took out a document from his body and handed it to Li Sheng.

The two of them are so bewildering, but it is a little confusing.

Li Sheng respectfully sent the document in his hand to Emperor Qianyuan, who looked a little cold, and did not take it, but said, "Sheng'er will open it for me." ”

Li Sheng bowed slightly, opened the letter, glanced at it casually, and then hooked the corners of his lips and read the first sentence: "Today, my Great Liao State signed a peace treaty with the country...... dynasty."

Just such a sentence, Emperor Qianyuan couldn't hold it anymore, and the dignified king of a country actually reached out and took the letter in Li Sheng's hand directly!

At this time, Su Zhan glanced at Su Yunlai thoughtfully, and Su Yunlai asserted that day, saying that what the emperor wanted most was for the people to live and work in peace and contentment, and there would be no war at the border.

This is a letter of peace to the Great Liao Kingdom!

The Great Liao State is eyeing the border, the friction between the two countries is continuous, and the war has lasted for many years, which has been consuming national and financial resources. This is really the best birthday gift for him!

Emperor Qianyuan laughed: "Okay, good!" ”

Everyone present knew the weight of this congratulatory gift, and couldn't help but secretly say in their hearts, it is worthy of the Gu family, and it is extraordinary when they make a move, at this time, looking at the words of the fourth prince just now, it is a little ironic.

At this time, a pretty female voice suddenly said: "Father, since the congratulatory gift from the young general is so to your liking, what do you want to reward him?" ”

"Qinyang! Don't mess around! A beautiful concubine sitting next to her rebuked.

This is Chen Guifei, the biological mother of the Four Princes, and the one who speaks is Princess Qinyang, the sister of the Four Princes.

The queen mother smiled and played a round: "Look at the palace, what Qin Yang said is not nonsense, Your Majesty, this congratulatory gift from the young general is indeed extraordinary, and she should be rewarded well!" ”

Emperor Qianyuan raised his eyebrows and looked at the queen: "Then the queen will talk about it, what should I do to reward the young general?" ”

It was originally Princess Qinyang's 'childlike language', but Emperor Qianyuan asked the queen what he meant, which shows that the emperor's feelings are deep.

It seems that the position of the second prince is still very stable.

The queen mother glanced at Emperor Qianyuan with a sneer, and said something that shocked everyone: "According to the palace, the young general and the young hero do not lack anything, but there is a lack of a virtuous and virtuous woman to accompany him for a lifetime, and the young general is not young, it is time to consider marriage, why don't Your Majesty point out a marriage to the young general and promote a happy marriage?" ”

Emperor Qianyuan glanced at the empress with satisfaction and said approvingly: "What the empress said has some truth. ”

That's what Emperor Qianyuan thought in his heart, some time ago, Princess Wuyang and Gu Junyan's affairs were in an uproar, which made Emperor Qianyuan wake up, Gu Junyan has reached the age of marriage, he has not mentioned it, but let others worry about it, it is better to take the lead in marrying when it has not yet been decided, which can be regarded as the next dark move.

As soon as Emperor Qianyuan had this idea, the queen spoke up for him, how could this dissatisfy him?

Gu Junyan said unhurriedly at this time: "Thank you Your Majesty and the queen for your kindness, but the minister has something to say, my father has already told me my fortune, saying that I should not marry early, otherwise there will be a bloody disaster, so for so many years, the minister's family affairs have not been settled," paused, he looked at the emperor with some pity: "Please Your Majesty or spare the minister's life!" ”

Numerology is mysterious and mysterious, but no one really dares not to take it seriously, even if it is an emperor, he can't let his son risk his life to die early, right?

Princess Qinyang said with a smile: "The young general is an extraordinary hero, how can you believe this nonsense? The major general will shine on the stars, and the good fortune will be good. ”

Chen Guifei glanced at her daughter lightly at this time, and Princess Qinyang bit her lip and lowered her head.

"It seems that the mother wants to be a matchmaker a little early." Chen Guifei said with a smile.

The matter was revealed, and no one mentioned it again.

There were no waves in the next birthday banquet, Su Yunlai got up and followed the palace maid to change clothes, walked outside, and happened to meet Princess Wuyang.

Princess Wuyang sent the palace maid who came with Su Yun, and with Su Yunlai, the two walked out of the imperial garden, and suddenly heard someone talking around the corner.

"Gu Junyan, you stop for me!" Princess Qinyang arrogantly stood in front of Gu Junyan.

Su Yunlai couldn't help but rub the corners of his forehead, and glanced at Princess Wuyang vaguely, there was the county lord of Anning in the past, and the current princess Qinyang, why are the women of the royal family so bold in courting?

Princess Wuyang looked back at her expressionlessly, her expression was very ugly, but this time she didn't stand up like she did to Li Sheng, but quietly pulled Su Yunlai to the side.

"Did you know I like you? Want you to be my colt? Princess Qinyang asked coquettishly.

Gu Junyan asked lightly: "Really?" I don't know very well, so please ask the princess to spare her life, and she can't marry early. ”

"Good! You can't marry early, I'll wait until you can marry me! Would you like to? Princess Qinyang said immediately.

"Princess, please respect yourself." Gu Junyan said politely.

"Would you like to, I asked?"

Gu Junyan didn't hesitate: "I don't want to." ”

"Do you, do you think I don't really like you, and I want to marry you for a purpose?" Princess Qinyang said with tears in her eyes: "I'm telling you, I'm not, it has nothing to do with anything, I just like you as a person, no matter what my mother and royal brother do, I'm different from them!" I don't want to hurt you, I just want to be with you! I'm even willing to do anything for you for your sake! ”

Okay, this is a princess who is even more unrestrained than the county lord of Anning, Su Yunlai sighed slightly.

Gu Junyan glanced keenly at the place where Su Yunlai and Princess Wuyang were hiding, and then completely cooled his face.

"You said that you like me, even your mother and brother can give up, Your Royal Highness Princess, do you think such a woman, I dare either?" Gu Junyan asked indifferently.

"You ......" Princess Qinyang looked at him hurtfully, and finally said in a hurry: "Do you believe it or not, if I call it indecent at this time, you will have to marry me?" ”

Gu Junyan sneered: "Do you believe it or not, on the first day you entered the Gu family, I could let you die in vain?!" ”

Princess Qinyang looked shocked, and finally suddenly shouted: "Gu Junyan, I hate you!" ”

After saying that, he covered his eyes and ran quickly.

Gu Junyan sighed, rubbed the corners of his forehead, and said loudly: "Wuyang, I told you a long time ago, eavesdropping is not a good habit, why can't you change it?" ”

Su Yunlai quickly looked at Princess Wuyang, and was surprised, this is still a habitual offender?

Princess Wuyang walked out expressionlessly, snorted lightly and said, "I didn't want to eavesdrop, I was just afraid of disturbing you and being embraced." ”

Gu Junyan was choked by the four words of throwing himself into his arms, Su Yunlai couldn't help but chuckle, turned his head to Gu Junyan with an iron-blue expression, and silently turned his head to look at the stone, as if a flower suddenly bloomed there.

Gu Junyan was already a little annoyed in his heart, and he was embarrassed by Princess Wuyang, and he couldn't hold it on his face, but when he saw Su Yunlai with a good look on his face, of course he was annoyed.

Gu Junyan's face was very ugly: "Don't mess around here, go back quickly, go home when the birthday banquet is over." ”

These words were obviously admonishing Su Yunlai, and Su Yunlai nodded.

As soon as Su Yunlai followed Princess Wuyang back to the birthday banquet, he suddenly heard the concubine talking to the queen: "The Miss Su family who saved Princess Wuyang is also here, right?" ”

The queen remembered such a person, so she said, "Go and invite Miss Su." ”

Su Yunlai was named all of a sudden, and Chen immediately held her hand nervously, and Chen took Su Yunlai to stand up.

The queen mother smiled and said, "Come closer, let the palace take a good look." ”

Chen led Su Yunlai forward, and the queen mother smiled: "Well, it's a good boy." ”

Princess Qinyang looked at Su Yunlai, with a malicious light in her eyes: "Queen Mother, since Miss Su saved Wuyang, shouldn't you reward her well?" After a pause, she smiled innocently: "Why don't you also point her a good family business?" ”

Chen's hand holding Su Yunlai shrank slightly, and looked at Princess Qinyang in surprise, only to see a slowly mocking and vicious light in her beautiful eyes, which frightened Chen couldn't help but shrink a little.

Su Yunlai was also a little puzzled, she didn't provoke this princess, why did she target her so much?

The queen mother looked at Su Yunlai with a hint of inquiry in her eyes, and obviously understood that Princess Qinyang was deliberately targeting her.

Princess Qinyang looked at Su Yunlai, her eyes were contemptuous and with a hint of jealousy, and she said coquettishly: "Is the queen mother good!" Aren't you still worried about the continuation of your uncle in the reigning country a few days ago? Miss Su looked gentle and virtuous, and saved Princess Wuyang, who is also a kind-hearted girl, isn't it a good marriage with Uncle Guo? ”

Uncle Guo is talking about the queen's maiden brother, who is her mother's compatriot, but now this uncle is a few years younger than Ye, older than Su Yunlai's father, and it is said that he is lustful and has violent tendencies, I heard that his former wife was killed by him, Princess Qinyang said this, and the malice is already obvious.

However, no one will think that this marriage is inappropriate, although Uncle Guo is ridiculous, there are really many girls in the capital who want to marry him!

Of course, the queen mother did not think that her younger brother was bad, but actually began to seriously consider this marriage.

"Qi Yu Niangniang......" Chen spoke, and just as he wanted to say something, he was interrupted by Princess Qinyang.

"Miss Su wouldn't have been prophesied by the master before, can't she marry early, right? Could it be that there is something wrong with Miss Su's life? Princess Qinyang asked coldly.

Gu Junyan's life is not good, it is not appropriate to marry early, there are still girls who want to marry him, Princess Qinyang is one, but if it is a girl, it is not good to be installed, then this life will be ruined!

However, Su Yunlai now understands why Princess Qinyang suddenly started targeting her, could it be that Princess Qinyang knew about her and Princess Wuyang just now, and she had no choice but to pick and pinch the persimmon.

Chen hurriedly replied: "No, no, Ah Wan's life is very good......

But as soon as the words fell, she felt embarrassed again, she couldn't let Ah Wan really marry Uncle Guo!

Gu Junyan raised his head and glanced at Princess Qinyang with a gloomy gaze, Princess Qinyang provoked the corners of her lips, and immediately said: "Since this is the case, then Uncle Peiguo is also a good marriage!" Miss Su saved Wuyang again, presumably Uncle Guo will also be satisfied. ”

The queen's heart moved, Su Yun came to save Princess Wuyang, after all, it was different from ordinary girls, Uncle Guo couldn't continue to beat her, right? If this is the case, maybe it can really make Uncle Guo take care of it.

The queen mother was really tired of cleaning up the mess for him, so even though she knew that Princess Qinyang was selfish, the queen mother was still moved.

Princess Wuyang looked at Princess Qinyang and said coldly: "Qinyang, if you are in a hurry to get married, I can tell Uncle Huang to give you a marriage as soon as possible, you don't need to worry about other people's marriages so much, so you are greedy!" ”

Princess Qinyang immediately looked at the queen mother, and said with a burst of tears: "Queen mother, I am just kind, you look at Wuyang, you actually abuse me so badly, is it possible that Uncle Chengguo is not worthy of her savior?!" ”

The queen's face faded.

Princess Wuyang tightened her brows, looked at Princess Qinyang and said: "Qinyang really cares about the queen's mother, even Uncle Guo's marriage is so worried, and there are many suitable girls in the Chen family, Qinyang might as well mention a few, let the queen choose to see." ”

"How can the girl of the Chen family compare to Miss Su? She's the savior who saved your life! The identity is different, the girl of the Chen family is not so noble! ”

"Oh! It turned out that the girl of the Chen family was not as good as Miss Su! If you had said that, I would have understood. Princess Wuyang continued.

The two of them actually quarreled in front of everyone.

Li Sheng frowned slightly, he wanted to speak, but this involved a woman's marriage, he should not speak, and he couldn't help but be a little anxious.

Su Yunlai smiled slightly at this time: "Thank you princess for your kindness, but I'm afraid I can't agree to the princess in this matter." ”