The reception dinner was arranged in the newly built Xuanwang Mansion in Jingzhou City.

Xuanwangfu is located in the southeast of Jingzhou City, located on the main road in the city, although it is not as magnificent as the Xuanwangfu of Shengjing, covering a huge area, but after these days of reconstruction, it is also quite large-scale, a brick and a tile, a grass and a tree show the simplicity and heroism of the northwest place, the arch corner of the eaves is imposing, adding a bit of solemnity. On the vermilion lacquer gate, the three words "Xuanwangfu" are simple, the dragon flies and the phoenix dances, and the momentum is magnificent.

Meng Tianyan and his entourage, under the leadership of several guards, walked all the way from the Taishou Mansion to the Xuanwang Mansion, and when they saw the three big characters of the flying dragon and the phoenix on the plaque at the door, their faces changed slightly, blue and white.

Even if the emperor has decreed that he will deprive Meng Yuanhengxuan of his title and title, so what? He Meng Yuanheng is too lazy to think of other titles, and still calls himself King Xuan, what can you do with him? In the northwest, perhaps this decree is like a piece of papyrus to them, and no one pays attention to it at all.

Unlike when they arrived in Jingzhou City before, only a few people came to greet them, tonight's reception banquet was full of people, especially grand, and all kinds of civil and military generals sat together, crowding the entire palace banquet hall. Seeing this, Meng Tianyan and Liu Wensheng's faces became more and more ugly, only Feng Ze was still in a low mood, silent, and drank sullen wine after sitting in his seat, and did not pay attention to the chaotic noise of the people around him.

Suddenly, the noise stopped, and the hall fell silent. Feng Ze turned his head to look, only to see a man in white clothes like snow and black hair like ink holding a beautiful, gentle and indifferent woman in Tsing Yi slowly walked into the hall, the man was imposing, the woman was graceful and generous, one white and one green two figures walked side by side, looking so harmonious and natural.

But this incomparably harmonious and natural scene in the eyes of others was like a sharp thorn, piercing Feng Ze's heart fiercely, making his already low heart instantly clench, and the pain was overwhelming, and the hand holding the wine glass suddenly increased its strength, and the wine in the cup rippled in circles. Fortunately, the wine glass is made of sterling silver, otherwise it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be crushed by him.

Thousand Foam ...... After a long absence, he let out a soft cry in the depths of his heart, full of longing and joy, but more of it was boundless sourness and sadness.

Meng Yuanheng slowly walked through the hall with Shen Qianmo in his arms, took a few steps, carefully helped her to sit down, and then sat down next to her.

The chair on the main seat is specially made according to Meng Yuanheng's requirements, and the length is twice that of an ordinary chair, like two chairs next to each other, but there is no armrest in the middle to separate them, which is actually equivalent to a modern upholstered couch.

Shen Qianmo looked at the man next to her who sat down next to her and grabbed her hand, and could only smile helplessly. This guy is becoming more and more lazy and clingy in front of him, he doesn't stand when he can sit, he doesn't sit when he can lie down, and he always likes to lean on his shoulder, no wonder this chair is designed like this.

I think when Shen Qianmo saw this sofa, he was also impressed by Meng Yuanheng's ability to apply what he learned was really strong. She just casually mentioned it when the two of them were chatting, but he took everything to heart.

Seeing that he lowered his head and was about to lean down, Shen Qianmo gave him a roll of the eyes at the right time.

In front of all the soldiers and so many civil and military officials, please keep the prince wise and martial, okay?

Meng Yuanheng raised his eyebrows disapprenosingly, but he didn't mean to disobey Shen Qianmo, after sitting with his back straight, when his calm and indifferent gaze swept to the people below, he returned to his usual cold and indifferent image.

The military attachés sitting at the bottom are all from the Meng family army and Feiyun cavalry, since the capture of the eighteen cities in five states outside Zhengyang Pass, they have been assigned to garrison the cities, so they have not seen the princess for a long time, it is rare to see it tonight, and they are extremely excited, although they are surprised how the prince's hair suddenly turned black again, but no one will be entangled in such a question at this time, they have knelt down and saluted, and shouted in unison: "Subordinates and others see the prince, see the princess!" ”

Inspired by the generals, the civil officials on the other side also stood up to pay their respects. "Subordinates and princesses, congratulations on the safe return of the princess!"

Meng Yuanheng was obviously in a good mood at this time, and said lightly with a wave of his hand: "Everyone is exempt, take a seat." ”

"Thank you, princess." Everyone thanked them in unison and took their seats.

Meng Yuanheng picked up the wine glass in front of him, his expression was light, and he said in the direction where Meng Tianyan was: "Tonight is a reception banquet specially organized by this king for the Seven Princes and his entourage who came from Shengjing. ”

Although the words were polite, there was no warmth and politeness in his eyes, but he hastily picked up the wine glass and gestured, and drank the wine in the glass.

Meng Yuanheng showed such a polite behavior coldly, which startled Meng Tianyan, and was just about to get up to salute back, when he saw this scene, his face changed, he hung his buttocks in embarrassment, he couldn't sit or stand, he was secretly annoyed for a moment, and he could only grit his teeth and say, "Thank you King Xuan for your hospitality." ”

With that, he tilted his head and poured the wine into his mouth fiercely.

When Liu Wensheng and Feng Ze saw Meng Tianyan like this, they naturally could only respond in vain and drank all the wine in their cups.

After Meng Yuanheng finished saluting this cup, he ignored Meng Tianyan and the others, and turned his head to look at Shen Qianmo gently. Shen Qianmo naturally understood, nodded lightly at him, and the two of them raised their wine glasses at the same time. Meng Yuanheng raised his voice slightly, and said to the people below: "This king and princess give you a cup, everyone is free, and there is no need to be formal." ”

"Thank you, princess." There was a chorus of thanks.

After a round of drinking, the originally dull atmosphere in the hall relaxed a little. The generals are all from Meng Jiajun and Feiyun Cavalry, they have a bold temperament, and they are usually familiar with Meng Yuanheng, so after a few glasses of wine, they pushed the glasses over the glasses, and the atmosphere became warm. The civil officials on the other side are relatively restrained.

These people were all recently selected from all over the northwest, and they were already afraid of King Xuan, who was known for his moodiness and decisiveness, and was temporarily notified to be invited to participate in tonight's reception banquet, and they didn't know what medicine was sold in King Xuan's gourd, so they were all cautious and didn't dare to say much, let alone make a loud noise.

Meng Yuanheng's faint eyes glanced at the people below, and casually threw a booklet on the desk in the direction where Yun Fei was sitting.

"Yun Peng, you come to read."

"Yes, lord." Yun Fei jumped up, raised his hand to catch it steadily, spread out the booklet, and a clear voice sounded in the spacious hall.

"Today, the officials of the five prefectures and eighteen cities of Jingzhou, Yunzhou, Yanzhou, Youzhou, and Chongzhou are appointed as follows: Qiao Yuan is ordered to be the Taishou of Jingzhou, Lü Meng is the Taishou of Yunzhou, and Wei Fengyan is appointed as the Taishou of Yanzhou, and ...... is ordered."

A lengthy list of appointments came out of Yun Fei's mouth, and the people whose names he called at the bottom were all happy after a brief shock. At this moment, they finally knew why they were invited to the dinner.

Those soldiers of the Meng family army were also extremely excited. It is only because after the Meng army captured the eighteen cities of the five northwestern states, the original state and county officials fled and retreated, so the daily affairs in the city could only be temporarily represented by those generals. But for those generals who have been fighting on the battlefield all year round, it's no problem for you to let him get on the horse and kill the enemy, but if you let him sit in the study and review the case file, it is really a black eye.

Now that I heard that my prince had finally thought of appointing civil officials to the cities, I was so happy that they were all overjoyed. After Yun Fei finished reading the lengthy list of appointments, they shouted loudly: "The prince is wise, the prince is wise." ”

And the civil officials who were called by name also all left the table again, knelt on the ground, and thanked Meng Yuanheng loudly.

However, Meng Tianyan's face was pale and extremely ugly, if it weren't for his calm heart and good upbringing, he really couldn't sit down at this time. Liu Wensheng, who was short-tempered and thin-skinned next to him, was already angry, and his old face with white face and gray beard had turned into the color of pig liver, and even Feng Ze, who had been silent and only cared about drinking in a sullen voice, couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at the pair of beautiful people above, and a touch of sadness flashed in his deep eyes.

Where is this kind of reception banquet, it is clearly Meng Yuanheng's clear provocation to the Dasheng court! He deliberately chose to appoint these officials on an occasion like tonight, which was equivalent to a resounding slap in the face to the imperial court.

Meng Tianyu also wants him to "return to the dynasty", which is definitely a dream!

This so-called reception banquet ended in the high-minded talk of a group of civil and military officials in the northwest and the incomparable embarrassment of Meng Tianyan and others. However, the two hosts who were supposed to be responsible for entertaining the guests left the table early and disappeared after Meng Yuanheng lightly dropped the words "The princess is pregnant and needs to rest more, the king and the princess will leave the table first, and you are free".

Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, the sky is clean, and even the wind is much quieter, which is a rare good weather in the northwest in winter. On the roof of the backyard of the palace, compared with the noise in the hall, it seems particularly quiet and deserted. The two figures, one white and one green, sat next to each other, the moonlight was like practice, quietly sprinkled on the two of them, looking so warm and beautiful.

"Ah Heng, it's been two days since the secret guard who went to Suzhou to pick up people from Shengjing set off, right?" Shen Qianmo leaned on Meng Yuanheng's shoulder and asked softly.

"Well, the Dark Guard is very fast, and he will definitely be able to get people here before our wedding." Meng Yuanheng responded in a deep voice.

Shen Qianmo nodded, she had never doubted the ability of the Xuanwang Mansion Secret Guard.

"I heard my cousin say that my uncle is already on his way to Jingzhou, and yesterday there was news from Qinglan that my father-in-law had also set off from the deserted city. After a while, after my grandfather and the others arrived, they all stayed in Jingzhou and did not leave. The Xuanwang Mansion will soon become lively again. ”

"Mo'er, will you blame me?" Meng Yuanheng sat up, his handsome eyes staring at her, as if there was a faint hint of unease.

He and she both knew that after tonight's reception banquet, the Xuan Wangfu and the Dasheng Imperial Court had completely fallen out. Next, Meng Tianyu didn't know how to deal with Xuanwangfu, so he asked the secret guard to set off early, and secretly brought Shen Qianmo's family and those who stayed in the palace to Jingzhou, so as not to be poisoned by Meng Tianjue.

"What stupid things to say, you can think about it so thoughtfully, it's too late for me to be happy." Shen Qianmo grabbed one of his arms and leaned lightly on his shoulder, "But what are your plans for Meng Tianyan and them?" ”