Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Celebration Banquet

If you do things with your heart, time is fast.

During this period of time, He Xi repeatedly thought about the future governance. Zhu Yuanzhang also summoned twice. Seeing He Xi's thinking, it is not clear. I didn't ask any questions. After all, this big article is not easy to write. Zhu Yuanzhang himself understands.

In the blink of an eye, more than ten days passed.

The manuscript of He Xi's article has not yet been finalized. Mu Ying and other heroes have returned to Nanjing from Yunnan. It's time for the celebration feast. Such a thing, He Xi can't shirk it. Don't say anything else. Mu Ying is very influential in the palace. It can even be said that she is the brother-in-law of Princess Anqing. Mu Ying also takes good care of Princess Anqing. Even if I returned to Beijing in a hurry this time. But he still brought gifts for all the princesses and princes in the palace.

No one else's gift can be given to the palace.

But Mu Ying's is okay.

Therefore, even if He Xi doesn't give face to others, Mu Ying's face still has to be given today.

He Xi sat in front of the bronze mirror, the copper mirror was polished very smooth, reflecting a clear image, not much worse than the glass mirror, except for a metallic luster, but it lingered, as if a special filter was added.

Princess Anqing stood behind He Xi, biting a hairpin. Why Xi combs his hair.

He Xi hasn't had a haircut for a few months, and his hair is no longer short. But it's still not enough to comb your hair in a bun. Originally, He Xi wanted to wear a hat to attend, just like before. But Princess Anqing was worried that He Xi would be looked down upon at the banquet. I must comb He Xi's hair in a bun.

No, I don't know what kind of magic Princess Anqing used. actually made He Xi have a bun on his head. It looks exactly like an ordinary Ming Dynasty man.

Princess Anqing finally put the hairpin in her mouth on He Xi's head, took a step back and said, "Look, that's fine." ”

He Xi looked at his hair bun in the mirror, as well as the hairpin that seemed ordinary, but not unusual at all. said: "Princess, are you just doing tricks?" ”

The maid next to Princess Anqing smiled and said, "Uncle, this is not a trick. It was the princess who cut off a section of her own hair and made you a wig bun. ”

Princess Anqing's face suddenly flushed, and she said, "Xiaocui, don't talk too much." ”

Princess Anqing is very kind to the palace maids around her. At first, these palace maids had some worries about this future colt. After a long time, I also knew that He Xi's personality was not bad, so I dared to interject. Of course, Xiaocui is also for Princess Anqing's heart.

After all, the hair of women in this era is not the same as that of later generations. It's easy not to cut it off.

And even with a wig, as Princess Anqing, it is easy to get some hair. And Princess Anqing uses her own hair, the central meaning, how can He Xi not know?

He Xi got up and held Princess Anqing's hand and said, "I can't wait to marry you." The good news is next year. ”

Princess Anqing suddenly couldn't stand it, and she was too shy to hold herself. Said: "What nonsense are you talking about. Go, go, go. ”

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This celebration banquet is much grander than the reception banquet for Xu Da and others in the previous section.

Almost all of the nobles from Kyochu came. Civil officials from all ministries have also arrived. The entire Fengtian Hall was full, and there were even some crowded. And this time, He Xi's position is also very close to the princes. But it's among the colts.

He saw it, Li Shanchang's son Li Qi. There is also Princess Ningguo's concubine Mei Yin.

He Xi greeted the two. found that both of them are shrewd and capable, quite personable, and their appearance is naturally not bad. After all, Mei Yin is also the nephew of Mei Sizu, Hou of Runan. Now the Marquis of Runan is under the command of Fu Youde, gnawing hard bones in Yunnan.

It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang's vision for choosing a son-in-law is actually very picky.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors. Zhu Yuanzhang also let go. Especially the previous generals. Especially the veterans. One by one, they all opened their minds, drank and guessed boxing. Those who had been seated also left their seats. Looking for someone familiar.

He Xizhi didn't move.

After all, he didn't know many people. He just wanted to get past the situation in front of him. There's still a lot to do back home.

It's just that someone doesn't want to let him go.

"Secretary He, no, He Concubine. Long time no see. The voice came from behind He Xi. He Xi turned around sharply and found that it was none other than him. It was Fu Zhong.

For a while, He Xi was a little ashamed.

On that day, the words I said to Fu Zhong were in my ears one by one, but things have come to this point, and I can only say that God will make people. He Xi said: "Brother Fu, long time no see. ”

Fu Zhong sneered and said, "What do I think you don't want to see me?" ”

He Xi said: "I'm sorry, there are some things I can't do. Today, I toast Brother Fu. Make amends. ”

Fu Zhong said: "A glass of wine should be reparation." Is my Fu family's face so worthless? ”

He Xi said: "Brother Fu, you should know that the decision on this matter is not in my hands. ”

"Really?" Fu Zhong said: "Why don't you refuse? ”

For a while, the two said stiffly.

The two of them are very different at the moment. He Xi has changed in his heart, he is ambitious, and he has a great difference in dealing with people, and this difference is also reflected in his temperament. Far less cautious than it was at the beginning. And Fu Zhong is not.

At that time, he was just a gentleman. There is a kind of temperament inside. But now it's a trip between life and death. Fight your way out of the dead end. The whole person is a reborn change from the inside out.

Although He Xi felt that he had broken his word and gained weight, he was a little reluctant to go. But when I think of Princess Anqing, I don't care about this little criticism. After all, Princess Anqing, who is as gentle as water, is a woman he never dared to think of in modern times. It is also a good match in this era.

It's impossible to make a decision.

He Xi said: "It's been like this, and it can't be changed. Brother Fu, it's me who can't stand you. I make amends to you again. He Xi raised his glass and said, "I'm sorry." ”

Fu Zhong sneered and said, "This sentence is so easy. ”

"Fu Zhong is enough." Mei Yin said: "This is not the place for you to mess around. Don't you know that Princess Anqing has always been unwilling to you? He Xi may have broken his promise, but it is enough to toast and make amends. What more do you want? ”

Fu Zhong was excited, and immediately took a breath.

In the Battle of Baishijiang, Fu Zhong was not seriously injured, but it did not mean that he was not injured. Originally, Fu Youde wanted him to rest in Yunnan. But he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. This is how to rush back to Beijing from Yunnan, but fortunately, when you leave Guizhou, you can go all the way south by boat. It's not too hard.

Even so, wound healing is delayed. At this moment, I was angry, and I felt the burning pain on the wound.

The more this is the case, the more unwilling Fu Zhong becomes.

The hatred of taking a wife is difficult for a man to bear. If it was someone else Princess Shang Anqing, Fu Zhong would be unwilling, and he might not be unacceptable, but He Xi, Fu Zhong would not be able to go with this tone.

Fu Zhong snorted coldly and said, "Okay, Brother Mei is right. I shouldn't mess around. But to make amends, a glass of water and wine is not enough. Fu Zhong said loudly: "Uncles, Your Majesty. ”

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was drinking with Xu Da.

In fact, at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was ready to leave the table.

After all, there is a difference between a monarch and a minister. Back then, Zhu Yuanzhang would also drink happily with his old brothers. But now when he is there, the people below can't let go. After a few drinks with a few old brothers, he went back.

Suddenly, I heard Fu Zhong say this.

The whole hall was silent. Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Fu Zhong, come here." What do you have to say? ”

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang still admires Fu Zhong. Although it is said that among the second generation of the Ming Dynasty. There are also some finished ones. But there are very few. Among them, Geng Bingwen is one of them. Many people think that Geng Yiwen enjoyed a great name before the founding of the country. is the founder of the country, in fact, he inherited the deployment of his father and brother. is also much younger than the founding heroes, the second generation of the founding of the country.

But most of the sons and daughters of Xungui are not as good as their father and brother, and they are greatly inferior, and Geng Bingwen is a minority.

And Fu Zhong fought in Baishijiang, which can be regarded as a killing. Quenched out. In the future, I dare not say that I will be in charge. But come to think of it, after one or two decades, there will be no problem at all in serving as the chief military officer of a province.

Zhu Yuanzhang still has preferential treatment for this freshly baked hero.

Fu Zhong said: "It's not that the minister has something to say, but Secretary He saw the grandeur of today's celebration banquet. Feeling it, he improvised to express his feelings, but he didn't dare to tell His Majesty. You can only let the ministers do it for you. ”

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang heard it, he knew that something was wrong.

Zhu Yuanzhang knows He Xi very well. Poetry or something. He Xi can only read, but he will never write. And Zhu Yuanzhang also knows what He Xi has been doing recently, saying that He Xi now wants to write a book of 10,000 words. Such as Wang Anshi's "Emperor Shangrenzong's Words and Things" is a big article. It's possible.

After all, he's been busy with this lately. Zhu Yuanzhang is also looking forward to this.

What poems do you write suddenly? It is simply impossible, and it is not in line with He Xi's character.

It's just that since Fu Zhong said such things to his face, Zhu Yuanzhang has to ask no matter what. Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "He Xi, what good sentences do you have?" Tell me about it? ”

Fu Zhong looked at He Xi, he and He Xi had also gotten along for a while, and naturally understood He Xi's shortcomings in poetry. I don't believe that He Xi can have any outstanding poetry at all. Fu Zhong's purpose is to make He Xi a big ugly person on such an occasion.

He's actually ready.

As soon as He Xi couldn't answer, he immediately pleaded guilty. And He Xi excused himself and said something about He Xi's thoughts. Others will only feel that He Xi has disappointed his friend's expectations, or someone can also see that Fu Zhong is specifically targeting He Xi.

But what about seeing it?

Today's celebration banquet, Fu Zhong is a meritorious man, he has just crawled out of the pile of dead, even if he does something out of the ordinary today, the court will not punish him at this time. Otherwise, it will only make the people of the world feel that the imperial court treats the heroes harshly.

Moreover, drunken words are between the disputable and the indisputable. Because drunken words should not be too much.

It can be said that Fu Zhong is free to advance and retreat today. The pressure is on He Xi's side.