Yuzhang has a palace, where King Langya lives. At this time, the lights were bright, and there were guards inside and outside, and ox carts were constantly coming and stopping in front of the house.

Wei Ji pushed open the door and saw people coming and going in front of the palace, knowing that most of the magnates of Yuzhang had gathered here.

Wei Zhao came on horseback, and before leaving, Wei Zhao beckoned him to ride in the carriage together, and Wei Zhao's eyes called her a daze. Although there was some cool breeze in the evening in such a summer, Wei Zhao still had a layer of sweat on his body after riding all the way, and Wei Zhao was refreshed.

The appearance of the two Wei brothers attracted the attention of many people.

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Chapter 61: Dedication

The palace of Yuzhang was built on a low hill in the southwest of the city, the dock fort built by ramming earth and stone, the outer wall was solid, spacious and grand, at this time there were more than a thousand lights lit inside, and the dazzling light illuminated the surroundings as if it were day.

There is an endless stream of ox carts and horse-drawn carriages of guests who come to the door, and there are freshly dressed servants and maidservants waiting in front of the door to welcome guests.

Wei Zhao walked slowly to the door, the servant had recognized his identity just now, bowed down to lead him in, and the ox cart where Wei Zhao was sitting, as well as more than 20 Wei Zhao's personal guards, entered the gate together. At the entrance is a large plaza with a high platform in the middle, a wooden frame towering, and a red flower of silk hanging in the center.

The Wei family's convoy stopped at the back of the square under the guidance of the servants. An elderly and steady steward in the mansion quickly greeted him, with a respectful attitude, and said: "This is General Jianwu, His Royal Highness was supposed to come to greet him, but the history of the previous Huan assassination arrived, and there are people from the Yu family, His Royal Highness was stumped and could not come in person, please forgive the general." ”

Wei Ji got out of the carriage and got down to stand beside Wei Zhao.

Wei Zhao waved his hand to show that he didn't care, and the steward beckoned the servant to take the guards down to rest, and led the two Wei brothers inside.

The palace occupies a very wide area, the inner buildings and pavilions, the houses are numerous, the central hall is majestic and wide, everywhere is full of lights, such as the stars are densely scattered, and the trees and flowers and willows reflect the ground is also extraordinarily colorful.

Wei Zhao's expression was indifferent, and Wei Zhao looked around a few times, and he didn't look very surprised.

The steward secretly observed the two of them, and was amazed in his heart, the heart of Anyi Wei is worthy of being a famous family, although it is not as good as before, but the background is still there, and it is very different from those rising scholars.

Wei Ji followed Wei Zhao closely, and soon walked under the corridor and came to the main hall that was full of people and was the most lively.

Although Yuzhang Palace is not as good as Jiankang Palace, but it took five years to build, the palace is wide, the decoration is gorgeous, the roof is twice as high as the general house, eight huge stone pillars go straight up, the ceiling wood carving is full of patterns, the sun and moon star city are above, and the pillar stretches is the dragon and phoenix Chengxiang.

At this time, more than 20 tables were set up in the hall, and dozens of guests had arrived. When Wei Zhao and Wei Ji entered the hall, everyone turned their eyes together. For example, the Luo family is good friends with Wei Zhao, and Luo Hong and his uncle took the initiative to talk to Wei Zhao. The rest of the people, Wei Ji looked over and recognized the brothers and elders of the Xiong family, as well as the Deng family and other local scholars with heads and faces in Yuzhang. Thanks to Wei Ji, who knew a lot of fellow disciples under Zhao Shimen, almost all the scholars recognized him.

The elders greeted each other, but the juniors couldn't interject, and soon several people hid in the corner of the temple to talk.

Today everyone is dressed preciously. Luo Huan and Deng Jia saw Wei Ji but praised her for looking good, Luo Huan also reached out and touched the cuffs of Wei Ji's embroidery, "Yudu, you look like this, you will definitely be in the mood for that group of girls today." ”

Wei Ji said: "Girl"

Deng Jia said: "There are no girls in Yudu's family, I don't know that His Royal Highness has invited girls from various families to come this time."

Wei Ji was surprised, and said in her heart that Sima Pi's style was really a bit surprising, there was no hostess in the palace, and the girl of the scholar clan was invited, was it to choose a concubine

She thought a little farther, Luo Huan immediately noticed it, and said with a smile: "It's not what you think, Princess Langya arrived a few days ago." ”

Wei Ji suddenly, Princess Wang Muzhi of Langya, is from the Taiyuan Wang family. It was only natural for her to come forward and invite the noble daughter of the Yuzhang clan.

A few people were discussing, there were seven or eight girls surrounded by servants into the main hall, the woman led by was about eighteen years old, dressed in gorgeous clothes and makeup, born very dignified and atmospheric, behind her, all of them were young dressed girls, Wei Ji looked at it twice, and found that there was a familiar one among them, it was Ruan Jue. She was separated from the women by some distance, and she didn't seem to be compatible. But it's not surprising that she can be with the noble girl, presumably because of Xie Valve, but even so, those noble girls will not have a deep relationship with her.

Wei Ji looked away after two glances, Luo Huan Deng Jia and a few, usually even if they saw a neat woman on the road, they would talk about it for a long time, but today they didn't say a word about this group of beautiful girls.

Wei Ji laughed at them, "Why are you so honest today, you are usually not a fair lady and gentleman."

Deng Jia shook his head and said: "Don't mention it, these girls are not all from our family, I saw them when I was young, what is so strange." ”

Luo Huan shook his head slightly, and quietly pointed out a few to Wei Ji, saying that this girl of the Deng family, obsessed with poetry and writing, holds books and reads books all day long, and is a nerd. That girl, from the Xiong family, don't look at the soft and graceful birth, but in fact she is a fierce character, and there are few Lang Jun who can help her, and that girl, um...... When she was a child, she had a big snot bubble and wiped it all on her brother's clothes.

Wei Jiao'er, sure enough, the local scholars know each other better.

Before everyone could say a few words, another group of people came outside, and the servants along the way avoided it, it was Sima Pi, the king of Langya, who was talking and laughing with the people around him. The person beside him, about thirty years old, although he wore a flowing wide-sleeved robe, his instrument was magnificent, and the whole person was like a sword hidden in a box, majestic and restrained. Behind him was a young man, with a high nose and deep eyes, and narrow eyes, who was Huan Xin.

Everyone guessed the identity of the people around Sima Pi, the new assassin Shi Huanchong. This person is Huan Wen's younger brother, not much older than his eldest nephew.

Sima Pi entered the hall, everyone saluted, he walked all the way to the main seat in the center, and the princess Wang Mu also came out of the crowd and came to him.

There were more guests coming one after another, and Wei Ji saw that Xie Xuan had also arrived, and many people took the initiative to greet him. Ruan Jue has always glanced at him from time to time since he came in, with gentle eyes.

The girl who was close to Ruan Jue covered her lips and smiled: "Ruan's girl's eyes are like autumn water, which Lang Jun is this heart"

Ruan Jue's head was lowered, and the roots of her ears were slightly red.

The other girl's eyes rolled slightly, and said: "That's Xie Lang, who is known as Zhilan Yushu, and he is really a gentleman, I heard that the Xie family is negotiating for him." ”

"I know, I know, it's the Goat Clan."

Ruan Jue's face turned red and white for a while, knowing that this was deliberately told to her by the nobles of Yuzhang. These days, she has relied on the name of Xie Valve in Yuzhang, and has wanted to make friends with this group of noble women many times, but they don't pay much attention to her, they just gather together like today, and they leave her alone with a smile.

Ruan Jue clenched his fist lightly under his sleeve.

Sima Pi looked around the hall, smiled loudly, and motioned for all the guests to take their seats.

Wei Ji returned to Wei Zhao's side, and the servants guided them to sit on the left side of the hall, just under Huan Chong Huan Xin, and the chief on the right opposite side was Yu Shi, the long-faced man, who was the one who had looked for Wei Ji in Zhao Mansion last time, and just now I heard someone call him Yu Sanqi.

The loose cavalry is not a regular job, so he is an idle official, usually the official name used by the children of the scholar clan, it can be seen that this person is not used in the court, according to his style, it is likely to be dedicated to dealing with the internal affairs of the Yu family. Because he is more senior, he sits in front, and Xie Xuan is behind him.

Xie Xuan sat across from Wei Jiao's table, and he smiled mildly.

Wei Ji had received his help in Yaji last time, so she didn't care about it with a cold face as usual, and returned a salute to him.

The smile on Xie Xuan's face deepened.

The seats that descend in turn are Yu Zhangluo, Xiong, Deng San and other scholars.

Luo Huan and his uncle and brother were next to Wei Zhao's seat, and they were also a little happy at the moment, and they couldn't wait to pull Wei Ji to talk immediately.

Wait for everyone to sit down, and the servants will be in the back.

Sima Pi raised his wine glass, and his voice came from the right position, clearly falling on everyone's ears, "Yuzhang is an outstanding person, and there are many talents, this king is very pleased, first borrow a glass of water and wine, and talk about the king's intentions." ”

Everyone raised their glasses in return, and the hall suddenly became lively.

Most of the toasts are from the lower to the top, and after Sima Pi toasted everyone just now, he toasted Huan Chong with the second cup.

When everyone saw it, they complimented and toasted.

After a period of turmoil, the banquet gradually quieted down.

The servants served the dishes like a stream of water. After the first round, Sima Pi signaled to the steward.

The steward withdrew from the temple, and soon a group of musicians came in through the door, wearing light gauze blouses, blue and tattered skirts underneath, wearing scarves, and a slap-sized drum tied around their waists. In the last column, there are musicians playing the pipa, for a time the music in the hall sounds, the trick dances in the middle, with the music is clear and lively, the trick dances faster and faster, the skirt flutters, graceful and colorful.

Wei Ji looked at everyone out of the corner of her eyes, the young Lang Jun was the most attentive to the dance music, and the others such as Huan Chong Yu Sanqi, as well as the Yuzhang Shi clan were all appreciative, the toast that should be toasted, the speech that should be spoken, and did not pay all attention to the dance.

Wei Ji looked at his second brother again, and thought that Wei Zhao had such a merry temperament, so beautiful that he just wanted to take a few more looks, but he didn't know that he was holding a wine glass in his hand, his posture was lazy, and he didn't take the beautiful dance of the trick in his eyes.

The joy stopped, and the tricks were arranged in a formation of flowers, scattered, and then bowed to the lord in unison before retreating.

Sima Pi asked how the two recent dances were, Huan Chong on the left and Yu Sanqi on the right, Huan Chong was very good.

Yu Sanqi touched his beard and said, "Miaoman is a solo show, which is really rare." The minister also prepared a surprise to present to His Highness. ”

A cold light flashed in Sima Pi's eyes, "Oh, I don't know what a surprise it is."

The Yu family has been investigating the death of the former assassin Shi Yuzhi a few days ago, and there are faint rumors leaking out, saying that it is related to him. Sima Pi and the Yu family already had old grudges, and now they have added new feuds, but they still maintain politeness on their faces.

Yu Sanqi said: "It's outside the hall, so call him in." ”

He motioned to his servants, and soon a young man in a dark blue warrior uniform walked in, he was seventeen or eighteen years old, he was born with a white face and a handsome face, a tall figure, and an excellent demeanor. When the others approached, a few noblewomen of the Shoushi clan in the lower left secretly exchanged their heads, obviously evaluating this person.

Sima Pi looked at this person, and there was no joy or anger on his face, "Yu Sanqi, who is this?"

Yu Sanqi said: "This is my nephew, Yu Xian, a few days ago he retreated to study Zhuangzi, my eldest brother felt that he was not popular, and asked him to come out to walk and see, and recently came to Yuzhang, the banquet held by His Royal Highness is the most romantic gathering in Yuzhang, and I will bring him to see and understand." ”

He said it modestly, but his expression and tone meant something else, and everyone at the banquet could see that he was secretly making a name for himself. At the age of seventeen or eighteen, he has studied Lao Zhuang, and this level of learning can be regarded as a genius among the scholars.

Sima Pi said: "Why did your nephew come in wearing this." ”

Yu Sanqi said: "My nephew usually likes to practice some fists and feet, and today I will present two gifts to His Royal Highness." ”

Sima Pi didn't know that the Yu family had lost the position of Jiangzhou Assassin, and now he wanted to use this banquet to pave the way for the young Langjun in the family. He nodded, noncommittal.

Yu Xian made a gesture, turned around and went outside the hall, and said to the guard: "Can you borrow a sword?"

It is the rule not to carry weapons when entering the hall, and the guards look towards the upright. Sima Pi nodded.

The guards drew their swords and offered them with both hands.

Yu Xian took the sword, walked up to the trick who played the pipa just now, whispered a few words, and the trick blushed and nodded.

When Yu Xian returned to the middle, the sound of the pipa sounded, and Yu Xian danced with a sword in his hand.

Men's dance is very different from women's dance, combining strength and flexibility to show more stretch and strength of the body.

Yu Xian did have a bit of kung fu, and for a while, he saw silver light flying in the open space between the banquets, and the figures were moving.

The sound of happiness was compact, and it gradually reached a climax, and Yu Xian's sword was like a torrential rain, and the silver light was so fast that it almost hooked into a net. He pointed his sword straight at the right place.

The sword mangled in front of Sima Pi's eyes.

The girls covered their mouths and whispered.

Sima Pi's expression did not move at all. Yu Xian put away his sword, turned around to the door beam, and threw the sword in his hand.

I only heard a click, and the sword shot straight out, like a streamer, and slammed into the wooden beam, still trembling, making a "buzzing" sound.

There was silence in the temple.

Yu Sanqi shouted: "Okay." ”

Only then did everyone shout and turn around, and many people cheered, such martial arts, and just now Yu Sanqi also said that Yu Xian is studying Zhuangzi, in other words, he is good at Confucianism and Xuanxue, both civil and military, and can be described as a genius.

Yu Sanqi stroked his beard, and his face showed a hint of self-satisfaction.

Sima Pi turned to the bottom left and asked, "Huan Envoy Jun looks at him."

After Huan Chong appeared, he rarely spoke, only when Sima Pi asked, he said a few words, he bowed his head slightly and said: "Young talent, it is really rare." ”

Sima Pi asked Wei Zhao again: "General Jianwu has great achievements, and his eyesight must be good." ”

Wei Zhao said with a smile: "The sword dance is really brilliant and eye-catching. ”

Yu Xianyan frowned slightly.

During the banquet, everyone also heard that the words of Huan Chong's approval can be described as a polite remark between the scholars, which disciple goes out, no matter what kind of learning, if he praises the young talent, he will not make a mistake.