Chapter 10: The Feast

Rong Zhao has had a lot of strange behaviors recently, and King Anqing was able to comfort himself before - she showed herself in the eyes of the emperor, and it was not a loss to be able to win the appreciation of Emperor Yongming.

When Rong Ping comforted himself, he was still secretly happy.

But now, she danced in front of the emperor, making it clear that she was making the emperor unhappy, isn't this death?

King Anqing was so angry that his chest hurt, and he covered his breath.

Rong Zhao calmly took out the pill: "Dad, come, eat one." ”

Rong Ping swallowed the pill and scolded: "You can be a little less angry with me, it is more useful than taking ten pills." ”

This pill is made by a unfilial daughter and made by a physician, so that it is easy to carry around.

- Rong Ping suspects that this is to anger him.

Rong Zhao spread his hands helplessly: "The child is just telling the truth, the father should learn to be relieved and be less angry." ”

Screen: "......"

- Listen, is this talking about human words?!

Rong Zhao no longer stimulated Rong Ping, and his voice changed, explaining the previous question: "I know that the emperor will be a little displeased, and he will not come to the banquet, but if I don't speak, after today, the emperor will only be more angry." ”

The movement she wants to make today is not small, if she doesn't "report" the supreme leader, it will really make Emperor Yongming unhappy.

Rong Ping's eyes were full of suspicion when he heard this.

Rong Zhao knocked on his knee, and the cloud was light: "Father, don't worry, the emperor's displeasure will disappear, and he is now happy that I was born out of nowhere, and he will not tear down the stage." ”

Rong Ping sneered: "I'm still happy, do you really think the emperor appreciates you very much?" ”

"Appreciate or not, I don't know." Rong Zhao folded his fan against his chin and chuckled, "But I definitely like it." ”

Screen: "......"

He continued to ridicule, and Rong Zhao seemed to be smiling: "I have attracted all the attention of Jingzhong, so that the original dark tide of the battle for the heir will be eased a little, and the attention of the four princes will be grabbed...... Can the emperor not like it? ”

This is a temporary diversion of contradictions and attention.

Before she made a big move, everyone stared at the "prince" and "seizing the heir", and a prince of the Anqing royal palace was born, and used 20,000 taels to anger the four princes, stumbling on them, and diverting some of the contradictions.

She is the emperor, and she is happy.

In addition to liking someone, what the other person does is pleasing to him.

Succession......

Rong Ping heard these two words in Rong Zhao's mouth for the first time, Xie Hong had mentioned it before, Rong Zhao went out alone for the first time, and he judged the situation in the capital from the reaction of the four princes.

This is the fundamental reason why although he was furious, he allowed Rong Zhao to "come nonsense".

He wanted to see what he was going to do in this world.

Rong Zhao used to be always locked up at home, and the two couldn't talk a few words all year round, and he didn't know this daughter at all......

Rong Ping looked deeply at his "unfilial girl", the other party was casually playing with the folding fan, but his eyes were clear, and there was a kind of light wind that did not change the color of Mount Tai on the top surface.

Putting aside what the other party did, this kind of bearing and calmness really has nothing to say.

And the point of "women pretending to be men" is actually very good, and there is no disguise at all.

Rong Ping was suddenly curious, so he asked, "Then the three princes today, who do you think will succeed?" Anqing Wangfu ...... Is it necessary to bet? ”

After wearing it, in addition to the memory of the original owner, Rong Zhao also asked people to inquire about the situation.

Today, Emperor Yongming has a total of four sons, Empress Zhang is the successor, and the son born to Empress Yuan is the first prince.

The first prince has passed away, and in addition, there are two princes, three princes, and five princes, none of these three princes are mediocre, and none of them can crush the other two.

Rong Zhao lifted his eyelids and glanced at Rong Ping: "Father, whoever succeeds has nothing to do with our Anqing Palace, and we have no need to bet." ”

Rong Ping: "Why not?" If we get it right, maybe we can ......."

The latter words were not said, but Rong Zhao understood.

King Anqing meant that they pressed the next emperor and waited for the other party to ascend the throne, so that they were exempted from the "crime of bullying the king" of the Anqing Palace.

Rong Zhao smiled, a pair of beautiful eyes were like two bright stars, and there was a sparkle in his eyes: "No, I only believe in myself, and my life can't be pinched in the hands of others." ”

After speaking, she folded the fan and shook it gently, holding a romantic posture: "Father, do you have a promising prince?" ”

Rong Ping shook his head: "The three princes have been taught very well, they are all good, but they are also indistinguishable. ”

After a pause, he seemed to think of something, a little distracted, and muttered: "But after all, it is not as good as the bearing of the first prince, if the first prince is still alive......"

The first prince has been dead for eighteen years, and the original owner has no impression of this person.

She was curious: "Does the first prince have another son?" ”

"Bang-"

The carriage suddenly became unstable, as if it had hit something, Rong Zhao and Rong Ping leaned forward, Rong Zhao grabbed the carriage, and quickly pulled Rong Ping with his other hand.

Both frowned at the same time.

Outside, Xie Hong had already cursed: "How did you drive?" Look for death! ”

Soon, he lifted the curtain and said guiltily: "Lord, prince, it was the coachman who accidentally hit the stone on the side of the road, and I have let the driver change." ”

Rong Ping waved Rong Zhao's hand, snorted arrogantly, and then said lightly: "Keep going." ”

Rong Zhao lifted the curtain on the side, and looked at the strange man who was pushed to the side of the road by Xie Hong with a pair of deep eyes.

She lowered her eyes slightly, blocking the sharpness in her eyes.

-

"There are so many people......

When Prime Minister Zhang Cheng arrived with his three sons and his daughters, many people had already arrived.

This Zhuangzi is very close to the capital, but it is not in the city, so the area is very large and exquisite.

The gate of Zhuangzi seems to have been renovated and luxurious.

What's even more surprising is that there is a string of beautiful glass lamps hanging on it, and the dancing fire light inside is faintly visible to reflect the font, and each lantern is a word, which is clearly connected -

"He Anqing King is in good health"

At this time, it is still dusk, and the sky has never been dark, so you can imagine what kind of brilliance this beautiful glass lamp will reflect after dark.

Lao Zhang was inexplicably a little envious.

Although this prince of Anqing is not very reliable, his heart for his father makes everyone who is a father envious.

At least, his three sons can't do it.

Next to him, Zhang Changzhi was very excited: "Father, just look at this lamp and know that Rong Shizi is a big deal this time!" This banquet must be extravagant, to see how he will repay the money in ten days. ”

Prime Minister Zhang glanced at him lightly, his face expressionless: "What are you doing with so many words?" Put away the schadenfreude on your face, don't you know that emotions can't be seen? A lot of age, living in the belly of a dog? ”

After speaking, he strode towards Xie Hong, who was coming over.

Zhang Changzhi: "??? ”

He looked at the second child with a confused expression: "Father...... How is this? ”

Zhang Changxing was also at a loss.

Obviously, my father was still very happy in the car, looking forward to Rong Zhao holding a luxurious banquet, how could he see the extravagant scene here, but he was not happy?

- Isn't it old and moody?

The two hurried to follow.

Zhang Changyan fell sluggishly behind.

Most of the guests who came today were watching the excitement, and when they saw the door, many people had schadenfreude on their faces-

"Rong Shizi has spent two months, and he still has the money to hold such a good banquet?"

"Didn't you spend all the money of the Anqing Palace?"

"Tsk, see how he pays it back."

"Well, who let him be praised for more than two months?"

……

As soon as they looked at the gate, many people gathered together and whispered mockery.

But when they really stepped into the door, these people all shut their mouths, not only to take care of King Anqing, but also because they had been stunned.

I knew it was a feast, but I never expected it to be so amazing!

An old lady who was supported by a maid pointed to the tall flower stand in front of her and was surprised: "How can you put the flowers so high?" ”

She squinted her eyes and nodded, "It's weird and good-looking." ”

A young lady covered her mouth: "Is that snow?" Why is there snow this season? ”

A person from the palace replied: "It is a winter garden, and the snow is fake, in order to experience the winter scenery." ”

A Lang Jun was surprised: "Why are the flowers blooming over there?" It's late summer! ”

The people of the palace replied: "Except for the flowers that should be in this season, the other flowers are made of paper and silk cloth by craftsmen, which is enough to be fake and real." ”

"Is that an autumn scene?" The Ministry of Industry was surprised.

Zhang Chengxiang looked along the line of sight, there was a small door with "Autumn Garden" written on it, and from the small door, he could vaguely see the golden leaves all over the ground, dazzling.

"Yes." Rong Zhao walked out with a smile.

She is wearing a silver-white robe today, and during her actions, the faint lines on the gown are shining, her hair is pulled up, and she is only decorated with a jade crown, but she is better than many sons who are greased and powdered.

Among the distant maidens, many young ladies peeked with red faces.

Rong Zhao's eyes do not squint, his face is clear, his smile is as warm as jade, he is not in a hurry when he salutes, he is calm and unhurried, and his voice is low and gentle -

"Rong Zhao has seen all the adults."

Many people saw Rong Zhao for the first time and were instantly amazed by her appearance and demeanor.

This is the now famous Rong Shizi?

- It's really extraordinary!

Suddenly, the sound of praise rang out.

Prime Minister Zhang Cheng was not very happy, coughed, and changed the topic: "Rong Shizi, your garden is very distinctive, can you introduce one or two?" ”

Rong Zhao smiled and explained politely-

"Back to the prime minister, Rong Zhao is lucky."

"The whole garden is divided into five areas, the middle is the hospitality area, and the four directions of the southeast and northwest are the viewing areas, which are divided into four gardens of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the scenery of the four seasons is proposed."

"The spring garden is full of flowers, there are two pavilions in the south and one in the north, the male and female guests can rest separately, the center of the hundred flowers is the opera stage, there is the performance of the opera of the palace, the song sung, the Beijing has not yet appeared."

"The Summer Garden is two connected lakes full of lotus flowers for guests to take a boat on the lake."

"The autumn garden is full of fallen leaves, and the weeping trees are hung with epic verses, couplets, and dumb riddles for guests to answer."

"The winter garden is full of snow, with many fun activities such as pot throwing and archery, so guests can go if they want to play."

This kind of landscaping makes the eyes of adults widen.

It's too luxurious, isn't it?

What a luxury it is to pack four seasons into the same garden?

Zhang Changyan, the third son of Zhang, seemed to be full of echoes in his mind - a lot of money, a lot of money, it must cost a lot of money!

Rong Zhao was ashamed: "The current work is not good enough, it will take time to improve, I hope you adults will not dislike it." ”

Does this need to be improved?!

"How? This scenery is unheard of, the layout is ingenious, and the prince bothered to do so. ”

"The poems hanging in the autumn garden are very good, and I can't wait to visit them."

"It's still the winter garden that wins my heart, the late summer is still hot and hot, and I feel cool when I see the winter garden."

……

Many people come to watch a good show, but the praise at this time is genuine.

Such a place holds a banquet......

Tsk, Rong Shizi is really arrogant.

The price of the capital is expensive, and the territory is so big, many dignitaries and nobles only live in one or two houses, that is, three or four houses, and they have to live in so many families, and there is no way to include the four seasons in it like this Zhuangzi.

Many people are crowded at home when they invite guests and hold banquets, and they didn't think there was anything at first, but now compared to Rong Zhao's banquet, they only feel quite cold.

Because of this, many people are sour and envious in their hearts.

Zhang Chengxiang couldn't smile at the bottom of his eyes: "Rong Shizi really made a generous move......"

When the words landed, another voice sounded: "I don't know if the son of the world, who has such a generous shot, will still fulfill his promise and repay the money according to the IOU time?" ”

The crowd turned their heads to look over.

King Anqing walked out with the four princes.

The status of the four princes is high, and Rong Ping personally received it, so he didn't want them to run into Rong Zhao directly, but he really couldn't stop it.

At this time, it was Prince Yu who spoke, and his face was very ugly.

Next to him, Rong Ping's face was also not very good.

- As soon as he entered the garden today, he knew it was broken.

This garden is definitely not something that can be done with a little money, and spending so much money to build a garden for treats, isn't this a snap in the face of the four creditors?

King Anqing quietly glared at Rong Zhao.

The whole garden fell silent for a moment, and all looked at them with a banter in their eyes that could not be concealed.

Zhang Changzhi and Zhang Changxing glanced at each other, and they both saw excitement in each other's eyes.

- This is self-digging!

- They want to see how Rong Zhao answers?

There was an eerie silence in the garden for a moment.

Immediately, Rong Zhao chuckled, broke the deadlock, and smiled gently and politely: "Rong Zhao has seen four Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang can rest assured, Rong Zhao is trustworthy, how can he break his promise?" ”

Prince Yu smiled and didn't smile: "Then we can all wait." ”

Prince Rong looked at Rong Zhao, and said indifferently: "I was borrowing money to you for turnover, thinking that it was not easy for you to be young, but I didn't expect to be so extravagant, if you sell the property of the palace to pay off the debt, King Anqing, you have to teach your son well." ”

Many people gasped suddenly.

Prince Rong's words are ruthless, this is a slap on Rong Zhao's face with the title of "loser".

Although they also think so, but because of the title of "filial son", no one dares to say it, and now there are Prince Rong's words, if Rong Zhao sells his property when he pays back the money, he will be a properly stamped "loser".

Ruthless, really ruthless.

If he didn't repay the money at the end of three months, Rong Shizi didn't believe his words.

At the expiration of three months, he used the assets of Anqing Wangfu to repay the money, and Rong Shizi was a loser.

Nothing is right!

Unless there is a period of time left for Rong Shizi to obtain 80,000 taels of silver by himself through proper channels.

But...... Is it possible?

When pigs fly!

- Rong Zhao, the prince of Anqing, who has been famous for more than two months, is completely ruined.

- It was a flash in the pan.

King Anqing's eyes were like knives, and he couldn't wait to kill Prince Rong, so he couldn't help it, and his voice was calm: "Although my son is a little unfamiliar with general affairs, his filial piety is hard to find, all to make me happy." ”

Prime Minister Zhang touched his beard and smiled meaningfully: "Yes, filial piety is hard to find, with this filial piety, everything else is secondary, anyway, the prince's family is quite thick, so it's good to ......be happy."

Sarcasm!

Red. Bare. Naked sarcasm!

King Anqing wanted to cut it down with Prime Minister Zhang again, this hateful old thing.

He took a deep breath and wanted to say something, Rong Zhao interrupted Rong Ping at the right time, and smiled as usual: "Father, there is still some time before the banquet, take Uncle Wang and them to visit the garden." ”

Some people also played a round game: "Yes, yes, take a walk around the garden, such an interesting scenery can't be missed." ”

Rong Ping quietly glared at Rong Zhao again, and endured his temper and took the four princes, Prime Minister Zhang Cheng and other dignitaries to visit the garden.

The others also dispersed one after another, going their separate ways to play.

After watching a good show, I was in a very good mood, and there was such a fun garden, and the sons of those families got together, stroking their palms and laughing.

- No one brought Rong Zhao to play with.

Anqing Wangfu is obviously stormy, this Rong Zhao was disliked by the four princes, and was stamped with the title of "loser", who dares to paste it?

Especially those sons who have been robbed of the limelight in the past two months, they are all sarcastic.

"This Rong Shizi has such a good-looking face, he is really stupid, he doesn't know how to act modestly, he is the same son, he is really not as good as you." A boy shook his fan and looked sarcastic.

Next to him, Pei Guanshan, the son of Prince Yu, looked at Rong Zhao in the distance and said nothing.

"Shizi?" The people next to him were puzzled.

Pei Guanshan slowly retracted his gaze: "I thought it was a character, but it turned out to be just a straw bale." ”

His gaze stayed in the other direction, where Pei Chengjue, the second son of Prince Rong, was surrounded by people, and the other party smiled gently and politely, very ...... An eyesore.

The prince of Anqing Wangfu is not to be afraid.

Young people in Beijing, Pei Chengjue is an opponent who can fight.

He stood up, smiled and shook his head: "Let's go play too, this Rong Shizi has spent so much money, how can we live up to it?" ”

Everyone around them laughed, and they went to throw pots and shoot arrows.

There are so many women today, they have to show themselves!

On the other side, the ladies and gentlemen.

The atmosphere of the Wild Goose Dynasty is relatively open, and the women can also participate in the feast and play in the garden, as long as they keep their distance from the men.

This garden is well arranged, each garden is divided into two sides, both in one garden, and can keep a distance, it is really very suitable, than those houses in Beijing when they can only stay in the backyard is much better.

Because of this, the ladies had the most fun, and occasionally they could secretly look at the handsome young man.

"That Rong Shizi is really good-looking......"

When the girl's voice landed, the old lady in the family scolded: "Sanniang, you can't just look at people's appearance, this Rong Shizi has nothing to show for it, and it is definitely not a good match." ”

The girl hurriedly withdrew her gaze and nodded slightly.

Xie Hong was about to cry, and lowered his voice: "Shizi, you see what is going on, after today, Shizi's reputation outside will plummet!" ”

Rong Zhao is quite calm, the banquet is not over yet, what are you talking about after today?

She just calmly asked, "How is the kitchen ready?" ”

Xie Hong was stunned for a moment, and nodded slowly: "Everything is ready." ”

"That's fine, nothing can go wrong today." After speaking, she raised her feet and walked forward, and she didn't see all the strange eyes around her.

-

Such a garden, such a view, and all kinds of entertainment.

Pairs, lantern riddles, poems, rowing, pot throwing, archery, it can be said that no matter what age the guests are, they have a lot of fun and have a real smile on their faces.

There are even people who get carried away.

Aside from anything else, the guests were truly happy.

"It would be nice to have such a garden and come and play it often."

"Shhh

"Besides, how can we casually smash these tens of thousands of taels just to hold a banquet?"

"Well, too."

……

Originally, I thought that the garden was already very good, but when it came to the dinner, everyone was even more surprised.

——I finally know the significance of Anqing Wang Shizi spending so much money to reward the cook!

"What is this?"

The "waiter" dressed exactly the same stood next to him, smiled kindly, and introduced respectfully and politely: "This is the lion's head of crab roe, developed for the back kitchen of Anqing Palace, taking the meat of fat and thin, accompanied by crab meat, crab roe ......"

"What is this dish? It's delicious! ”

"This is Dongpo meat, developed for the back kitchen of Anqing Palace, and ......"

"Sanniang, try it, this dish is really good, extremely delicious."

"Grandmother, I have never seen a Buddha jumping over the wall!"

"Zhao Shilang, try this."

"Master Xu, leave me some!"

"I don't know if I can ask Rong Shizi for a recipe, I like these dishes very much......"

……

Zhang Chengxiang covered his mouth and burped.

He didn't take the dinner party to heart, the so-called dinner party was just them drinking and talking, but he didn't expect that this Rong Shizi would make this dinner so good!

Next to him, Prince Yu took a sip of wine and sighed sincerely: "I don't know how to brew it, this wine is extraordinarily mellow, but the taste is stronger and stronger." ”

Prince Le was already drunk, but he was still shouting at the wine table: "Another drink!" Again! ”

Over there, the chubby Prince Rong hiccuped, put down his chopsticks and waved his hand: "You eat, I really can't eat it." ”

He's all edible.

Many people have long been unable to eat, so they can only look at the dishes on the table and give up.

They are all people with heads and faces, who usually take care of their image, but today many plates on the table are empty, and everyone eats with round bellies, which shows the delicious impact of this meal on them.

The subordinate wearing the same clothes pushed the dining cart out again and announced the name of the dish -

"The last course, spicy hot pot!"

Even the pot with vegetables is still boiling "Gu Dong Gu Dong", and the rich fragrance instantly spreads.

Zhang Chengxiang moved his nose and silently pulled his clothes apart.

raised his eyes slightly, but found that Prince Rong, who had just put down the chopsticks, picked up the chopsticks again, and his eyes lit up......

Zhang Changyan didn't raise his head after eating.

Zhang Changzhi hiccuped, but he still frowned in disgust: "Third child, pay a little attention to your demeanor, don't look like you haven't eaten anything good for three days!" ”

Zhang Changyan: "...... I'm hungry. ”

Zhang Changxing also frowned: "Haven't you taken money out to eat every day recently?" At noon, he withdrew ten taels of silver, how could he be so hungry? Don't want any etiquette? ”

Zhang Changyan didn't speak.

He was really hungry for a long time!!

I asked for money every day under the pretext of eating, but in fact I didn't eat anything, and I used it all to pay off my debts.

Fortunately......

After today, such days will be over.

Rong Zhao promised to return the money to him tonight!

Zhang Changzhi's eyes swept over the other guests, shook his head, and lowered his voice: "Rong Shizi's banquet is really good, although it is a bit extravagant, but it can be regarded as a pleasure for the guests and hosts." ”

Zhang Changyan pouted while eating: "Burn money for treats, he is a fool." ”

Zhang Changxing wiped his mouth: "Indeed, there is no contradiction between the fact that this banquet is well organized and Rong Shizi is a 'loser'. ”

He smiled meaningfully, full of good show.

Zhang Changzhi: "Whatever, anyway, we can eat well and have fun." ”

The guests were all having fun, some were thinking about their recipes, others were thinking about the garden......

If the Anqing Mansion needs to sell its assets, this garden can be taken cheaply.

In the future, I will also entertain guests here, and I will definitely have face!

At the end of the banquet, Rong Zhao walked out from the back and walked to the main table, with perfect manners, and calmly bent down to salute: "Ladies and gentlemen, is it quite a pleasant day?" ”

Eating very well and being very happy, it is rare for the four princes not to be sarcastic.

The Ministry of Industry Shangshu said with a smile; "Satisfied, very satisfied, Rong Shizi bothered."

Rong Zhao continued to smile and raised his hand: "In this case, then please move, Rong Zhao has also prepared a surprise for your adults to bring today's banquet to a successful conclusion." ”

Everyone was shocked.

- And there are still surprises?

What could be more surprising than the view of the garden and the deliciousness like this?