Chapter 121

The old year and the new year are separated, and the big court meeting on the first day of the new year is always extra grand.

Before dawn, the courtiers were already waiting outside the Danfeng Gate, and the servants of each family carried lanterns, and the candles were like fireflies.

The cold wind blew his cheeks, and Rao was wrapped in a thick cloak, still freezing his hands and feet.

Gongsun Xi raised his collar and paced back and forth in place.

Last night, on Chinese New Year's Eve, the elders of the Gongsun clan were not at home, and he was pulled by several old friends to get together, and he could not rest well all night. Before getting off the bus, I poured half a cup of strong tea to barely cheer up, and I had to greet my colleagues with smiles and greetings to each other.

Seeing that Danfeng was about to open, he squinted his eyes and looked around, and asked the little guy, "Can you see that one?" ”

The little guy shook his head and speculated, "Xu is not coming today?" ”

"No," Gongsun Yu said firmly, "he has a sense of proportion." ”

Although Shen Yu has privileges in this regard, he will not abuse it, especially on days like this.

Unless you are really sick and can't get up, you will never take leave.

As he was talking, the Shen family's carriage was late, and the palace gate was opened at this time.

Gongsun Xi untied his cloak and threw it to the little servant, greeted Shen Yu half a step, looked at the other party's expression through the flickering candle flame, and then breathed a sigh of relief without a trace.

Shen Yu didn't seem to have rested well, and when he got out of the car, he rushed to the cold wind, and coughed lowly.

But he was in excellent spirits, and there was no trace of impatience between his eyebrows, but a smile that seemed to be nothing.

The time that Gongsun Yu and Shen Yu have been together is not short, and it is the first time to see him so happy. You must know that a few days ago, he cleanly managed the Earl's Court and settled old accounts, but he had never done this.

"Happy New Year," Gongsun Yu passed the palace ban search, caught up with Shen Yu with his sleeves, and said in a low voice, "What is the happy event here?" ”

Shen Yu pressed the corners of his lips, but he still didn't completely hide his smile, and said with a pleasant face: "Not bad." ”

Although Gongsun Xi was asked, he had already stepped on the high imperial steps in front of the Xuanzheng Hall in a blink of an eye, and it was inconvenient to whisper, so he could only press his curiosity for the time being.

On such an occasion as the Great Dynasty Meeting, no one dares to slack off.

But the one on the throne was late, although it was only for a moment, but he was in a hurry, and his steps were vain, and anyone with a discerning eye could see the clues.

The old Mrs. Zhou sighed silently. In the imperial history, Cui Yi even twisted his brows and clenched the music, making people have no doubt that after today, he will have to make a note of this matter sooner or later.

Xiao Pingyan's complexion was really not good, and he unconsciously pressed his forehead, as if he was in a faint pain.

According to the old practice, most of the courtiers would not talk about any troubles today, and they would pick and choose some happy events back and forth. Those who are good at greeting, and then mention the auspiciousness of a certain place, and take the opportunity to compliment, which can be regarded as a good omen.

It's just that in the past two years, natural disasters and man-made disasters have come one after another, and it is still like this, which is quite a bit of a sense of joy in mourning.

Xiao Pingyan himself was too lazy to listen to those nonsense, his lack of interest, coupled with his physical discomfort, anyone could see his suffering.

When the courtiers finished returning, he almost couldn't wait to say: "If the ministers are fine, then retreat from the court." ”

The courtiers lowered their eyes respectfully, exchanged glances with acquaintances, and closed their mouths knowingly.

Gongsun Xi dusted off his sleeves and was pondering the scattered dynasty

After that, he inquired about what was worthy of Shen Xiang's so, but he only heard the waiter exclaim.

Everyone followed the sound and looked, only to see that after Xiao Pingyan got up, he seemed to be negligent and stepped on the empty steps. Fortunately, the waiter was quick and pounced on it in time, so he didn't really fall there.

Rao is still embarrassed, especially for Xiao Pingyan, it can be described as disgraceful.

After he stood firmly, he kicked away the trembling chamberlain who was lying on the ground: "Dog minion, you dare to stand in my way!" ”

The anger in the voice was obvious, and the courtiers all lowered their heads, and they didn't dare to come out for a while.

It wasn't until Xiao Pingyan disposed of the attendant and left in a hurry that this farce finally came to an end.

In the Xuanzheng Palace, the courtiers had different expressions, and it was difficult to say a word.

Shen Yu couldn't understand Xiao Pingyan's nature anymore, so he wasn't shocked by it, but stopped after seeing Mrs. Zhou and greeted him with a smile.

Mrs. Zhou smiled bitterly and didn't say much, just patted Shen Yu's shoulder gently.

His old man watched Xiao Pingyan grow up, and his most beloved granddaughter was tied there by a marriage letter, and all kinds of relationships overlapped, always looking forward to Xiao Pingyan's well.

But over the years, I have become more and more disappointed.

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It seems that after ascending to the throne, even the initial merits have gradually worn out.

Gongsun Xi put away his ridicule, relieved the old man a few words, and sent it to Danfengmen, and then returned to the official office to find Shen Yu.

There were priorities, he didn't care about what he was thinking about before, and asked Shen Yu in a low voice: "What's going on?" Although the Holy One is a little confused, it is not so ridiculous......"

Although the first emperor was not as "deaf and clear-sighted" as he was earlier, if Xiao Pingyan was really like this, he would never pass on the throne to him.

Shen Yu smiled casually: "From the time he first received Mobei to worship, was confused by the beauty, and took Concubine Li to his side, isn't it already destined to be today?" ”

Shen Yu and Mobei are incompatible, and there is a deep feud in the sea of blood, and it will be difficult to let go of it if you live for a day.

But to Xiao Pingyan, this is nothing.

He was high on the top, and he couldn't see the tens of thousands of soldiers who died in vain at the border pass, only the thousands of charming beauties, and the treasures sent by the mission on the ground.

But Concubine Li is not good at stubble.

The pearl sharpened by the yellow sand of Mobei is not a beauty lamp with a weak temperament and a broken wind blowing. She hates Shen Yu very much, how can she not hate Xiao Pingyan?

"It's just that this day is coming sooner than I imagined," Shen Yu blew away the hot steam of the tea, "It's also easier." ”

Gongsun Yu was shocked, thinking of the unknown poison on Shen Yu's body, and suddenly said, "You mean, Concubine Li did something behind her back?" ”

Shen Yu bowed slightly.

Even if Shang Lu personally cut off the head of the Great Witch, and most of everything was burned by him, how could Concubine Li be a princess, and she would have nothing?

Gongsun Xi hesitated: "That ......"

"It's just right. The grievances here were settled earlier, and I ...... earlier" Shen Yu's eyelashes drooped like a crow, and he suddenly smiled.

Gongsun Yu was mostly thinking about business, and the little half was thinking about the one in Qingning Palace, and asked casually while holding the teacup: "What earlier?" ”

Shen Yu reasoned slowly: "Get married earlier." ”

Gongsun Xi choked on a sip of tea and was heartbreaking

He coughed.

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When her mother was there when she was young, Rong Jin would accompany her to celebrate the New Year every New Year's Day.

Rong Qi is young and sleeps a lot, although he always says that he will wait until midnight to watch the fireworks in the imperial city, but he always falls asleep when he can't hold on.

Rong Jin snuggled up to her mother's side or lay on her lap, and her mother would use the old wooden comb to comb her long hair and tell stories from Buddhist scriptures.

In the end, when she was seriously ill, my mother just sat for a long time, and she couldn't breathe.

The thin hand rested weakly on her cheek, and she pulled up the loose hair, so sad that she couldn't speak.

Rong Jin held her mother's hand and promised slowly but firmly, saying that she would definitely take Rong Qi to live well, so that she could rest assured.

After her mother went, Rong Jin supported the burden with her immature shoulders, no longer anyone's daughter, but the "eldest sister".

And after that, Rong Jin never had a carefree New Year.

There are countless housework to do, and she has to spend more time coaxing Rongqi, lest she remember her mother and cry.

Because of this, when Shen Yu accompanied her to watch the fireworks in the middle of the night, and asked that sentence cautiously but expectantly, Rong Jin nodded his head almost with God.

In fact, you shouldn't be impulsive, just do it.

Maybe it was because the atmosphere was too good at that time, or maybe it was because she was too tired after all these years, she thought that it would be a good thing if someone could accompany her for a long time.

Although he should be down, Rong Jin didn't have much real sense of it.

It wasn't until she went to the embroidery workshop after the New Year's Festival, when the thousands of families of the Yin family in Jingzhao Mansion came here to prepare for the dowry, that she realized that she seemed to have to divide her mind and slowly embroider a wedding dress.

This is not a difficult thing for her, but when she plans it seriously, she has no way to start.

"What are you stunned about?" Mrs. Chun put down the freshly baked pastries and beckoned in front of her eyes, "Eat some pastries and go to the Eldest Princess's Mansion in the afternoon." ”

Rong Jin came back to his senses and looked up at her suspiciously.

Mrs. Chun said: "There was a word from the mansion just now, saying that the eldest princess wanted to find someone to help sew an old clothes. ”

Although he didn't name him, there was something from the last time, so it was naturally more appropriate for Rong Jin to go in the past.

The eldest princess is such a generous and generous customer, Rong Jin has no reason to be, and nodded obediently: "Okay." ”！