Approaching the end of the year, every house is full of lights, and the royal courtyard is natural and no exception. It's just that from Wang Daxue's sighs, he can still feel his annoyance because he can't go home for the New Year.

Zhuge Chen took a pot of wine, sat beside him with a smile, and asked, "What's the heavy snow, with a sad face." ”

"What else. Wang Daxue stretched out her hand to take the wine jug handed over by Zhuge Chen, took a sip, and found that it was not enough to eliminate the boredom in her chest, and became more and more melancholy. Even the sigh was half a minute longer, as if in this way, he could leave the capital and return to the Wang family first: "Don't you have to stay here for the New Year? Last year, we stayed in the demon cave and couldn't feel the passage of time, so this year didn't pass." Now I have to stay in the capital, and there are only a few people who know each other, and I can't get by. ”

With that, he scratched his head.

Zhuge Chen opened his mouth and said: "It's just a year, it doesn't matter if it's over. Besides, being in the Demon Cave, surrounded by murderous dangers, do you still have the leisure to celebrate the New Year?"

In heaven, there is no such thing as the word year, and for practitioners, every day is actually the same. It's nothing more than doing what you like to do in addition to practice, like Zhuge Chen, drinking wine and practicing swords, you can relax your already tired body.

"You're good, the realm is still there, although the capital is big, you still want to go wherever you want. Unlike me, I have to let you follow you when I go out. Zhuge Chen continued, and casually snatched the wine jug that Wang Daxue snatched: "If you want to drink it, go and get it yourself, there is one on the table." It seems that the head of the house was really angry yesterday, otherwise he would not have deliberately let the housekeeper watch the two of us, and would not even let the door out. But I have prepared a lot of good wine, otherwise I will be beaten up, and this palace will not be able to stop me. ”

Wang Daxue is quite envious of Zhuge Chen's many times that he is not afraid of heaven and earth, but it is a pity that he can't learn. The identities of the two are here, and one is destined to become a big man like the head of the Wang family in the future, and the other will also leave this world to go to the outside of the world and cut off his past grievances.

Zhuge Chen, who was wearing a snow-white fox fur, put a blanket under him, and then the winter sun, his body was warm. The comfortable life has made him not want to go back to the old days of fighting in the rivers and lakes, but anyway, he left Dayan and returned to the academy, so it is better for the realm to recover.

Zhuge Chen looked at Wang Daxue, had a whim, and said: "Daxue, let's go out and go around, right? I really want to see how the people of this capital pass this New Year's pass, and they can also "smell" the New Year's flavor and be tainted with joy. ”

Wang Daxue hurriedly stopped: "Brother Chen, if the head of the family knows about the two of us going out to fool around without permission, we will be furious again." I'm different, I'm used to being beaten. You said that if the head of the family is really angry, even you will be beaten up, how worthless it is!"

Zhuge Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I promise that I won't cause trouble again this time." Besides, the head of the family told us that at this time, the capital was busy with the emperor's birthday banquet, and no one with a ghost in his heart was staring at the two of us. Go, come out with me!"

Wang Daxue sighed, what else could he do? After thinking for a while, he had no choice but to follow.

As a result, the two of them had a bad time, and they met the butler sitting on a small bench at the door. Zhuge Chen piled up a smile and said as if flattering: "It's so cold today, why is the housekeeper sitting here? The head of the family is really unconscionable, so let's leave the matter of guarding the door to us young men with strong firepower!"

If you really say it, the housekeeper likes Zhuge Chen very much. That's why he laughed heartily and asked, "Childe, is this going to be a guard and steal?"

Zhuge Chen, who had seen through the scheme, smiled wryly, and wanted to go back in frustration. After all, he had already learned from Wang Daxue about the temper of this housekeeper, how could he be stubborn? Once, in the first and last calamity of the Wang family in all these years, this person's only son guarded this Wang family's courtyard, just to hold out until the old family master returned.

Since he is a steward of the royal family's extremely high status, and he was born on the battlefield, how can he be a mortal? However, since that day, the steward's own realm has been completely wasted, and even the cultivation path has been shattered. That's why I feel at ease to be a housekeeper in this capital, buy vegetables every day, and make some soup and rice for myself. In his spare time, waiting for the head of the Wang family to come to this Wang family courtyard again is also comfortable.

For such a loyal person, Zhuge Chen only has respect in his heart, so he will not choose to break in at all.

Who knew that the housekeeper got up and took the small bench in his hand, and said: "Let's go out, the head of the family has already said, the little Wang family courtyard will definitely not be able to shut up the two of you who can poke the sky out of a hole." I even ordered the old slave to wait until after noon, and then I could let you out. ”

He raised his hand to his forehead, looked at the sun above his head and said, "Count the time, it's just right now." ”

When Zhuge Chen heard this, he even put the wine pot in his hand that he was going to drink on the road in the butler's arms, and he said with a happy smile: "Thank you butler, you can keep these good wines and drink them." But although this wine is good, don't be greedy, otherwise a handful of bones, and you will be the one who will be uncomfortable at that time. ”

With that, the two walked out of the palace.

Zhuge Chen shook the folding fan in his hand, stood against the wind, and said heroically: "Heavy snow, let's go!"

Looking at the backs of the two, the housekeeper scolded with a smile: "What nonsense, give me back this old bone." On the southern battlefield a few decades ago, there is still a legend of me! But don't thank the old slave for the orders of the head of the house. Although I really want to let you out without permission, it's a pity that I understand that your family master won't give me this opportunity!"

......

Only when he came to the street did Zhuge Chen know how lively the people of the capital were before the Chinese New Year. The first time I came here, although it was just in time for Chinese New Year's Eve, the snow was so heavy that no one was willing to go out on the streets. Second, he didn't know, he only thought about seeing people and left directly.

It's different at the moment, Zhuge Chen is like a child, looking at everything fresh, and buying a few gadgets from the vendors. Except for a red rattle in one hand and a pot of wine in the other, the rest was thrown to Wang Daxue.

Wang Daxue was not interested in these, looking around, and then glancing at the faces of the women who came and went. Everyone has a love for beauty, and I think he used to be a frequent visitor to the Qinglou. It's just that after meeting the girl Wang, her heart was tied, so she didn't go to mess with flowers. But after a while, I can't help it.

Maybe he has seen a lot of all kinds of women in the world, Zhuge Chen always feels more comfortable alone. Thinking like this, his eyes looked in the direction of Xunhuanlou without a trace, and he couldn't help but think about what Zhang Yunya would be doing at this time.

It's just that there is nothing to do, and naturally there are no superfluous feelings mixed in it. Zhuge Chen took a sip of the wine in the pot, and immediately burped lightly. As for Wang Daxue beside him, he held his head with both hands, straightened his waist and walked forward.

And when he looked in front of him, he actually smiled and crossed Zhuge Chen, and hugged the young man who was walking towards him. Although Wang Daxue has not been to the capital a few times, after all, he is also from a powerful family in Dayan, and it is normal to have a few close friends when he is young.

It's just that a friend's friend may not be his friend, so Zhuge Chen just stopped and stood aside and listened to the conversation between the two.

"I didn't expect to see you here. Chunyuan, more than ten years have passed, and you are still the same as before, women are liked, and men are jealous!" Wang Daxue teased unscrupulously, and put his arm on the young man's shoulder by the way. From the subtleties, Zhuge Chen did not notice the slightest discomfort from the young man. Either the two of them are true friends who put their hearts into their hearts, or this young city is very deep, and their scheming is far beyond ordinary people.

Of course, Zhuge Chen hopes that it is the first kind, but in this turbid world, there is no harm in being careful.

"Where is it, compared to the Zhuge prince next to you, I am also a jealous turbidity!" The young man said unhurriedly: "You and my brother have not seen each other for many years, and I have to get drunk and rest today? ”

When Wang Daxue heard this, he laughed, and then he turned to Zhuge Chen and said, "Brother Chen, this is a brother I knew when I was young. At that time, he was half a head shorter than me, but I didn't expect to be taller than me today. At the beginning, he was dressed in tatters, and he looked worse than a beggar, but now, he dares to say what he arranged. ”

"How can you be such a brother who dismantles people?" The young man pretended to be angry, frowned and said to Wang Daxue: "Besides, I want to invite Zhuge Gongzi to dinner, and you are a drunkard." "Worry-free love book network

Wang Daxue opened his mouth and said: "Then what, the wine of the mixed brothers, is it possible to be ashamed?"

Behind the young man, at this time, a man who looked like a guard in armor stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "Second prince, you still have to go to dinner with those officials in the court tonight. This matter has been arranged a long time ago, so it's hard to put it off again and again, right?"

"It's good to push it away, old friends are reunited, I don't want anyone to disturb my Yaxing. The second prince spoke, and at this moment, his shoulder was bumped from behind. The second prince subconsciously looked back and saw that he was a trader carrying a flat burden on his shoulders. He stopped his subordinates from wanting to ask the other party, and said, "It's okay, although you are a prince, it is too much to make a big fuss because of such a trivial matter." My father once said that even if he was an emperor, if he was only devoted to himself, it would be selfish. And if a selfish emperor stands on a high place, the whole country will gradually fall into decay until it dies. I don't have the same clear thoughts as my father, but at least I can promise not to do anything wrong, and I don't want my royal brother. ”

This last sentence made Zhuge Chen feel a little bright. It seems that in the palace, the emperor's family affairs will be a mess, after all, the temptation of that chair is too great.

And fratricide is not only reasonable, but also imprinted in the bones of every prince from the moment they are born. Even if there is a prince who doesn't like to participate in these entanglements and just wants to be an idle prince, as long as there is an emperor behind the scenes, he can only be forced to participate. Otherwise, that glimmer of life will be cut off. After all, other princes will not be merciful because they can't even figure out the truth and falsehood.

Hearing these words, Zhuge Chen's heart sneered. Yesterday he was the crown prince, and today he is the second prince, and it seems that he has become an indispensable part of these princes in order to register. But he doesn't want to spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, since the other party is Wang Daxue's friend, maybe he really wants to recall his youth.

Wang Daxue was also very surprised, but more of a joy that his brother can now have such an identity. He is a very simple person, with clear grievances, and he does not have any psychological burden because the other party has now become a high-ranking second prince.

"I really didn't expect that the little beggar in the past has now become a dignified son. That's right, you'll be invited for tonight's wine, and I won't embarrass you. Wang Daxue said with a smile: "Just like you said, let's get drunk and rest." I have a lot of things in my stomach that have accumulated over the years, but it's a pity that I couldn't vomit it before, but now that I have met you, I can finally come in handy. ”

The second prince looked at Zhuge Chen and said, "Isn't this one good?"

Wang Daxue shook her head, her face full of sadness: "Brother Chen was born in the rivers and lakes, and what I said to him about that matter was greatly reduced." ”

The second prince smiled and said, "I understand." ”

......

In the East Palace, the prince slapped the case in front of him in anger. Even the teacup on it rolled to the ground. If it weren't for the blanket laid underneath, I'm afraid the teacup would have shattered.

Several palace maids hurriedly trotted forward, not understanding why their master was furious today. As for those little eunuchs, they were even more frightened, prostrate on the ground, and didn't even dare to raise their heads.

"Second brother, he did a really good job! I offended that Zhuge Chen with my front foot, so he took this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. I really didn't misunderstand him, he really did everything to compete with me for the position of prince. The prince's roar echoed through the palace, and although his heart was full of anger, he knew that he could do nothing. can only hope that Zhuge Chen will not join forces with the second prince, otherwise his current situation is really precarious.

At this time, behind the curtain, a warm voice came: "The prince does not need to be angry. ”

"Sir......" The prince calmed down his anger and said, "How can I not be angry in the current situation?"

When the man walked out of the curtain, he turned out to be a humble gentleman. Looking at his age, he should not be very old, but he has gray hair on his temples, which seems to be caused by overwork.

"Isn't the crown prince already joining forces with Shang Xue? As long as you can invite him to the Drunken Immortal Residence, there will be people arranged by both of us to kill the waste that doesn't even have a realm now. He bent down and poured himself a cup of tea. It must have been because he felt a little hot, so he just took a sip and put down the teacup with a smile.

The prince frowned and asked, "If Zhuge Chen really goes to the second child's side, it is naturally impossible to accept my invitation......

"Zhuge Chen is a smart person, and he and the Wang family will not take sides. The young master of the crown prince covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed a few times, and when he looked down at the handkerchief, there was a little more blood on it: "In order to prove this, he can only go to the Drunken Immortal Residence." And according to my observation, Zhuge Chen is extremely proud. Since he had planted a seed of fear of him in the prince's heart, he didn't mind letting it take root. ”

The prince sat back in his chair, laughed heartily and said, "According to what Mr. said, it is true, then His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not have to worry." ”

Only when the crown prince is extremely happy will he call himself His Royal Highness. From this, it can be seen how much he hates Zhuge Chen at this time.

"Sir, your health is not good, please pay more attention to your cultivation. Don't work hard because of me, an untalented disciple, otherwise, even if I ascend to the throne of the emperor, I will have regrets. The prince said sincerely.

The young master of the crown prince was stunned when he heard this, and after a while, he said: "Don't worry, prince, Yu has been planning for so many years, and he will always see you ascend the throne with his own eyes." ”

He turned back behind the veil, and the small table in front of him was filled with portraits. Each one was taken out, and the people painted on it were all figures of great status today. And the two heads of the Wang family and the Xu family are impressively listed, and Zhuge Chen and Shangxue are also among them.

It's just that Zhuge Chen's one is more above business.

He picked up Zhuge Chen's portrait, smiled lightly, threw it into the brazier, and then said to himself: "Those who are about to die are not worthy of being here." ”

......

That night, the drunken immortal residence held a banquet.

After all, this is the best restaurant in the entire capital, and the second prince must choose here. However, being able to cover the entire Drunken Immortal Residence, even with the financial resources of the second prince, can be regarded as a very expensive expense.

There is only one table on the second floor, and all kinds of food and wine have already been placed on it. The second prince naturally sat in the first place next to Wang Daxue, and Zhuge Chen just sat down casually, and beside him was a charming woman. It is said that the second prince specially invited the most brilliant dancer in the capital.

In the past, many sons and brothers fought for this beauty, and even caused a human life. It wasn't until they knew that the master of the dancing girl was the second prince that they let go of the thoughts in their hearts in reluctance.

There are a lot of beauties, and you can find them again without this one. But there is only one life, and no one in this capital will really gamble everything for the so-called love.

At the banquet, Zhuge Chen just lowered his head to drink, raised his head to pick up vegetables, and was incompatible with the surrounding environment, even if the dancer wanted to talk to him, there was nothing to say.

Because Bai Yi had just sat down, he said a word to the dancer: "I'm here to eat and drink, and I'm not responsible for falling in love." ”