sinovels Chapter 64
Chapter 64
All the processes of the palace banquet are as boring as ever, with almost no new ideas.
The only difference between this time and the previous one is that Emperor Yong Le agreed to perform on his birthday after the congratulations from all the officials on a whim.
All of a sudden, the princes and young ladies of all the prefectures were gearing up, and no one wanted to miss the opportunity to show off on such an occasion.
First, there was a lady from the Ministry of Rites, who danced on drums and won the house, and then there were princes and ladies from different houses, and the Eight Immortals crossed the sea, each showing their magical powers, and it was very lively.
Afterwards, Princess Xiangyang danced and the son of Cui Yushi's family played the flute. The two already had a marriage contract, and they even played with each other. Even Emperor Yong Le couldn't help but praise the two of them for their talent and beauty.
Concubine Shu also echoed beside her, "That's right, Princess Xiangyang is now slim and handsome, with both talents and talents, and he is really a good match for the son of the Cui family. It's just that, some time ago, the concubine often heard about the young lady of the prime minister's mansion, Known as the number one talented woman in Dayong, she is well-deserved if she thinks about it, can you open my eyes?"
Shen Yi, who sat beside Mrs. Shen without saying a word all night, was inexplicably called on by name. As soon as he raised his head, he found that everyone's eyes were already on him.
"I often hear the princess mention the talent of Miss Shen, girl of the Shen family?"
Emperor Yong Le opened his mouth, even if Shen Yi was pretending to be stupid now, he couldn't do it anymore, so he had to stand up and offer the gift on his own initiative.
"I don't dare to be called talented, but I wish to present a song, wishing the emperor good fortune like the East Sea, and a longevity longer than Nanshan."
Shen Yi played the qin, and naturally someone went to fetch the qin. When he was waiting for a while, the Eighth Prince Qin Jun stood up beside him.
"Father, since Ms. Shen is playing the piano, my son is willing to dance the sword to help the fun. I wish the father a prosperous sun and moon, Songhe Changchun."
After saying a congratulatory speech, Qin Jun's behavior naturally had another interpretation in the eyes of others.
After all, Princess Xiangyang and Young Master Cui played flute and danced just now, if the two of them play the piano and dance the sword, wouldn't it be the same as the relationship between the two of them?For a moment, Mrs. Shen and Prime Minister Shen didn't look very good.
Shen Yi also had some resistance, but now that the eighth prince has said everything, if he blatantly refuses, it would be too disrespectful to the royal family, and Emperor Yong Le might be unhappy too.
Just as Emperor Yong Le was about to speak to agree, Qin Miao who was sitting next to him stood up.
Immediately, all the officials and family members looked optimistic. No matter how the royal brothers fought openly and secretly, it was always passable on the bright side, especially on this kind of occasion.
Could it be that there is going to be a big show where the two princes rob Miss Shen?
Qin Miao didn't care about other people's eyes, just looked at Emperor Yongle with a smile, "Father, after being reminded by the eighth younger brother, I just remembered a big event. The ten emperors are now in the south of the Yangtze River, and they can't go back to the capital for the time being. , so you specifically told me about it.”
Hearing that it was Qin Su, Emperor Yong Le immediately beamed with joy, forgetting what the Eighth Prince said just now, he hurriedly asked Qin Miao, "What did Xun'er tell you?"
"Returning to the father, the imperial sister missed the father's birthday banquet for the sake of the people in the south of the Yangtze River, and felt very sorry, so she specially wrote a letter and asked the son to pass it on her behalf. Inside is the congratulatory gift from the imperial sister to the father."
Qin Miao took out a letter from his sleeve, "It so happened that Miss Shen was playing the piano as a companion, and my son and minister recited the imperial sister's family letter on her behalf, and I have the right to be the imperial sister to celebrate the father's birthday."
Qin Miao's words were flawless, and Emperor Yong Le had never been too tolerant in matters concerning Qin Su, so he immediately agreed.
"Okay, old eight, you will dance your sword again later, and let father and emperor listen to the family letter written by your emperor's sister first."
Qin Jun was cut off by Qin Miao on the way, and Qin Jun felt resentful, but it didn't help, so he had to sit down aggrieved.
Shen Yi glanced at Qin Miao gratefully, it happened that the ancient cloth was ready, Shen Yi came on stage, and chose a warm and soft tune, which was just right for the occasion.
Qin Miao also opened the envelope, and began to "recite" under the eyes of Emperor Yongle and all the guests.
"My son is in the south of the Yangtze River..."
Qin Miao's voice was calm and pleasant, which was already extremely pleasant, and coupled with the proper cadence, combined with Shen Yi's piano sound, it really made people calm and concentrate, and it was even better than singing.
In the letter, Qin Su first confessed that he could not come back from the south of the Yangtze River, and then talked about his gratitude to his father for his kindness, and then a series of colorful birthday wishes, talking about the clouds and mountains, which made Emperor Yongle smile happily.
"... I would like to use this book to wish my father a long life without borders, and everything goes well, every year has today, and every year has today!"
The very simple ending of the last sentence, Shen Yi's piano sound just came to the end, the two sides cooperated impromptuly, but the rhythm can be controlled so well, which is enough to see Shen Yi's superb piano skills.
Emperor Yong Le took the lead and applauded, "My son is sincere!"
All the officials also reacted, and applauded one after another, praising Qin Su, who was not present, as much as heaven and earth, but most of them were somewhat murmured in their hearts, although the whole letter was full of praise,? Is it really the level that His Royal Highness can write?
"Second brother, bring up Xun'er's letter, I will see Xun'er's handwriting for myself."
Longyan was overjoyed, Emperor Yongle stretched out his hand and asked Qin Miao to send the letter up.
Qin Miao paused invisibly for a moment, but still went up bravely. Anyway, it was indeed written by Qin Su to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Yongle, but he just enriched and beautified the above content, presumably the emperor would not pursue it .
After sending the letter to Emperor Yong Le, Qin Miao retreated to his seat.
Emperor Yong Le squinted at the letter which was only a small page, and took another look at Qin Miao, and couldn't help laughing, it was hard to embarrass the second child.
There were only a few lines on Qin Su's letter paper, which was extremely concise.
[Father Wanan:
My son is in the south of the Yangtze River, so I can't go back. Everything is fine, don't forget about my father, I would like to wish my father a happy and healthy birthday, a long life, and all the best. Every year has today, every year has today!
Please wait for the emperor in Shengjing, and the son and minister will return to Beijing in a few days to congratulate the emperor's birthday with the Jiangnan government.
Sincerely, Zixun. 】
The flamboyant handwriting and the concise and clear style make Qin Su unmistakable at first glance. Emperor Yong Le was happier reading this letter than listening to Qin Miao's congratulatory words, so he put it away and rewarded Qin Su on the spot. , and rewarded Qin Miao and Shen Yi, making everyone jealous.
After receiving the reward, Shen Yi returned to Mrs. Shen's side, finally heaved a sigh of relief, and became more vigilant towards the Eighth Prince and others.
It seems that in this palace, every step is really a trap, and if one is not careful, it is easy to fall into the way.
This time to celebrate the birthday, the Fuliang mission must also be here, after all the reason why the attack on Jingguo was held one day after Emperor Yongle's birthday was to allow time for the Fuliang mission to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate Yongle's birthday.
However, during this night, Jin Lie didn't know whether his injury was still healed, or he had put away his temper, and didn't want to cause trouble again. Except for the first time when he celebrated his birthday, he sat in his seat peacefully all the time, and nothing happened. moth.
Jin Lie and the others settled down, and Emperor Yong Le was also happy to have a leisurely time. He had a happy birthday banquet and felt that it was almost time, so he and Yun Meiren left first.
Seeing this scene, Concubine Shu was almost so angry that she fainted, she endured it, and left along with her to prevent losing her composure.
The imperial concubine Jin's complexion remained unchanged, as always, she took the overall situation into consideration, and she had the pomp and style of being the head of the house.
The singing and dancing sounded again, and everyone drank and had fun, and relaxed a little.
Shen Yi's health was not good, he didn't dare to drink even a drop of alcohol, so he ate less to pad his stomach, drank tea, and waited for the palace banquet to end.
"Anping," Yang Yi quietly slipped to Shen Yi's side, tugged at Shen Yi's sleeve, and dragged him away, "Come with me."
Following Shen Yi out a few steps, to a secluded place with few people, Shen Yi looked at the mysterious Yang Yi, "What's wrong?"
"Anping, I have something to ask you."
Yang Yi looked at Shen Yi pitifully, and took out a pouch with a recognizable mandarin duck embroidered on it, "Master Yu is going to attack Jingguo tomorrow, I went to the temple to ask for it for him." A blessing of peace, I sewed it into this purse with my own hands, but I have never spoken to him, so I dare not send it to him, can you accompany me there?"
It turned out that this was the matter, Shen Yi looked at the purse in Yang Yi's hand, and could see that Yang Yi had really worked hard.
"There's nothing wrong with that, but it seems that Young Master Yu is with General Jin and others, otherwise, I'll call someone over for you?"
This is a matter of Yang Yi's life. As a friend, Shen Yi naturally couldn't shirk it, so he readily agreed, looked left and right, and looked at Yu Chen who was talking to Jin Shaoyun. There are others present, so Yang Yi must be embarrassed .
"That's not okay, if you are misunderstood, wouldn't it hurt your reputation?
In this way, the two of us will go there together, how about you help me and call Jin Shaoyun, who is an eyesore, to the side? "
Yang Yi somewhat cared about the fact that Shen Yi and Yu Chen had promised marriage, and after all, the two had been said to be married, so getting too close would inevitably arouse suspicion, it's better to keep a distance.
Shen Yi also felt reasonable, "Then I will listen to you."
The two went over together, and Jin Shaoyun and Yu Chen also looked over at the same time.
"Miss Shen, Miss Yang."
On such an occasion, even Jin Shaoyun was more polite and greeted him politely, as did Yu Chen.
"Young General Jin, Young Master Yu."
Shen Yi and Yang Yi also returned the salute, and then Shen Yi looked at Jin Shaoyun, "Young General Jin, I have something to ask, can I take a step to speak?"
Jin Shaoyun was taken aback for a moment, and his face showed seriousness. He thought it was Shen Yi who wanted to tell him something about Qin Su, so he quickly agreed, "Miss Shen, please."
Unexpectedly, it went so smoothly, Shen Yi nodded, glanced at Yang Yi, and walked away with Jin Shaoyun, leaving Yu Chen and Yang Yi behind.
"Miss Shen, what about the eldest princess?" Jin Shaoyun looked at Shen Yi seriously.
"Eh..." Shen Yi didn't think about what was going on, "What did Young General Jin think it was the eldest princess?"
"Actually, I'm also puzzled about this matter." Jin Shaoyun's face was somewhat puzzled, "His Royal Highness the Princess told me before that she told me to stay away from her and avoid inviting her to go out all day. This matter is very serious. Strange, isn't Miss Shen asking me because of this?"
Earlier, because Shen Yi misunderstood the relationship between Jin Shaoyun and her, Qin Su deliberately told Jin Shaoyun that by the way, Jin Shaoyun could calm down and calm down, so that he could take on the big responsibility as soon as possible, but these words came from Qin Su Even if he said it out of his mouth and heard it in Jin Shaoyun's ears, his taste changed completely. Jin Shaoyun always thought that Qin Su was bewitched.
It was also because Shen Yi discovered this, so he took this opportunity to discuss with him.
Shen Yi really didn't know how to answer, so he could only change the subject as much as possible, "Actually, I just want to know where Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess usually goes out with you, and it will be the birthday of the Eldest Princess in a few days. Her Royal Highness's preferences, it is better to prepare early."
It turned out to be this matter, Jin Shaoyun scratched his head, "His Highness's preferences... His Highness usually doesn't have much hobbies, that is, he likes some peerless magic soldiers, sweaty horses, and military formations, and he often likes to practice with others." trick, the rest...
It's really disgusting, it's better for Ms. Shen not to know, anyway, those dudes in Beijing like it are all leftovers from His Highness, but if Ms. Shen is giving His Highness a birthday gift, just look at it, anyway, Shen His Highness should like whatever the lady gives you. "
"Is that so?" Shen Yi looked at Jin Shaoyun with a complex expression. Although Qin Su is usually unreliable, most of them are still reliable, and he doesn't have any bad habits. Not at the top, but now hearing what Jin Shaoyun said, it seems that he doesn't know Qin Su well enough.
Looking at Shen Yi's expression, Jin Shaoyun felt that he might have talked a little too much, so he hurried back to make amends, "Actually, Miss Shen, don't get me wrong, now Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess already has the intention of reforming her ways, she was still a little while ago. Let me practice hard and serve the country, and the eldest princess has long since stopped doing those things of eating, drinking and having fun, really."
In order to increase the credibility of what he said, Jin Shaoyun finally nodded emphatically.
Shen Yi also nodded with a smile, thinking that Yang Yi and Yu Chen might have said the same thing, "Then I would like to thank General Jin."
"It's okay, it's just a trivial matter, Miss Shen doesn't have to worry about it."
Jin Shaoyun waved his hands again and again, and walked back, he always felt that standing with Shen Yi, his back was chilly.
When Jin Shaoyun went back to look for Yu Chen, it happened that Yang Yi also came to look for Shen Yi, but she had a bitter face, looking extremely depressed.
Looking at Yang Yi's face, Shen Yi could guess the answer, "Yanyan, you..."
"Don't comfort me, Anping, I already know that's the case," Yang Yi raised her face with red eyes, "But this Mr. Yu is too much, I gave him a purse and a peace talisman, guess how he refused me ?”
Shen Yi paused, "This...he said he didn't like it?"
"No," Yang Yi pursed her lips, and was about to cry, "He even told me that his grandmother was a believer, and he couldn't ask for a Buddhist peace talisman. How can there be someone like him?"
Shen Yi choked for a moment, she didn't know how to comfort her when the words were true, "Why don't you try to ask Mr. Yu next time you go to the Taoist temple?"
"It was me who he rejected. It wasn't a matter of inconsistency, nor was it a matter of Taoism or Buddhism. Anping, I feel so sad!"
Only then did Yang Yi cry, squatting in the corner, "I, Yang Yi, am not good enough for him, why did I reject him without even thinking about it?"
Looking at Yang Yi who was crying sadly, Shen Yi could only pat Yang Yi on the back lightly, "It's all right, it's not your fault, it's Mr. Yu mistakenly mistaken pearls for fish eyes, it's his fault."
"?Yes Yes……"
Hearing what Shen Yi said, Yang Yi raised her head again, and glanced at Yu Chen in the distance, "? It's just my wishful thinking. It seems that I can't blame Mr. Yu."
Shen Yi also couldn't figure out what Yang Yi was thinking now, saying that Yu Chen was yes or no, no and no, so he could only keep silent for now, waiting for Yang Yi to figure it out.
After being silent for a while, Yang Yi stood up, "Anping, you really can't comfort people at all."
Shen Yi raised her forehead, it was the first time she encountered such a situation, so she didn't know what to do.
"I want to drink, I want to get drunk and relieve my worries."
Wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, Yang Yi took a deep breath and put down her rhetoric.
"It's absolutely impossible," Shen Yi hurriedly stopped Yang Yi. Although she had never seen a drunk person, she had heard of it. "This is in the palace, or the emperor's birthday banquet. If you drink too much, you will cause trouble." Come here, I'm afraid you want to offend His Majesty, listen to my advice, absolutely not."
"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, Anping, I feel bad."
Yang Yi looked at Shen Yi aggrievedly, and wanted to lean on Shen Yi, but Shen Yi reflexively took a step back and avoided it.
Suddenly feeling bad, Shen Yi raised his head and saw Yang Yi's hurt eyes, and quickly wanted to explain, but Yang Yi couldn't listen at all.
"Anping, you actually despise me too. Although I cried, it's not as exaggerated as tears and tears? You actually despise me?"
"No..." Shen Yi was stunned. She was just not used to being in close contact with people since she was a child, not to mention that she and Qin Su still have such a relationship. Even with women, she should keep a distance, right? These can't be told to Yang Yi, Shen Yi didn't know how to explain it for a moment.
"Anping!" Yang Yi stomped her feet angrily, "I won't talk to you anymore!"
After finishing speaking, Yang Yi turned around and ran away, catching Shen Yi by surprise.
This is in the palace, not any other place, if Yang Yi ran around like this, maybe what would happen.
Shen Yi was impatient, so he could only call Mingxia and tell her to call Mrs. Yang quickly, and then asked Cheng Yan to send someone to inform Qin Miao, while she and Cheng Yan followed Yang Yi to avoid any accidents.
Yang Yi was hit one after another, feeling uncomfortable, and no matter where it was, she just ran with her head down, and the speed was a bit faster, seeing that Shen Yi was about to lose sight of Yang Yi.
"Cheng Yan, hurry up and follow Miss Yang, don't let Miss Yang get lost in this palace."
Shen Yi was out of breath, already unable to keep up, so he could only ask Cheng Yan to chase after him.
"No, His Highness has ordered that your subordinates must stay by Miss Shen's side every step of the way, not to mention that it is not safe for Miss Shen to be alone in this palace, so I forgive you for being difficult to obey."
Cheng Yan always remembers Qin Su's explanation, and puts Shen Yi's safety as the most important thing.
"you……"
Shen Yi knew that this was Qin Su's person, and it was for her own good, but seeing that Yang Yi was about to run away, he was really anxious.
Glancing at Shen Yi, Cheng Yan whistled, and a ghostly black figure landed at Cheng Yan's feet, "Bring back that Miss Yang just now."
The shadow disappeared again silently, watching Shen Yi stop, blinking, "This is?"
"The shadow guard in the palace, Ms. Shen, don't worry, this is from Zhengyang Palace. It is absolutely credible. It's just that Ms. Yang may suffer a little bit."
Cheng Yan didn't want to use this trick unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, the existence of the shadow guards was extremely secretive, so that people would discover as little as possible. Now is really an extraordinary time.
After a while, Shen Yi realized what the pain was.
Seeing the knocked out Yang Yi being placed in front of him by the shadow guard, Shen Yi was almost taken aback.
"I also ask Miss Shen to forgive me. It's better for Miss Yang not to know about the shadow guard, so the shadow guard can only do this."
Cheng Yan took out a small bottle and let Yang Yi smell it under her nose, while explaining to Shen Yi.
Shen Yi could only nod his head, after all, people are fine now, which is better than anything else.
After a while, Yang Yi woke up faintly, and was helped up by Cheng Yan.
"Where is this?"
Yang Yi was still a little dizzy, and looked around in confusion.
"Miss Shen, Miss Yang, we'd better leave this place as soon as possible."
Cheng Yan didn't want to delay any longer, reminded Shen Yi and Yang Yi, and helped Yang Yi to walk out quickly, Shen Yi only looked up at the plaque on the closed palace door next to it, Weiyang Palace.
Taking a breath, Shen Yi realized that he and the others bumped into Empress Deren's palace by mistake, hurriedly saluted and apologized, and left with Cheng Yan.
When they reached the imperial garden, the three of them sat down to rest in a gazebo, and Shen Yi patted his heart with lingering fear, and said seriously, "Yan Yan, this is in the palace, you can't run around like this, if it wasn't for the orange-faced female officer to make a timely move , I’m afraid it’s going to be a big deal today.”
Weiyang Palace has always been a taboo in the palace. Ever since Empress Deren passed away, Emperor Yongle ordered that no one dare to approach Weiyang Palace again. Only Qin Su can come and go freely. Not to mention the children of courtiers, even trespassing into the harem is a serious crime.
Yang Yi was still dizzy, and only felt that the back of her neck was hurting a little. She glanced at Shen Yi, then at Cheng Yan, and was so frightened that even the discomfort just now was diluted, "I know, it must be I dare not."
When the two were talking, they were held down by Cheng Yan and squatted down, hiding behind the pillars of the pavilion.
Although the two of them hadn't reacted yet, they didn't dare to make any movements. They could only hold their breath and didn't dare to make a sound.
Taking advantage of the gap in the pavilion, Yang Yi quietly looked out, and saw two figures walking out on the palace road they ran out just now, one of them was wearing the queen's palace clothes, walking slowly.
"Ah ah ah ah ah!"
The shock just now hadn't subsided yet, seeing this scene now, Yang Yi was so frightened that she screamed, broke free from Cheng Yan's suppression, stood up and ran out.
Shen Yi was about to pull Yang Yi, but Cheng Yan covered her mouth and held her tightly, unable to make a sound.
Yang Yi ran away screaming, and after a while, Cheng Yan finally let go of Shen Yi.
Shen Yi, who didn't know what happened at all, had an intuition that something big had happened, and frowned at Cheng Yan, "Cheng Yan, what's going on? What happened just now?"
Cheng Yan just glanced back at the direction of Weiyang Palace, frowning, "Miss Shen should quickly repair a book and send it to Jiangnan, please come back quickly, Your Highness, without her guarding this palace, I am afraid that the sky will be turned upside down." .”
What Cheng Yan said made Shen Yi confused,? Now is not the time to study carefully, Yang Yi screamed and ran towards the direction of the palace banquet, it is more important to deal with Yang Yi's affairs first.
Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Shen Yi followed back to the banquet.
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