If Li Yi remembers correctly, it seems that the last time the old emperor had a banquet in the palace was not a few days ago, right
The standard of banquets for civil and military officials is naturally not low. It is far from what the narrow-minded and stingy guy like the king of Shu can compare. Even if the treasury is full, it will not be so wasteful.
Even if it is to slap the envoys of the Qi State in the face and stick a knife in their chest, can't they change to a simpler and rude method
For example - throw a few "God's punishment" to the place where they live
This cost is much lower than a banquet, and it is completely worth serious consideration.
"Can you not go?" Li Yi asked Li Mingzhu, looking at him.
Going to the King of Shu's banquet yesterday caused a lot of trouble. If the old emperor's banquet was messed up, there would be no place to escape in this heavily guarded palace.
"Of course, but you have to tell Father." Li Mingzhu glanced at him and said.
Li Yi thought to himself, let's forget it. As the saying goes, being with a king is like being with a tiger. Although he was very docile when he saw this tiger, God knows when he will show his fangs
A tiger is a tiger after all, and it’s nothing to look at through the fence in the zoo, only a fool will jump into the Tiger Mountain to see it, or twice a day.
Let’s just treat it as another free meal and drink. Anyway, the main purpose of this visit has been achieved, and it’s time to discuss with Ruyi about going out for a honeymoon. As for what will happen in the future of the capital, can the king of Shu become the prince? , Who cares what conditions the envoys of the Qi State will put forward!
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"What, the empress's post?" Li Yi looked at the invitation in Ruyi's hand, feeling a little stunned for a moment.
The old emperor held a party in the Yonghe Palace and hosted a banquet for his ministers. The empress actually held a banquet in the Fengming Palace. Of course, the guests were all celebrities from the imperial capital and the wives of the ministers. It stands to reason that a small county lady is not qualified to participate Yes, but Ruyi was also invited for some reason, and was holding a post to ask Li Yi for his opinion.
"Since it's the queen's invitation, let's go." Li Yi thought it would be good to let Ruyi go to the palace. After all, there are not many such opportunities. Besides, this is the first time the queen has invited her. A tigress, it's not good to just reject her like that.
Li Yi didn't take the matter of the banquet to heart, put it aside for the time being, and whispered to Ruyi: "How is the preparation for that matter?"
Ruyi was taken aback for a moment, then realized what he said, and said in a low voice: "We are leaving, but we don't tell Ruyi and Xiaohuan, it's not good..."
"We just went out for a while, and it's not like we won't be back." Li Yi shook his head. How could a couple take their sister-in-law with them on their honeymoon? It's even more inappropriate to take Xiaohuan without her. They sneaked away, and when they found out, the two of them were already standing at the bow of the boat hand in hand to watch the sunrise.
"Then, then..." Ruyi lowered her head and said in a low voice.
She has never had any different opinions on Li Yi's proposals, and even if she has, she will still be persuaded by him in the end.
When Xiaohuan walked into Li Yi's room with a stack of washed clothes in her arms, she glanced suspiciously at the young master and young lady in the yard, and there was a trace of vigilance on her little face. There must be something wrong with the young lady and young lady these days. Something she didn't know was about to happen, and she felt that she also needed to talk to the Second Miss. The uncle and the young lady had already slept in the same room, and in the whole family, only the Second Miss was her most steadfast ally.
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After all the officials returned home from court, General Xu returned to the capital. The news that His Majesty was going to have a banquet tonight quickly spread throughout the capital.
Everyone knows that the envoys of the Qi State have arrived in Beijing for several days, but they have not been summoned by His Majesty. Now that His Majesty has held such a large-scale celebration banquet for General Xu, it is undoubtedly embarrassing for the envoys of the Qi State. In the entire Jing Kingdom, no matter the monarch or his ministers, the grievances accumulated on them over the years are too much.
Officials or dignitaries who are not high in rank but lucky enough to be invited are naturally happy in their hearts. They can brag about being able to participate in tonight's banquet at any time. Those who have not been invited sigh secretly in their hearts. It is a pity that I cannot witness it with my own eyes.
However, some people were happy while others were sad, and some people's thoughts were not on the banquet.
Since last night, the servants of Shu Palace have been trembling and cautious in everything they do, and even their walking pace has slowed down a lot.
Just this morning, His Highness had already broken several teacups. When a servant was cleaning up the broken pieces, he accidentally made a louder noise, and was scolded by His Highness head on. He was so frightened that he smashed his head.
They were just servants of the palace, and knew nothing about it except that several adults came to the mansion to look for His Highness this morning, and after they left, His Highness was in a worse mood.
I just thought in my heart that I must be more careful in doing things, and I must not offend His Highness again...
Compared with Shu Palace, the atmosphere of Qin Mansion is not much better.
Many officials didn't even go back to their own homes after they went to court. About half an hour after Prime Minister Qin returned to the mansion, they secretly changed into plain clothes and visited them.
However, including Qin Xiang's disciples, these people were all stopped by the porter. The reason was that Qin Xiang was not feeling well, and if there was anything to do, we would talk about it in a few days.
Everyone returned disappointed, and those in the Qin family who knew the inside story were also full of sadness.
"Father, what does Your Majesty mean? Why is the eldest brother suddenly transferred from the Ministry of Education?"
"There are several other edicts, which are aimed at my father and my Qin family!"
"Those adults are waiting outside, do you want to see father?"
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Everyone came forward to ask, the old man sitting on the chair frowned, and said: "There is no need to talk about this matter again, how can we speak nonsense about your majesty's thoughts, this old man is loyal to your majesty and to Jingguo, the sun and the moon are precious Jian, heaven and earth can tell, things are not what you imagined."
Qin Xiang took a sip of tea, and after his mind calmed down, he frowned slightly again.
His Majesty's actions this morning were beyond his expectations. Although the spring breeze turned into rain, there was a thunder hidden in the dark. He asked himself that he had done nothing to offend His Majesty. The starting point of everything was for Jingguo and the people. Why did His Majesty do this
Could it be because of the King of Shu
No matter from which point of view, the King of Shu is the best candidate to inherit the great rule. This point, even His Majesty cannot change, otherwise, there will be great turmoil in the court. I believe His Majesty himself, and I don’t want to see it Such a scene.
Looking up, he saw a person in the hall with a white cloth wrapped around his neck. He frowned again, looked at the young man and asked, "What's going on?"
"Small matter." Qin Yu twitched the corner of his mouth and said indifferently.
"These days, you'd better be safe, and don't go to the King of Shu anymore." Although he was completely disappointed with this grandson, but he was the only blood in the direct line, Prime Minister Qin couldn't help admonishing him.
Qin Yu didn't answer, the expression on his face didn't change at all, and he didn't know if he listened.
Qin Xiang showed a little thoughtful expression on his face, and said: "Your Majesty is inviting a banquet in the palace tonight, you and I will go together."
The banquet tonight is not limited to officials. It is very normal for people like them to bring a junior from their family to show their faces in front of everyone.