Qize Three Points Taiwei's Mansion
At night, the inner courtyard of the palace specially prepared a family banquet for Nangong Sunu and Shangguanfu.
It was presided over by the fifth prince, Nangongda, and the rest of the princes came. Ever since Nangong Rang fell ill, the princes have long been separated from each other, and this time, the prestige of Nangong Sunu's eldest sister can be seen.
Also coming were the wives and eldest sons of several adult princes, Lu Zhongxing, the concubine of His Highness Zhuohua, and Qi Yuxiao, the master of Yanyang County.
The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm. Nangong Da invited Nangong Su Nu to sit in the upper seat together, but the latter did not refuse and sat down casually.
This may be the advantage of being a woman. If Nangong Sunu was a boy, she would be regarded as a political enemy by Nangong Da the next day.
At the palace banquet, the children did not share a table with their parents, but set out a separate area for them to play. The bag on Shangguanfu’s head had not been exhausted, but they clambered on Qi Yuxiao to play with no grudges at all, but Qi Yuxiao had no regrets. Xiao is arrogant, and treats Shangguan Fu like he doesn't care.
Nangong Shunv had already confessed her affairs to the eldest sister. During the banquet, Nangong Sunv did not make trouble with the two younger sisters, but instead talked about the affairs of the princes when they were young, which attracted everyone's enthusiasm and laughter.
Inevitably, two, three, four and three princes will also be mentioned, which will inevitably cause everyone's sighs.
Qi Yan sat quietly beside Nangong Jingnu, looking at everything around her with cold eyes.
The happiness of the Wei Kingdom's royal family is now based on the pain of the grassland. In Qi Yan's heart, except for Nangong Jingnu, everyone in front of him is his enemy.
Nangong Jingnu also carried her own thoughts. The members of the royal family gathered together so happily, I am afraid it will be difficult to see them in the future.
Among the brothers, the fifth brother who used to be closest to him became his number one enemy, and the remaining princes had an average relationship with him. When he took the position of the empress, to be on the safe side, he would probably have to seal them up everywhere. is a loner.
Nangong Jingnv was bitter in her heart, but with a fake smile on her face, she held up the wine jug and prepared to add another cup to herself. A hand with sharp joints appeared in sight, that hand pressed the back of her own hand, and a voice came from her ear. Yan Wenwen's voice: "His Royal Highness, I have had five cups today."
Nangong Jingnu turned her head, a trace of loneliness flashed across her eyes, and begged in a very soft voice: "I am happy today, will you allow me once?"
Qi Yan naturally understood Nangong Jingnv's mood, and after pondering for a moment, she let go of Nangong Jingnv's hand, and said softly, "So... Your Highness is happy to drink, and the minister will carry you back to the palace when you are drunk."
Nangong Jingnu smiled, raised her hand to fill herself with wine, and said in a voice only Qi Yan could hear: "If only you could drink, you and I can have a few drinks together today, don't worry... I It will heal you."
Qi Yan hooked the corners of her mouth, restrained the light from her eyes, and her amber eyes returned to silence. He held up a long chopstick to prepare dishes for Nangong Jingnu, and he didn't say anything, but what he was thinking about was the mask man's instructions.
The one-year period is not without urgency. The masked person holds his own handle. If he does not obey her, his identity is likely to be exposed. Qi Yan wants to accompany Nangong Jingnu more.
Moreover, revenge is also Qi Yan's wish.
The inner court knocked on the bangzi of the third watch, and the palace banquet ended. Apart from those children, only pregnant Nangong Sunu and Qi Yan were sober, and even the always cautious Fifth Prince got very drunk.
Shangguan Fu and Qi Yuxiao had fallen asleep from exhaustion, and were carried back to the bedroom by their respective nurses. Nangong Sunu had been living in the Weiming Palace for the past few days and wanted to go back with Qi Yan and the others.
Nangong Sunu came to the table and watched Qi Yan take the cape from Qiu Ju's hand and tie it on for Nangong Jingnu, and said, "My little girl liked to drink fruit wine secretly when she was a child, but now she is still so greedy when she grows up."
Qi Yan replied softly: "Eldest sister returned to Beijing, the happiest thing was my Highness, so I drank a few more glasses."
As he spoke, he skillfully helped Nangong Jingnu, who was already drunk and unconscious, but snuggled in Qi Yan's arms obediently, not making any noise or making a fuss.
Nangong Su Nu: "Lishang, go and pass the sedan chair."
Qi Yan: "It's late at night, eldest sister should take the sedan chair back to the palace first. Your Highness will be uncomfortable sitting in the sedan chair when you are drunk, so I will carry your Highness back."
Nangong Su Nu showed admiration in her eyes, and nodded with satisfaction: "Beijing is a little tired after sitting for a long time, so let's walk back with you."
The maid, who was called Lishang, put a cape on Nangong Sunu. Qi Yan walked to the door with her arms around Nangong Jingnv. With the help of Qiu Ju, she carried Nangong Jingnv and walked out of the hall.
The night is dark, the waning moon hangs in the sky, and the few stars dot the night sky.
The eaves of the palace are looming in the night, the autumn wind is bleak, and there are bursts of sad songs of Qiu Chan in the distance.
Qiu Ju walked beside Qi Yan, and thoughtfully lowered the palace lantern in her hand, illuminating the road under Qi Yan's feet.
Nangong Sunu: "I heard that my brother-in-law's strange eyes are caused by the day after tomorrow?"
Qi Yan: "When I was a child, I was infected with a serious disease. I was lucky to survive but injured my eyes. It has not been better until now. I can't see clearly at night."
Nangong Sunu: "It's too hard for you, can you find a famous doctor?"
Qi Yan: "Fortunately, I got a shirt from Zhen Zhen Temple, and I have often used some treasures on my ministers over the years."
Weiming Palace was the closest to Ganquan Palace. Qi Yan and Nangong Sunu had a few conversations from time to time before arriving.
The two said their goodbyes and went back to their bedrooms.
Qi Yan sent Nangong Jingnv back to the main hall. It was very hard to see her flushing cheeks. She fed her a glass of water, but Nangong Jingnv dragged Qi Yan's hand away.
Qi Yan had no intention of breaking free. She cherished the time spent alone with Nangong Jingnu very much, so she instructed Qiu Ju: "Your Highness is drunk at night, I am afraid that I will be thirsty at night. I will stay and serve Your Highness, so sister Qiu Ju should not hold the lamp. ?"
Qiu Ju: "Yes, the slaves retire."
Nangong's mourning period was less than three months away. If it was not clear that the palace lantern was not helpful to Nangong Jingnu's reputation, Qiu Ju would no longer be the girl who didn't dare to take care of things back then, and she could still call the shots on such trivial matters.
Qi Yan sat beside Nangong Jingnv's bed and used a damp cloth to cool her down from time to time. The wine had a lot of stamina, and the faint aroma of the wine came out along Nangong Jingnv's breath, with a hint of sweetness.
After staying for most of the night, Nangong Jingnu's brows finally stretched out, and Qi Yan was tired and lay down on the bed with her clothes on.
Nangong Jingnu, who was clearly sleeping, seemed to know everything, so she arched her back into Qi Yan's arms.
Qi Yan sighed softly, pulled the quilt over the two of them, and thought about rubbing Nangong Jingnu's smooth forehead with her chin.
With a "poof", the oil lamps on the table ran out, and the room fell into darkness.
Qi Yan embraced Nangong Jingnu, listening to the other party's deep breathing, a thought suddenly appeared in her heart, this secret that has been accumulated in her heart for many years, Qi Yan has endured for too long.
Qi Yan is very clear: Even if Nangong Jingnu is sleeping very deeply, she should not tell it.
But she really held it back for too long, and she couldn't count how many times she wanted to vomit.
Qi Yan: "Your Highness?"
As expected, Nangong Jingnu did not agree. Qi Yan took a deep breath, hugged Nangong Jingnu and put her chin on the other's forehead: "His Royal Highness... Actually, I am a woman just like you."
After saying this, Qi Yan felt her heart beating wildly, and even gave birth to a sense of fear and regret.
This secret is too deep and too important, Qi Yan is afraid.
Qi Yan looked down at Nangong Jingnu, but unfortunately the light in the room was too dark, but from the sound of the other party's even breathing, it could be judged that the other party did not hear it.
Qi Yan sighed, her heartbeat gradually subsided, but she didn't dare to say anything.
Thousands of words, in the end silent.
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So when it was dawn, Qi Yan got up first and ordered the maid to prepare sober soup, while she went to the study.
Nangong Jingnv woke up and didn't see Qi Yan and was lost for a while, until Qiu Ju came over with the sobering soup, Nangong Jingnv frowned and refused: "Don't want this thing, it smells disgusting."
Qiu Ju: "His Royal Highness, this is prepared by the servants and servants ordered by the concubine. You can drink a little."
Nangong Jingnu: "Yuanjun? Where is he?"
Qiu Ju knelt in front of the bed and handed the sober soup to Nangong Jingnu: "Yesterday, His Highness was very drunk, and the concubine personally carried you back, and took care of you all night in a disorganized manner, and it was stewed before dawn. After the hangover soup, it may be time to return to the side hall to rest."
Nangong Jingnu held the bowl and drank silently, smiling silently.
A few days later, Nangong Jingnu issued a secret edict to Nangong in the tone of Nangong Rang according to Qi Yan's plan.
The content of the edict is: Lu Quan, the hero of the founding of the country, who has worked hard and has high desire to be canonized as a prince. He promoted his second son, Lu Zhongxing, to the rank of Taiwei, and took over half a soldier's talisman for his father. To compliment the achievements of the Lu family, he asked Nangongda for his opinion.
After Nangongda received the secret edict, he immediately replied, dragging his legs and feet with limited mobility to Ganquan Palace in person, but he was blocked by the palace servants, and the book was handed over.
Nangongda was used to this for a long time, and he thought that the crown of the prince was guaranteed, and it didn't matter whether he saw Nangong Rang or not.
Zhezi was sent to the hands of Nangong Jingnu, Nangongda did not agree with this matter, and analyzed the strong relationship in it, saying: The power of the Taiwei's mansion has been intertwined in the court, and 90% of the generals in the world are under his door. If the military talisman is passed on to the second generation in the Taiwei's mansion, I am afraid it is not conducive to the stability of the court.
Nangong Jingnu read the contents of the book to Nangong Rang, and then replied in front of Nangong Rang.
Nangong Jingnu: "What do you think of the royal father?"
There were no more black hairs on the top of Nangong Rang's head, which was completely different from when he was first ill, but somehow his spirits have improved in the past few days.
After reading Nangong Jingnu's excerpt, he wrote: My son's plan is accurate.
Nangong Jingnu smiled and replied: "This is the idea of Yuanjun, and my son also thinks it is good."
Nangong Rang's eyes were full of emotion, and he wrote on the paper: Wonderful.
Sijiu handed Nangong Jingnv's receipt to Nangong Da's hand, and looked at Nangong Da with turbid old eyes: "The autumn wind is tough, Fifth Highness, let's go back to the palace to see, be careful of the cold wind."
Nangongda thought about it while holding the book, and then left with a cane.
Back in the study, Nangongda read the memorial and was so excited that he was speechless. He said the last sentence: My son should judge the situation and seize the opportunity.
I watched it several times, but my eyes were hot, and I almost lost my temper.
Over the years, the title "Myer" has never belonged to their concubine princes and princesses, but the exclusive title of Nangong Jingnu.
In Nangongda's memory, his father and emperor never cared about the feelings of their brothers and sisters. Even the Shangyuan Palace banquet would call Nangong Jingnu "my son" in public.
Does this... mean that the royal father has identified himself? While excited, Nangongda couldn't help but sighed at his father's mind and skills. He also noticed the hidden dangers of the Taiwei's mansion, but he never thought of an effective method. It's good that his father solved it without a single soldier. It's a big matter, and the military talisman is still in the Lu family, if the Taiwei's mansion is troubled again, it will be ignorant of praise.
Moreover, it can also provoke the contradiction between the two direct sons of the Lu family, which is also very beneficial to the future return of the soldiers!
Nangongda understood the good intentions of "Nangong Rang", and immediately wrote a letter after considering the words. The content is: Taiwei Lu Quan is old and has been recuperating in Tangquan Mountain these years, but as the head of the military attache, the Taiwei cannot be without a long time. People are sitting in the town, so I implore the father and the emperor...
Early the next morning, Nangongda really handed over the envelope. He was the prince of the supervising kingdom, and he sat on the dragon chair and read it out, asking the person behind the curtain to decide.
The imperial court exploded at once, and many old ministers expected that His Majesty might open the way for the new emperor to ascend the throne, but no one thought that the first knife would go straight to the Taiwei's mansion!
Although the military power of the Taiwei was seized, the tiger talisman was still controlled by the Lu family, and many disciples of the Taiwei's residence did not know what to do for a while.
On the other hand, Lu Boyan, who was an official from the left, had a livid face. Lu Zhongxing was the second son, and even if the military talisman was hereditary, it would not be his head.
After some silence, Gong Yanghuai, Minister of Rites, stood up first, knelt in the center of the hall, and said loudly, "His Royal Highness is right, and this minister agrees!"
Many of the five parties also reacted and listed as Nangongda's station one after another.
Nangongda looked at Gongyanghuai, who was in the lead, and was secretly satisfied: It was rare that the other party was not afraid of the forces of the Taiwei's Mansion, and was the first to stand up to support him.
Lu Boyan gritted his teeth and wanted to get out. However, he was held by the Zhongshuling in front of him, and the other party gave him a light look before letting go.
Lu Boyan once supported Nangong Wang. After Nangong Wang's death, he was alone and lonely. Fortunately, Xing Jingfu gave him protection. At this time, he also woke up. His father was not there. Make a sound, isn't it a man's arm to be a car when you stand out now
There was a cough from behind the bead curtain, the hall became quiet, Si Jiu walked out from behind the curtain, took Nangongda's book, and went back.
The courtier knelt down for a full quarter of an hour before he appeared again, but he actually held a bright yellow imperial decree in his hand. He shook it off in front of the imperial steps, and read aloud: "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict is: Taiwei Lu Quan. He has made great contributions to protecting the country, and I am sympathetic to his advanced age, so I specially designated Lu Quan as Duke of Zhen Guo, which is not hereditary. Linshui City, Yizhou Prefecture, is the fief of the Duke of Zhenguo, and he has given seven thousand households with food to take care of his life. I respect this."
Everyone knelt down and bowed, three times long live. Forty-nine handed the imperial edict to Lu Boyan's hands, and the other party's face was already ashen.
The swordsman in front of the royal guard is not qualified to go to court, and Lu Zhongxing still doesn't know that he has transformed into a top military officer, and his rank is one level higher than his brother.
This imperial decree also did not treat Lu Boyan harshly. First of all, the word "zhen" is the most honorable in all countries, and it was given a hereditary replacement, which means that after Lu Quan's death, the eldest son, Lu Boyan, can inherit the title of his father...
But this is not what Lu Boyan wanted. Although the most expensive prince is a famous and powerless title, how can he compare to a captain with a heavy army
It's okay to replace it with someone else, but it is the second brother who has the same appearance as himself and is not as good as himself!