On September 15th, frost fell, and Yuanzhou City fell into a deep frost. On this day, Le Zhengsu ushered in his seventeenth birthday.
As the prospective royal husband who will get married next year, Le Zhengsu's birthday has attracted the attention of many people, so this year's Zhong Lishuo has received more gifts than last year. If it weren't for the unanimous insistence of the Dingguo Gongfu to keep a low profile, otherwise the group of Yuanzhou nobles would definitely come to join in and encourage the big things.
Even so, many people still came to the Dingguo Gongfu today.
The original Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was already wide enough to be worth the mansion of a duke, so Le Zhengqin just changed his title, the door plaque, but not his residence.
Le Zhengsu's birthday banquet was held in the west courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, which was the former residence of the eldest Princess Chu Xuanning. Zhong Liyan, who replaced his twin sister and became the prince back then, held a crowning ceremony here in order to celebrate his birthday with his sister Zhong Licheng.
Emperor Ling gave this crown prince a lot of power, so the crown prince who should have been crowned in Fengxian Hall and his younger sister were crowned together so powerfully.
Perhaps it was fate. Once again, seventeen-year-old Zhong Lishuo held a crown ceremony at the place where his mother crowned him before the big wedding. Thinking of this, today's Zhong Lishuo is very happy.
Because it was a pre-marriage crown and He Sheng, many high-ranking officials and dignitaries came to the Dingguo Palace on this day.
The Minister of Rites, who was the matchmaker, naturally wanted to come, along with his nephew Yang Yuting. Yang Yuting presented Zhong Lishuo with a bow, and then went to see Le Zhengying to reminisce. Prime Minister Wang came along with his family, as well as teachers from Hongwenguan, such as Cheng Wen and Lin Mengdie. From the royal family came the little princess and the queen.
Xuan Jingchen came early, sitting in the pavilion in the backyard of the reception, and the voice of the visitor was a little softer. Zhong Lishuo is no longer so leisurely, even if she is a prospective imperial husband, as the host of the banquet, she is going to receive guests. So in the morning, I didn't stop very much.
The little princess came here together with Lin Mengdie. She first met the royal sister, and after she was seated, she waved to Zhong Lishuo, asked her to come over, and gave her the gift she had prepared.
Maybe the person in front of him looked too much like the dead ex-brother-in-law, or maybe the two were of the same age, but the other was about to become his eldest brother-in-law. She handed over the sheet music and a box of calligraphy and paintings. Then she looked at Zhong Lishuo and said, "I should have given these to you in the early spring, but the timing has not been right. In short, I wish you a happy birthday."
Zhong Lishuo was stunned, looked at the well-behaved little princess in front of him, took the other party's gift in a daze, and said, "Thank you princess, but what does the princess mean by this?"
Xuan Jingning thought for a while, but decided to tell her the truth, "Does Mr. Su still remember the incident at Yulong Pavilion on the eighth day of the first lunar month? The golden robe guard you met was actually my imperial sister. Later, you went to the Office of the Secretary to give gifts. , when the gift arrived at my place, I gave it to the emperor."
"Sister Huang has always told me to give you a gift in return, but you and I are not familiar with each other, and it is not convenient to reveal the identity of Sister Huang, so I have been dragging it."
"Mr. Su, Sister Huang is very interested in you. So, don't think too much."
Xuan Jingning spoke seriously, and the meaning revealed in his words was to tell Zhong Lishuo not to mind the rumors and rumors about Yuanzhou City recently. Even if Le Zhengsu is very similar to Zhong Lishuo, the princess does not hope that there will be a rift between the royal sister and the future brother-in-law because of this.
Zhong Lishuo looked at the concerned little princess and smiled, "Thank you princess."
In addition to these guests who could be present, Zhong Limu, who was recovering in Yunzhou, also sent a congratulatory gift. He is now almost cleared of the poison, and when the kings return to the dynasty at the end of the year, they will come from Yunzhou Yuanzhou City, and then the two brothers and sisters can meet again. Hearing this news, Zhong Lishuo was very happy, and specially rewarded the servants sent by King Yunzhong.
When all the guests arrived, the stage of the West Court sang a witch opera to celebrate the birthday. Xuan Jingchen pulled Zhong Lishuo to sit on the main seat, as if he had been married. Everyone present, at this moment, do not understand the position of An Guohou in the emperor's heart.
After the witch opera was sung, the birthday banquet began. The distinguished guests had lunch, and then came the highlight of Le Zhengsu.
Under the auspices of Taiyiguan Guanzhu, Le Zhengqin, the Duke of Dingguo, crowned Zhong Lishuo, and set the word "Liuguang". According to Chu State's way of calling her, others will call her Liuguang or Liuguangsu in the future.
Under the expectant gaze of Duke Dingguo, Zhong Lishuo stood up straight, showing that he was an adult who could already assume the responsibility of the head of the family.
After the crown ceremony, the guests were all dispersed, and the distinguished guests left with the Queen's car.
Zhong Lishuo stayed at home tonight, had dinner with his parents, and after eating the longevity noodles, he was dragged to the study by Duke Ding and warned him a few words before returning to his room.
Tonight is also a full moon, and the bright moonlight shines through the dark clouds, casting chills all over the place. Zhong Lishuo, wearing a thick robe, followed the waiter who carried the lantern to his door.
As soon as the door was opened, a familiar scent came from the tip of the nose. Zhong Lishuo was stunned for a moment, then stopped and said to the maid, "No need to wait, let's go."
She said, stepped into the door with one foot, turned and closed the door with her backhand, and then entered the room. Going around the screen, I really saw the woman who was supposed to be in the palace tonight.
Zhong Lishuo looked at the woman who was sitting at the head of his bed, reading by the lamp, his eyes fell on the cloak she was hanging beside, and he said in surprise, "Why did you come here? Who came with you."
Zhong Lishuo walked over and happened to meet Xuan Jingchen's raised eyes, his eyes full of joy. Xuan Jingchen put down the book, saw her coming, stretched out his hand to hold her, pulled her to sit on the bed together, and said with a smile, "Today is your birthday, I should be with you."
Zhong Lishuo lowered his head and smiled, but the corners of his mouth could not be suppressed. She held Xuan Jingchen's hand, rubbed the back of Bai Nen's hand, and said hesitantly, "Then tomorrow morning..."
Xuan Jingchen stretched out his hand, covered her lips, shook his head and said, "Today is your birthday." The implication is that you don't want to talk about spoilers.
Zhong Lishuo smiled, took off her hand from her lips, stretched out his hand to take her into his arms, and said, "So, Uncle Feng came with you?"
"Um."
Zhong Lishuo nodded and asked again, "I heard from Da Siming that He Boling has been found. She is looking for He Bo's successor recently?"
"Yes."
"It's very good, then it can be a little bit safer." Zhong Lishuo nodded and said, "How has Subei been lately?"
"Lanzhou sent troops to shake the northern border, and the governor of Wanzhou, Cui Jian, and the governor of Lanzhou joined together. They fought a few times on the border and put pressure on Ming Geqi. Always, these two people are ready to wait for the winter. , Su Bei is isolated and helpless, and will be defeated without fighting." Xuan Jingchen said, thoroughly analyzing the thoughts of the two courtiers.
Strictly speaking, Xuan Jingchen was an uncompromising strategic genius in the military, and it was because of this that he was able to win the final victory every time.
Zhong Lishuo nodded, "With the current financial resources of the Qing Kingdom, it can only be so." It is best to control the war within a few battles, so that the opponent will no longer be able to revolt.
The barbarians and the Chinese are the two most powerful races on this continent. Starting from the state of Chu, both sides wanted to encroach on each other's land. The barbarian tribes have been divided and combined for many years, but they still pose a strong threat to the state of Chu.
If it was a hundred years ago, it would have been absolutely impossible for the Chinese to annex the powerful Subei.
But now it is different. Since the barbarian royal court was invaded hundreds of years ago, several major tribes have been fighting each other. In addition, Xuan Jingchen has defeated the barbarian army that has finally been reintegrated in the north. The barbarians, who have been shrouded in the shadow of failure for many years, have lost their faith in defeating the Qing Kingdom.
This is the prestige established by a strong country, and the prestige cultivated by Xuan Jingchen's many years of victories.
The current King of Horses, with his brilliance and prestige, shocks the borders and the Xiaoxiao in the country. Only in this way can the Qing Kingdom move towards a peaceful and prosperous age.
If the barbarians are completely incorporated into the territory of the Qing Kingdom, then the powerful Qing Dynasty will lead the people into another era.
This is a great cause for the future, just thinking about it, Zhong Lishuo will be happy for Xuan Jingchen.
She is the lord of destiny set by the Eastern Emperor, the founder of this prosperous world, and the belief of Zhong Lishuo all his life.
Zhong Lishuo hugged her and said, "If the barbarians surrender, as a tribute to the vassal state like the southern border, it may make Taiyi preach the preaching, and the prince will be hostage to Qing. After a hundred years, there will be no grassland empire!"
"There are only the Subei people, Qingtian people, and Wangyue people from the Qing Kingdom..."
Zhong Lishuo was obviously very happy, "Then the world will be unified, and everyone in the Kyushu world can go!"
Xuan Jingchen looked at her with a smile in his eyes, "Okay, little sir, it's late at night, it's time to take a break."
Zhong Lishuo unnaturally restrained the smile on his face, approached Xuan Jingchen, and said, "That kid Sanmu said that he will be back in winter. When do you think it would be more appropriate for him and An An to get married."
"Little gentleman, only the supervisor Tiansi knows about this." Xuan Jingchen sighed, looked at Zhong Lishuo who was looking for words as soon as they met, hugged her and said again, "It's really late at night. ."
Zhong Lishuo wisely stopped talking and said, "Then I'll undress for you."
Xuan Jingchen nodded and let Zhong Lishuo untie her clothes. Zhong Lishuo said while undressing her, "Since today is my birthday, can I do whatever I want?"
"Of course, don't you want something from me?"
The birthday ceremony that Xuan Jingchen gave her today is a hot spring village, which is suitable for this season. Zhong Lishuo nodded and said, "Of course I want it." After she said that, she jumped up and put the last sentence on Xuan Jingchen's lips, "Your Majesty, my shoulder injury has healed."
My shoulder is healed, what can I do? Of course it's something I've always wanted to do but couldn't do.