After the winter solstice, Tao Ti set off for Lishan Hot Spring together with Xu's brothers and sisters and Qinghe brothers and sisters.
In winter, Lishan Mountain is covered with silver and white, which is extraordinarily majestic and magnificent.
Several people soaked in hot springs and ate hot pot in the villa, having a good time and enjoying themselves.
It's just that seeing Qinghe and Xu Guangji's affectionate love, you and me; Xie Xiaogong shows his kindness to Xu Wenchan in every possible way, and Tao Ti still feels a little bit disappointed when he strikes up all kinds of conversations——
He said it was fine, but in fact he felt wronged by Bala, turning into a lemon juice.
She really wanted Pei Yan to accompany her!
Fortunately, the trip to the hot spring was only three days long, and after three days, the group returned to the palace.
That night, Tao Ti clung to Pei Yan, complaining about his lovesickness for the past three days. Then Pei Yan counterattacked and "loved" her for most of the night.
Waking up at noon the next day, she supported her sore waist and looked at the hickey marks all over her white and tender skin—
She doesn't miss him at all now! Beast!
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On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, Emperor Zhaokang and the ministries of the court began to "seal" to prepare for the New Year.
Lanterns and festoons were decorated everywhere in the palace, and new and prosperous lanterns and peach charms were hung up. The maids and eunuchs also changed into festive new clothes, busy preparing for the New Year.
In the blink of an eye, it's New Year's Eve. According to the old rules, the emperor will invite hundreds of officials and officials into the palace to share the court banquet. As the crown prince, Pei Yan naturally happens on such occasions.
The court banquet lasted from noon to You hour, but there was a more lively family banquet in the Tai Chi Hall in the evening.
Pei Yan first went back to the East Palace and changed into a robe, then went to the Yaoguang Palace to pick up Tao Ti for the banquet.
Because today is New Year's Eve, Tao Ti put on a brand-new hibiscus-colored embroidered tight-fitting narrow-sleeved jacket, and a brocade skirt embroidered with red and gold hibiscus everywhere. There is also a set of ruby heads.
Hibiscus noodles, distant mountain eyebrows, red lips are as plump as cherries.
Such bright and festive attire made the palace members of Yaoguang Palace stare straight at him.
"The princess's dress is so beautiful! It's like a fairy descending to earth."
"Who said it wasn't. Didn't you find that the princess is getting more and more beautiful? I think she is much more beautiful than when she just married to the East Palace."
"It's called being born from the heart. After our princess concubine marries the prince, the husband and wife will love each other and sing in harmony. They will definitely become more and more beautiful!"
"That makes sense. After I leave the palace, I want to choose a man I like to marry again."
The little maids chattered and chattered, and it was not until Fu Xirui coughed that they came back to their senses and hurriedly saluted the prince who appeared at an unknown time.
Pei Yan said "Excuse me" indifferently, ignored them and strode into the hall.
The little maids patted their chests and breathed a sigh of relief.
Fu Xirui held Fuchen in his arms, and gave them a sideways glance, "You are lucky. Fortunately, you praised the Crown Princess. If you dare to speak ill of the Crown Princess behind your back, you may not be able to survive this year."
The little maid hurriedly said, "The princess is so good, we can't praise her enough, how dare to criticize her."
Seeing their sincerity, Fu Xirui waved his whisk, "Okay, okay, don't stick around, let's go our separate ways."
The little maids smiled playfully and hurriedly dispersed.
inside the hall.
Looking at the bright and beautiful Tao Ti in front of the vanity mirror, a look of amazement flashed in Pei Yan's eyes.
He walked forward slowly and called softly, "Ah Ti."
"Your Highness, you are here." Tao Ti stood up and smiled at him, "My side is also packed, we can set off."
Pei Yan stood still in front of her, lowered his eyes, and saw the small pigeon's blood ruby pendant on her forehead, shining brightly and lustrously.
"It's beautiful." He couldn't help but stretch out his hand to brush it, and the red light shone with charming and fine fragments.
Seeing her dressed like this, he only had one thought in his mind: his little princess is so beautiful, and he wants to give her the best jewelry in the world, so that she will always be so dazzling and beautiful.
Under his fiery gaze, Tao Ti's cheeks were hot, and she gently pushed his chest with her small hands, and whispered, "There are still people here."
On the side, Linglong looked at her nose, nose, and heart: No, I'm not here, treat me like air.
Pei Yan smiled lightly, suppressed the urge to reach out and rub her head, and took her hand, "It's getting late, we should go to the Tai Chi Hall."
Tao Ti responded, took his hand affectionately, and got into the sedan chair together.
At exactly the right time, the two arrived at the Tai Chi Hall.
A Zhilan Yushu, a beautiful face, as soon as she entered the hall, it attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.
Tao Ti was inexplicably a little nervous, but fortunately Pei Yan held her hand firmly, so she walked the distance with her chest up and her head raised.
After being seated, Qing He winked at Tao Ti, and gave a thumbs up quietly: Looks good! Perfect match!
Tao Ti pursed her lips and smiled.
Not long after, Emperor Zhaokang and Empress Zhou also entered the arena together.
Empress Zhou is wearing a brocade robe embroidered with nine phoenixes today, her hair is high in a bun, and she is wearing an extremely gorgeous phoenix crown.
I don't know if it's Tao Ti's illusion or what, she thinks Queen Zhou is inexplicably excited today? Not as sad and haggard as some time ago.
Maybe it's New Year's Eve, so she has to pretend to be happy, right? You can't let down your face with a sad face.
Tao Ti didn't think much about it, she glanced out of the corner of her eye and found that the seat opposite Pei Changzhou was empty.
She moved closer to Pei Yan and asked casually, "Why didn't the third prince come?"
Pei Yan slightly raised his eyelids, and said calmly, "He contracted a cold the day before yesterday, and he is not feeling well. He is recuperating at the residence, and he has asked for leave with his father before."
Tao Ti said "Oh", and then told Pei Yan solemnly, "The weather is indeed very cold recently, Your Highness, you should take care of yourself, wear more clothes, and don't get cold."
The corner of Pei Yan's mouth raised, and he said softly, "Well, I will."
Only then did Tao Ti sit up straight and focus on the delicious food at the palace banquet.
The chicken, duck and fish meat of the Chinese New Year is naturally indispensable, and there are glutinous rice ducks, evergreen stewed meat, bird’s nest chicken shreds, chicken fire-smoked stuffing and fried glutinous rice balls. The table is full of pastries, dried and fresh fruits of various colors.
Tao Ti loves the soft and glutinous sticky dough the most. After a while, the small plate in front of her is half empty.
When she still wanted to eat again, Pei Yan stopped her, "Don't eat any more. If you eat too much sticky dough, it will not be easy to digest. Be careful that you won't be able to sleep at night because of your abdominal distension."
His deputy parent's tone towards gluttonous children is both serious and gentle.
Tao Ti resentfully retracted her little hand that reached out to the sticky ball, and said "Oh" obediently.
Pei Yan poured her a glass of winter wine, "Come, have some wine."
Tao Ti took it and drank it.
Then, Pei Yan poured her one cup after another—
Tao Ti, "???"
She felt he was getting her drunk, and had ample evidence.
She was holding the wine glass, her cheeks were a little red, and the alcohol was a little high, she stared at him with sparkling black eyes, "Are you... are you... are you going to get me drunk?"
Pei Yan raised the corner of her mouth, and only asked, "Is this wine not good?"
Tao Ti smacked her lips, and to be honest, "It's quite delicious."
Seeing her slightly drunken appearance, Pei Yan's peach eyes were bent, and her smile was warm and charming, "I also think it's delicious, so I want you to drink more. I don't mean to get you drunk."
Is that so? Tao Ti was startled.
Pei Yan leaned close to her and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Besides, if I really want to do something to you, I don't have to wait until you get drunk."
He caressed Tao Ti's cheek lightly with the burning smell of wine, and her heart beat faster.
What he said seems to make sense
She opened her eyes round, "Then can I drink again?"
In the past, Pei Yan didn't let her drink too much, worrying that she would wake up with a headache the next day.
This time, he raised his eyebrows and nodded slightly, "Drink it, it's Chinese New Year's Eve, let you drink it to your heart's content."
Tao Ti suddenly became happy, and drank the clear wine.
Not long after, she was drunk as expected.
Holding her dizzy head, she looked at Pei Yan pitifully, "Your Highness...husband, I'm dizzy and sleepy..."
The call of husband was so delicate that Pei Yan's Adam's apple rolled up and down.
He suppressed the untimely charming thoughts, supported her limp body, and said in a low voice, "Good boy, I'll let Linglong take you back to rest first."
Tao Ti frowned, "But I haven't watched the fireworks yet."
She had heard from Linglong that fireworks would be set off during the palace banquet on New Year's Eve. At that time, the trees and silver flowers would compete with each other, making it extraordinarily grand and brilliant.
Seeing that she was so drunk and still thinking about the fireworks, Pei Yan couldn't laugh or cry, and coaxed, "Go back and rest first, you can still see it in Yaoguang Palace."
Only then did Tao Ti nodded, "Alright then."
Pei Yan stood up, and respectfully told Emperor Zhaokang, "Father, the Crown Princess is too weak to drink, and I'm afraid she won't be able to continue to watch the year. My son will let her go back to the palace to rest first."
Emperor Zhaokang glanced at Tao Ti, who was so drunk that his eyes were blurred, and gave a casual hum.
Empress Zhou's eyes flickered on one side, but she didn't say much.
Pei Yan handed Tao Ti into Linglong's hands, his eyes were cold, but his voice was gentle and flat, "Take good care of the princess."
Linglong's heart shuddered, and she said firmly, "Yes."
Tao Ti left with Linglong's support.
Pei Yan stared at their leaving figures until they could no longer see them, then quietly looked away, twitched the corners of his mouth, and continued to maintain a polite and gentle smile.
The banquet was still lively, with silk, bamboo and sheng, singing and dancing, laughter and laughter among the interlaced cups and cups, and everyone was full of anticipation, waiting for the coming New Year.
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Tao Ti walked out of the hall drunkenly, and when the cold wind blew, she shivered, her head was sober from the cold.
After sitting in the sedan chair surrounded by windshields, she relaxed, tightened the jade-colored cloak around her body, and lazily closed her eyes to rest her mind.
After an unknown amount of time, Linglong called softly, "Crown Princess, we are here."
Tao Ti knocked her head lightly on the sedan chair, woke up with a start, and subconsciously raised her hand to touch the corner of her mouth, feeling very sleepy.
Linglong helped her back to the bedroom, and the palace servants unloaded the pearls and hairpins, served warm water, handed handkerchiefs, and served hot tea. Tao Ti was lazily lying on the couch, being served by the palace staff.
After about half an hour, she finished grooming and finally lay down on the bed and returned to the warm blanket.
When she was in a daze, she had a dream.
In the dream, she watched fireworks and built snowmen with Pei Yan. A bell rang in the distance, and she hugged Pei Yan happily, and immediately said "Happy New Year" to him.
He bent down and kissed her forehead, and also said "Happy New Year" to her.
In an instant, rumbling fireworks exploded between the dark sky, bright and bright.
rumbling...
rumbling—
The sound of fireworks became louder and louder, and it was astonishingly loud. Tao Ti was startled, and when she looked up, she saw a huge meteor falling down.
She screamed in terror, "Ah!"
Opening her eyes suddenly, she saw a lotus-blue curtain embroidered with double-petaled red plums. She was covered with a quilt, and a fine layer of sweat was dripping from her forehead.
Linglong hurriedly asked outside the curtain, "Prince Princess, what's wrong with you?"
Tao Ti gasped and said softly, "It's okay, I had a dream."
After saying this, she pricked up her ears and frowned, "What kind of noise is that outside, how rumbling it is, it's scary."
Linglong hesitated for a moment, then replied, "It should be the sound of setting off fireworks."
Fireworks
"So, New Year's Eve has passed, and it's the first day of the New Year?"
Linglong said, "It's not here yet, but it's coming soon."
Tao Ti lifted the curtain, poked her head out, and said softly, "Linglong, pour me a glass of water."
Linglong hurriedly poured tea, when she walked around the screen and came back from the outside, she saw that the princess had already stepped on her sleeping shoes and walked to the window.
Linglong was startled, and said worriedly, "Crown Princess, why are you standing by the window and blowing the wind, carefully catching cold."
Tao Ti reached out and patted her forehead. Was she hallucinating from being drunk
There were obviously no fireworks in the sky, but the sky in the distance was glowing red, as if a demon had appeared out of nowhere.
But the muffled sound of "bang bang bang" coming from afar was very obvious and made people panic.
"Linglong, look, that direction should be the Tai Chi Hall, right? What's wrong over there?" Tao Ti pointed to the place where the red light shot up to the sky.
Linglong hurriedly moved forward to take a look, also showing astonishment, "Princess Concubine, wait a moment, this servant will ask someone to go out and inquire about it."
Tao Ti nodded, and slowly sat down on the couch holding a teacup.
Not long after Linglong left the house, she heard the anxious voice of the little eunuch from outside, "It's not good, it's not good! There's water in the Tai Chi Hall!"
A night guard maid hurriedly asked, "Why did you get out of trouble?"
The little eunuch cried, "It seems that some rebels have come in!"
There was an uproar outside the house.
Inside the room, Tao Ti shook her hand holding the teacup, and half a cup of warm tea poured out, soaking her soft nightgown.
Her face was pale, and her crow-feather eyelashes trembled.
Water? marauders
What about Pei Yan, how is he doing now