The moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone road, the road surface was beating with crystal light, the carriage swayed and rolled over, and a few wisps of dust were rolled up in an instant.
"Your Highness."
A deep voice sounded, and Yan Lie opened the sedan chair curtain and came in.
Li Yuanmin was taking a nap by the sedan window. Seeing that it was Yan Lie, his brows and eyes immediately stretched. Under the moonlight, it was like water like haze.
"It's Ariel."
Yi Lie had been looking at this face for seven years, but when he saw it suddenly, he still couldn't help shorting his breath.
He has always known that he was born beautiful. As he grows older, this breathtaking beauty becomes more and more beautiful. It grows in his dry and cracked heart, blooming a continuous fragrance.
This relieves his dry fragrance, and sometimes, he even hopes that it will not be so fresh.
—too many jackals.
As long as he sees those malicious eyes falling on him, his heart will be filled with terrible tyranny.
Shred them! The wild beast in the innermost corner roared.
He was regarded as a different kind of alien and lived alone since he was a child. He was even treated as a beast when he was in Yeyouting. Of course he is a human being, but every time at this time, he feels that he is. Whenever someone covets his flowers, So he violently wanted to show his fangs, and used the sharpest tip of the teeth and the most violent force to instantly tear them into pieces!
Yi Lie clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turned white, but suppressed, and said softly:
"Your body will heal."
This was a sudden sentence, but Li Yuanmin didn't understand why, so he just comforted: "Yesterday it was fine, and today I rested for more than half a day, it's okay... This banquet will go after all, it might as well be earlier."
Under the moonlight, he looked at the young man's slightly cold face, and patted the place beside him.
Yi Lie moved his Adam's apple and sat down.
Li Yuanmin looked up at him, and said softly: "Tonight, you are not allowed to follow in, so you are guarding outside, do you know?"
Yi Lie said nothing.
Li Yuanmin sighed: "If you can't do it, then you don't have to follow."
After a long while of silence, Yan Lie's low and hoarse voice came: "I see."
After another incense stick, the speed of the carriage slowed down, and the carriage shook suddenly. Li Yuanmin knew that he had arrived at Xuntai Mansion. Seeing the silent young man beside him, he sighed and held back. He couldn't help but pat him on the back to comfort him, just like when he was a child.
"Be good."
Yi Lie lowered his eyes halfway, and didn't answer him, but lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and helped him out of the carriage.
Although the vassal king is the master of one party, the power in his hand has declined, which is no longer comparable to the founding of the dynasty. Since Chengzu, the vassal kings of all places have been deprived of power, and they only have one title.
Especially in the territory of Lingnan, this place has never been a feudal land, and the Xuntai Mansion is highly centralized. It is located in a remote place, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away. It is not an exaggeration to say that this tour is the local emperor.
He looked up at the majestic and majestic Xuntai Mansion, his eyes were deep, and after a while, he smiled and invited He Jian to go with him, and Yan Lie followed behind.
Before the notification was made, the golden lacquered animal-mask tin ring above the mansion gate trembled, the gate opened, and a person rushed inside.
He was dressed in a second-rank indigo official uniform. He was not more than forty years old. He was slightly thin and thin, with a mustache and a yellowish complexion, but his face was flattered and flamboyant.
"Ouch! I didn't know it was the King of Guang'an who came!"
The person here is Yuan Chongsheng, who just took office not long ago.
After seeing the appearance of the person in front of him clearly, a trace of surprise flashed in Yuan Chongsheng's eyes, but he quickly recovered his normal expression and bowed his hands:
"The lower officials have neglected, and I hope King Guang'an will forgive me."
"Yuan Xuntai's words are serious," Li Yuanmin hurriedly supported his elbow and helped him up. "This king was abrupt, and came without saying a word, and I don't know if he disturbed Mr. Xuntai's cleanliness."
"Your Highness's words can make the lower officials panic," Yuan Chongsheng looked ashamed, "It was supposed to be Xiafeng who was going to visit your mansion, but I didn't expect that everything here is so complicated that it has been spinning for many days, and the red candles are burning at both ends. , I really can't get away, I hope His Highness don't blame me."
Li Yuanmin smiled and said, "What a crime."
He looked up and down, and praised: "It's so late, Yuan Xuntai's official uniform has not been removed, he must have rushed to see the king just after he got out of official duties, and he knows the whole leopard from a glimpse, and then he knows the Xuntai How can this king blame the Taiwan University people for their daily hard work, He Shenling, you say yes or no."
He Jian hurriedly came up from the rear, took a peek at Yuan Chongsheng's face carefully, and bowed his head with a smile, "King Guang'an said that Mr. Xuntai works day and night, and is extremely diligent. ashamed."
All three of them laughed, and the scene was joyful and peaceful.
"Come here!" Li Yuanmin pointed to the carriage, "Bring down those ten jars of Xifeng wine."
After the words fell, he seemed to realize something, and there was a little hesitation on his face: "This king has brought wine from the mansion on his own initiative, and he hasn't asked Yuan Xuntai if he is interested in tasting it?"
"This is my honor!" Yuan Chongsheng was overwhelmed by the flattery, "His Royal Highness has treated you so generously, and I am so grateful. Today is the fifteenth day, and the moon is full. Why don't you go to the mansion's trestle and enjoy the moon while tasting wine?" , wouldn’t it be a joy in the world.”
"That's very good, then let Mr. Xun Tai lead the way."
The atmosphere was harmonious. Under the guidance of Yuan Chongsheng, a group of people entered the Xuntai Mansion.
Yi Lie took a deep breath and followed in.
After passing through the vestibule and bypassing the magnificent newly renovated corridor, we arrived at the backyard of Xuntai Mansion. In just a short period of time, the backyard has been greatly improved. The courtyard wall has expanded a lot, and a newly built warehouse The platform stands on the surface of the lake, with Danying carved jue and embroidered door carvings. The moonlight is falling and the mist is floating, which has a bit of the charm of Penglai's paintings.
The three of them talked and laughed as they stepped onto the platform. The guards stopped and stomped, and Yan Lie stood guard at the screen wall, his dark eyes never leaving the moon-white figure in the distance.
Pingting's graceful maidservant heated the wine pot and brought it up. She half-kneeled in front of the table and set the table for the nobles. When the breeze came, Li Yuanmin looked around and praised: "The scenery here is very wonderful, beautiful and elegant. I'm afraid the Lingnan I can't find a second one in the realm."
"Your Highness praises it, this is a clumsy work." Since Yuan Chongsheng came here with Li Yuanmin, he was not afraid that the other party would take advantage of it and blame him for overstepping the rules, so he said helplessly: "Your Highness doesn't know something, even though he is a mere Beijing official He was transferred, but he was not from the capital city. The ancestral home of the lower official was Gusu. Since he became an official, his family members have been wandering around with the lower official. The dog pitied his mother for homesickness, so he ordered the craftsmen to travel day and night. I don't know if there is any generosity to laugh at."
"Your son is extremely filial, I am really moved to hear it." Li Yuanmin was greatly moved.
After drinking for three rounds, the wine jar on the ground was empty for three times. Li Yuanmin's snow-colored cheeks and neck flushed, but his mind was quite clear and he was not drunk. Speaking of other things, it really looks like a banquet specially set up for Yuan Chongsheng's transfer.
Yuan Chongsheng threw his head back, the wine entered his throat, but his heart started to mutter.
He has been immersed in the officialdom for more than ten years, and he is naturally a good at observing words and demeanor, and discerning people's nature. However, the Guang'an King who is not loved by Emperor Mingde in front of him is completely inconsistent with what he knows.
His words and deeds are calm and generous, his advances and retreats are measured, he does not put on false airs, and he does not deliberately make friends. He behaves like an upright gentleman, which really surprised him. Thinking of the child in his memory who looked panic-stricken and acted coweringly, he couldn't help but take a second look at the person in front of him.
Even though he is not that kind of voluptuous person and has seen many beauties, he admits that he has never seen such stunning beauty.
But it's not surprising. The biological mother of this guy is a concubine from the Western Regions who was honored by the Marquis of Zhenbei. It is said that she was born extremely beautiful, and the harem is full of beauty, and no one competes with her. It has a strange fragrance and is deeply favored by Emperor Mingde. If it hadn't been for the birth of this unknown prince who is neither male nor female, it would not be difficult to become a concubine and concubine with the body of a lowly concubine.
It's a pity, fate is destiny.
He knew what the other party was doing when he came to the door. The king of Guang'an has occupied this territory for seven years. When he transferred to this place, he must first set up his majesty and beat him up—an unknown prince who is hated by the emperor. He has not paid attention to him. It's just a set of rhetoric, but tonight's banquet, the other party never mentioned a word, only talking about the customs, as if there was nothing wrong with the officials and prisons.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and he was vigilant for no reason, but he didn't dare to underestimate him like before.
After another round of wine toasting, even Yuan Chongsheng began to feel a little erratic. He was about to send a maid to fill the wine for the other party, but he heard the person on the other side hesitate:
"This king came this time... not just to ask Mr. Xuntai for a drink, but to ask for something."
Yuan Chongsheng's heart relaxed, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. The time has finally come.
"What is your Highness saying? As long as you don't ignore the law and discipline, you should try your best to do anything you can do."
Li Yuanmin smiled in relief, and casually took out a thick booklet from his sleeve and threw it to him.
Yuan Chongsheng was slightly drunk, he opened it and glanced at it for a while, his face changed suddenly, and he sat upright suddenly. For some reason, He Jian staggered and stretched his head over, and his Lord Shangfeng slammed it shut Yes, He Jian's face tightened, and he backed away embarrassingly.
The expressions on Yuan Chongsheng's face turned all over the place, and finally he smiled calmly: "What is the meaning of King Guang'an?"
This is a Zhuangtian account book with detailed records. All the accounts and income of the Lingnan fiefdom can be seen at a glance. It is even more detailed than the one in my house.
Li Yuanmin seemed unable to see the fear on his face, and his face was full of sincerity:
"This is what the king is asking for."
The smile on Yuan Chongsheng's face has been completely put away. After examining him for a long time, he finally said: "I will listen with all my ears."
***
When he came down from the trestle, Li Yuanmin was still not much drunk, and he was still able to say goodbye to the two of them with courtesy. Yuan Chongsheng's face was no longer solemn and vigilant as before, but with a friendly smile on his face, he bid farewell politely, creating a peaceful atmosphere after the banquet.
Yi Lie quickly greeted him, took over Li Yuanmin, and the two walked out of Xuntai mansion one high and one low.
After stepping down, Li Yuanmin suddenly relaxed and leaned against him.
"It's okay," he panted, "Aying will be back tomorrow."
Yi Lie looked at Natuo's red face, his eyes were dark, and he glanced coldly at the plaque on the Xuntai Mansion.
Once he relaxed his vigilance, the suppressed drunkenness became even more apparent. Li Yuanmin pressed his forehead against Yan Lie's chest, frowned and rubbed against him: "Ah Lie, I can't walk anymore... hug me."
This completely trusting appearance calmed down many of the ravages in the heart of Yan Lie. He bent down, hugged her horizontally, and got on the carriage.