Ji Heng came very late.
Even so, Emperor Hong Xiao was not at all unhappy, as if he was accustomed to it. Not only that, no one, including Cheng Wang, dared to put his beak.
Jiang Li saw in his eyes, although many people were afraid of Su Guo Gong, it was because of Su Guo Gong's sinister, temperamental temperament. But Jiang Li thought that in the court, Duke Su dared to do whatever he wanted, and he must rely on other things. There are so many people who have no symptoms. Anyone who provokes a higher status can naturally teach the other party and make those who have no symptoms suffer severely.
But it seems that the person who taught Su Guo Gong hasn't appeared yet, even if it is the arrogant and domineering people of Taifei Liu's group, there is probably no disrespect to Su Guo Gong. Even Princess Yongning didn't say much when she met with Lord Su.
People in this world fear those with higher status, and those with higher status fear those with higher status. Even though Emperor Hong Xiao is the emperor, his life may not be easier than that of Su Guo Gong.
Jiang Li thought, it's satisfying to be a man of Su Guo Gong. At least no one dares to deceive, no one dares to humiliate.
Thinking of this, I felt that my thoughts were really funny, so he shook his head to dispel these inexplicable thoughts.
After meeting with Emperor Hong Xiao, Ji Heng looked for a seat and sat down. The position of the palace banquet, where he was sitting was very close to that of Cheng Wang, almost on the same level.
Jiang Li noticed that a large part of the many young girls on the field would look at Cheng Wang or Shen Yurong, and turned to Ji Heng.
After all, when it comes to looks, all the men in this hall are no better than Ji Heng. Such handsome eyebrows as Shen Yurong and Ye Shijie seemed to be covered with dust in front of Ji Heng.
Such a person should be born with the stars Gongyue, and compare all of them.
But today's Jiang Li is not at all happy with the appearance of the skin. At the beginning, Xue Fangfei was still the number one beauty in Yanjing, and in the end he was no match for the glory and wealth. Visible light is not good for beauty.
"Duke Su is very important to your Majesty." Willow Xu whispered to Jiang Li.
"Your Majesty has no cronies," Jiang Li smiled and said, "We can only rely on Su Guo Duke." Now that Emperor Hong Xiao's throne is unstable, the King Cheng is eyeing his eyes, and the former King Cheng has to converge a little bit. With support, the Chengwang faction became more and more stable. On the other side, Jiang Li's father, Jiang Yuanbai, was the head of civil servants, and the power in the DPRK was vast. Perhaps the Jiang family has no intention of conspiracy, but for a weak emperor, the strength of the Jiang family is a threat.
On one side is the Yuanfu faction, on the other is the Chengwang faction, plus Emperor Hong Xiao himself, now Beiyan is like a tripod. Jiang Yuanbai has a large power. If Jiang Yuanbai is not there, many things in the court will not work. On the one hand, Emperor Hong Xiao must rely on Jiang Yuanbai to maintain the stability of the court, and on the other hand, he must beware of Cheng Wang to put cold arrows behind him. Among the three forces, Emperor Hong Xiao became the weakest faction. Jiang Li felt hard for Emperor Hong Xiao.
The ministers of the Central Government were mostly divided into two factions. One faction supported Jiang Yuanbai, this was the conservative faction, and the other supported the king. This was the faction with wolf ambitions, and there were very few people available to Emperor Hong Xiao. Even though he took the throne for seven years, Emperor Hong Xiao also established some of his own cronies, but seven years is far from enough to grow up a courtier who can fight against the other two factions. Under such circumstances, Su Guo Gong Ji Heng is an excellent one. choose.
First, Ji Heng’s father, General Jin Wu, General Ji Minghan’s old forces, had soldiers and horses, and his power was not weak. Second, Ji Heng’s grandfather, the old general, grew up on horseback since he was a child, and he firmly believed in loyalty to the emperor and serving the country. Doubt. Emperor Hong Xiao used to rest assured. Three come, Ji Heng is moody and cruel, but this kind of person is more difficult to be bought by others. In addition, his usual whereabouts are mysterious, and he does not have a good relationship with the Jiang family or the Chengwang faction. He is clean and innocent. .
In this way, it is natural for Emperor Hong Xiao to value Ji Heng and regard Ji Heng as his confidant.
However, would Ji Heng really be willing to be Hong Xiaodi's confidant? Jiang Li couldn't help but glanced at the young man in red. She always felt that Ji Heng was not the moody temperament that others said. The reason why it is elusive is not because he has no trace to find, but because he hides too deeply.
Jiang Li felt a little strange again, but couldn't tell what was strange. In short, in the relationship between Emperor Hong Xiao, Cheng Wang, and Ji Heng, Jiang Li noticed a slight difference, not simply what he saw on the surface.
She hadn't figured it out yet, the catkins had already gently pulled Jiang Li's clothes corner, and said: "The palace banquet is about to begin."
The palace banquet is about to begin, and everyone has to sit down.
Jiang Li had to sit with the Jiang family members, and separated from the catkins. When seated, Jiang Li sat between Jiang Youyao and Jiang Yu'e. The smile that Jiang Youyao squeezed out of her was malicious, and Jiang Li couldn't bear to look at it.
Don't laugh if you don't want to laugh. Why do you wrong yourself in full view
Emperor Hong Xiao hadn't taken a seat yet, the queen was standing beside him, Li Bi was a little bit behind, she was also standing beside Emperor Hong Xiao after all. Jiang Li's eyes flashed, and Emperor Hong Xiao's love for Libi was more than she thought.
Emperor Hong Xiao said: "I heard that this year's official school red list has been released. The top of the Imperial College and Mingyitang list are in this hall. Which one is each? Come out and let the lone see what kind of good sonlang and good girl are."
Jiang Li and Ye Shijie stood up at the same time.
Jiang Youyao's hand under the table twisted her veil secretly. Jiang Yu'e watched Jiang Li stand up, almost unable to conceal the jealousy in her heart.
Ye Shijie got up and walked into the hall, and Jiang Li followed.
It was about the first time that Ye Shijie tried his best to maintain his composure, but he still couldn't help leaking a trace of tension, and his pace was slightly stiff. But no one will talk about his nervousness here, and the person who can get the top spot in the examination of the Guozijian school is worthy of admiration anyway.
What was unexpected was Jiang Li. With Ye Shijie's foil, she was even more calm and quiet, as if she was facing an ordinary family member instead of the Ninth Five-year-old.
Emperor Hong Xiao's eyes showed some interest.
After getting on the light car, Kong Liu also came today. He sat next to Ji Heng, wearing a familiar armor, and whispered to Ji Heng: "The little girl doesn't show timidity, she's very proud."
Ji Heng glanced at him and smiled lightly: "Nonsense."
Jiang Li and Ye Shijie paid a salute, and Emperor Hong Xiao made them both stand up. First, he looked at Ye Shijie and asked: "Are you Ye Shijie?"
"His Majesty, it is the Caomin." Ye Shijie said respectfully.
"I heard that you were born in a merchant, and you have such knowledge. It is very good to be the leader in the examination of the Guozi Supervisory School." Hong Xiaodi laughed and said: "Gu values your advancement very much, and you must be well rewarded. The Ministry of Households has recently had it. If you are a vacant job, I will let you be a member of the household department, and you can take office after the palace banquet!"
Ye Shijie was surprised and delighted when he heard the words, and hurriedly thanked him: "The minister accepts the order, thank you Majesty Longen!"
Jiang Li was also very surprised. He never expected that Emperor Hong Xiao would directly appoint Ye Shijie as a foreigner of the household. You must know that this position looked inconspicuous, but many people in Yanjing City wanted to go in. Once this was the official of the capital, many young people who came out of the Imperial College had to be released in the first year, but Ye Shijie was able to stay in the city of Yanjing. Secondly, this official position is from the fifth rank. You must know that Jiang Yuanxing, who is from the third house of the Jiang family, has spent many years in the official career with the Jiang family's reputation, before he will be a seventh-ranked school book.
Ye Shijie walked ahead of many people as soon as he entered the official career!
Li Lian's hand holding the cup trembled slightly. He had long valued Ye Shijie's career. He wanted to win and everything went smoothly, but he didn't know why in the middle, and Ye Shijie suddenly alienated him. Now Ye Shijie really did as he expected, and he had such great achievements as an official, but the relationship between himself and Ye Shijie was far less than what he had originally thought, which is difficult to do.
Jiang Yuanxing's mouth was bitter in the male guest's seat. A young man who has just entered an official position is higher than his official position. After returning to the mansion, the Yang family must have a big fight with him again.
However, Jiang Yuanping and Jiang Yuanbo looked at each other, and both knew what they meant. Speaking of it, Ye Shijie is also considered Dafang's relatives. Those who hold a certain position in their official positions always like to be nepotism. If Ye Shijie is a manufacturable, promote him more, maybe he will be rewarded in the future.
Ji Shuran frowned slightly, and it was something she hadn't expected that Ye Shijie could become a member of the household in one fell swoop. Naturally, she couldn't let the Ye family be good. It would be best if the Ye family stayed down so that Ye Zhenzhen would not be remembered. She was the only wife of the first assistant. However, thinking of what was about to happen tonight, Ji Shuran's eyebrows stretched out again, no matter what Ye Shijie or Jiang Li did, as soon as tonight is over, Ye Shijie is not lucky enough to enjoy it. Two notorious people may not be able to survive this summer, so why bother to be uncomfortable right now
After Ye Shijie thanked him, Emperor Hong Xiao smiled and looked at Jiang Li again: "I have known for a long time that there is a concubine in the Taifu's house. I have never seen him before. Are you the second girl Jiang?"
Jiang Li raised his head and smiled and said: "The minister has seen your majesty."
Compared with Ye Shijie's cramps, she was more open, calmer, and calmer.
Not even a bit of excitement to meet Tianyan.
Jiang Yuanbai, who was still a little nervous about Jiang Li's mistake, was relieved when he saw this scene.
Jiang Yuanping said, "Big Brother, Li Yatou's temperament is surprisingly stable."
Jiang Yuanbo was also a little startled.
Emperor Hong Xiao looked at the little girl in front of her. There was no fear of Heaven in her eyes, but she would not feel offended and disrespectful. But it was very peaceful. Jiang Li's eyes were very pure and clear, more like the look of a child. Hong Xiaodi was not angry. He noticed the prayer beads between her wrists and remembered Jiang Li who had lived in the temple for eight years. In the event, just ask: "Do you read Buddhist scriptures on weekdays? Which ones do you read?"
"Evasion, when the courtier is fine, she likes to copy the Buddhist scriptures, and she usually reads "Prajna Sutra", "Hua Yan", "Golden Light" and "Miao Dharma Lotus" on weekdays." She whispered.
Emperor Hong Xiao smiled and said, "It's no wonder that you have a calm temperament, but your temper is congenial with the Queen Mother."
Today's queen mother loves to worship Buddha, Hong Xiaodi's words can be regarded as highly praised Jiang Li.
Jiang Li smiled and was also looking at Emperor Hong Xiao. Emperor Hong Xiao is now only twenty to seven, but he seems to be a bit older than his peers, and he looks particularly stable. Probably because as an emperor, there are many things to worry about. Besides, Beiyan is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface. In a peaceful and prosperous age, Jiang Li can understand some Hong Xiaodi.
Emperor Hong Xiao was also very surprised. He had heard many rumors about Jiang Li early on, including killing his mother and killing his brother. Emperor Xiao didn't have much disgust. Now Jiang Li has become the top of the Mingyitang school exam. In addition, he has seen Jiang Li's gentleness and purity. Unlike people who are rumored to do evil, Jiang Li has a certain appreciation for Jiang Li.
Emperor Hong Xiao said: "Jiang Aiqing, you have a good daughter. You can be a jewel in your palm. It is not only the top of Mingyitang's ranking, but also a reward." He waved at will, and a man who looked like an eunuch came to him, holding the cloth, and reading. A long list of names.
It was nothing more than jewelry treasures. Jiang Li had a headache. After all, Emperor Hong Xiao couldn't give her an official position. Jiang Li didn't have a passion for gems and jewellery, and she was very calm when she heard it, but after listening to Jiang Yu'e at the banquet, the acid water of jealousy began to blow out.
Kong Liudao: "I see, Miss Jiang Er is not moved at all, she is definitely a good woman who is not inhumane and not moved by the prosperity and wealth."
The corner of Ji Heng's lips twitched, with a slight smile: "She has more than that in her heart, of course she is not moved." He gave another eye hole, "Not everyone is as short-sighted as you."
"My eyesight is short-sighted?" Kong Liu said: "I can damn Yang with a hundred steps!"
Ji Heng didn't bother to pay attention to him.
After Jiang Li thanked him for his kindness, he returned to his seat with the envy of everyone on the court. Ji Shuran smiled and praised her and said: "Li'er really gives our house a face."
"Second sister is much better than me." Jiang Youyao also complimented.
That's all for Ji Shuran, Jiang Li knows that Ji Shuran is used to doing this kind of behavior. It's just that even Jiang Youyao has to resist being displeased to make face, which makes Jiang Li a little surprised.
Jiang Youyao should be like Jiang Yu'e, not saying a word, hating herself in her heart.
She looked at Jiang Youyao carefully again, and found that there was some expectation and excitement hidden in Jiang Youyao's eyes, and she couldn't help but wake up.
No matter what, the palace banquet still has to begin.
The dishes are plentiful, but the ginger pear has no intention of tasting it. Jiang Yu'e explained all kinds of dishes to Jiang Li in a bragging manner, seeming to prove that he was much more in the world than Jiang Li had seen. Or deliberately not reminding some dishes how to eat, waiting to see Jiangli make a fool of. Unexpectedly, Jiang Li would either live unharmed, or not pick up the dish at all, which frustrated Jiang Yu'e's plan.
After arriving, Jiang Yu'e didn't care much about Jiang Li anymore. Just show your best side, intentionally or unintentionally turning sideways to the male family seat, about "attracting attention."
Jiang Li only finds Jiang Yu'e's behavior ridiculous, and I don't know what Yang thinks, but if everyone in Sanfang has the virtue of Jiang Yu'e, Jiang Li can understand why Jiang Yuanxing is only a school book for so many years.
Becoming a joke without knowing it is naturally stupid.
Zhou Yanbang looked in the direction of Jiang Li from time to time in the men's seat.
Because Jiang Li and Jiang Youyao were sitting at the same place, others saw that they only thought Zhou Yanbang was looking at his fiancé Jiang Youyao, and the people around him teased him. Zhou Yanbang smiled and agreed, but his mind was not here at all.
The dissolution of the marriage contract with Jiang Youyao and re-establishing Jiang Li as his wife has now become Zhou Yanbang's obsession. It's a pity that Mrs. Ning Yuanhou disagreed with this matter, and Ning Yuanhou was even more furious when she heard it. Zhou Yanbang also knew that his thoughts were absurd. After all, the Jiang family was not a small household, how could he destroy his relatives over and over again
But Jiangli is indeed different.
Every time Zhou Yanbang sees Jiang Li, he appreciates the beauty of Jiang Li even more. She and the ladies of Yanjing City looked different. The more she alienated herself, the more unwilling Zhou Yanbang was. Zhou Yanbang knew that since the verification, Miss Jiang Er's reputation has improved, and many aristocratic children's families will begin to turn their attention to Jiang Li. And when Emperor Hong Xiao gave the gift recently, Zhou Yanbang could also clearly feel that many of the young princes around him also looked at Jiang Li intently.
Talented, gentle temperament, pure and beautiful, the first daughter of a good family, and the favor of today's majesty, this is also one of the best girls in the circle of noble women in Yanjing City.
Zhou Yanbang felt uneasy in his heart, for fear that he would drive Jiang Li by mistake. But his own marriage with Jiang Youyao has already been scheduled for the end of next winter. If there is no accident, he can only pass by Jiang Li.
Zhou Yanbang was very unwilling.
When he looked at Jiang Li frequently, he naturally didn't realize that his actions had already fallen into the eyes of another person, but this person was Shen Ruyun.
Shen Ruyun saw that his sweetheart could finally meet him, and he was naturally happy in his heart. But the joy was quickly dissipated. Although he was in the same place with Zhou Yanbang, Zhou Yanbang's gaze never looked at her, but in Jiang Youyao's direction.
Shen Ruyun was very sad. She admired Zhou Yanbang in her heart, but she used to be unworthy of her identity. Now she is the sister of the champion man, and her brother is also a court official. She can stand with Zhou Yanbang, but Zhou Yanbang has another marriage contract. .
If it was just a marriage contract, Shen Ruyun could clearly see that Zhou Yanbang's eyes on Jiang Youyao were full of love, which means that Jiang Youyao is also in Zhou Yanbang's heart.
Shen Ruyun's heart fell to the bottom in an instant. In addition to his sadness, unwillingness and jealousy emerged. He only wished that Jiang Youyao and Zhou Yanbang's marriage had a setback, and it was really good that this marriage could not be achieved.
Jiang Li was eating the dishes and felt the same as chewing wax. Just because she saw Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning, she couldn't eat with nausea. However, the palace feast was going to continue, and she had to suppress the discomfort and reluctantly continued.
This palace banquet lasted for a long time. The bureaucrats were arrogant, pushing their cups and talking about officialdom, while the wives were gossiping and exchanging irrelevant and interesting things in each other's house. The ladies and sons, separated by a long curtain of male and female relatives, secretly look at each other occasionally, and if they accidentally meet their eyes, they quickly stagger their eyes, as if nothing happened, but secretly remembered. The opponent's appearance and actions, I plan to find out after returning home.
But each has its own shape, a unique appearance of sentient beings.
Between King Cheng and Emperor Hong Xiao, there are brothers and friends, and the undercurrents are surging, but they are not known. The queen mother was as quiet as ever. Concubine Liu and the queen were talking, and Li Yan sat gently on the side, pouring wine for the emperor from time to time—this kind of things she shouldn't have done, she also did very naturally and kindly.
In the fine jade white porcelain bottle on the table, there is apricot blossom wine. Because the female family members are not good at wine, the wine prepared in the palace night banquet is also sweet and fruity, not intoxicating. There was only a cup of tea in front of Jiang Li, but the wine glass was not touched at all. Ever since Shen's mother's birthday, Jiang Li always thinks about it, and feels that if he hadn't drunk the glass of wine before, it would be a different scene now.
After drinking, she never touched a drop of wine. The more a big occasion like a palace banquet, the less she would make any mistakes.
Jiang Yu'e didn't know this, and seemed to like the sweet taste of fruit stuffing very much. His brows and eyes were slightly frowned when he drank straight, and his face was blushing, showing a bit of coquettishness that he doesn't usually have.
At this moment, Ji Shuran asked with a smile: "Why doesn't Lier taste this apricot blossom wine?"
Jiang Li looked up and saw that Ji Shuran naturally picked up the wine cup in front of Jiang Li, filled her up, put it in front of Jiang Li with a smile, and said: "The apricot wine in the palace is different from the one made in our house. The taste is sweeter and not intoxicating. At your daughter’s house, it’s good to drink more."
Jiang Li glanced at Ji Shuran, Ji Shuran smiled gently, but for some reason, Jiang Li suddenly felt a sense of discomfort, as if there was a voice in her heart reminding her not to drink this glass of wine.
Jiang Li believed her instinct, and said: "Thank you mother, but I can't beat alcohol."
"Where is wine, it's actually sweet sugar water." Ji Shuran smiled: "I see Lier, you don't eat much tonight. You tend to get tired in summer. Drink some apricot wine to relieve the heat."
Jiang Li had a sudden shock in his heart, and accidentally caught a glimpse of Shen Ruyun and Shen Mu talking not far away from him. I was shocked, and for an instant, some pictures flashed across my mind, Jiang Li suddenly knew where she had seen Ji Shuran's eyes, why Ji Shuran's eyes made her feel so familiar.
Ji Shuran's expression, that kind of trying to suppress the expectation and pretending to be nothing, like the eyes of a poisonous snake dormant, is not the same as the eyes of Shen's mother at the mother's birthday banquet, and the smile when Xiao Deyin persuaded him to drink!
In an instant, Jiang Li almost changed her face.
Although the suspicion is inexplicable, Jiang Li can almost conclude that Ji Shuran's mother and daughter's ideas are just like those of those at the Shen's mother's birthday banquet that they want her to be ruined!
From a young official's daughter to a daughter of the first assistant, and reborn as a human being, she unexpectedly encountered the same scene again.
Jiang Li couldn't tell whether it was more anger or more ridiculous in her heart, but in the end, she just wanted to sneer.
She suffered a miserable life because of this incident in her previous life, but now she has changed a group of people, but she wants to repeat the same tricks. In this case, she is not as good as these people want!
Jiang Li looked at Jiang Youyao and said with a smile: "The third sister didn't drink this wine either."
"Youyao can't get things made from apricot blossoms," Ji Shuran said: "If you do, you will have a red rash all over your body. Don't look at her at all, I'm afraid it will be very greedy."
Jiang Youyao curled her lips and said nothing.
However, Jiang Li knew that Ji Shuran was foolproof. She was afraid that something might happen in the middle of the journey and caused Jiang Youyao to accidentally drink alcohol. Even this reason could be made up.
But, did Ji Shuran think that as long as Jiang Youyao doesn't drink, everything will be fine, and she will follow her wishes
Then she was so wrong.
Jiang Li smiled slightly and said indifferently: "Really? It's the first time I heard that the third sister can't stick apricot blossoms. So, thank you mother." She took the wine glass and took a sip with her sleeve covering her face before putting it away. Come down.
Most of the cup left.
Ji Shuran saw it, but didn't persuade Jiang Li to drink the remaining half cup, and mixed vegetables with Jiang Li, serving a gentle and loving mother, and he couldn't pick anything wrong.
Jiang Li felt cold, raised his eyes and looked at the men's seat, and saw that Ye Shijie was also being persuaded to drink. After all, Ye Shijie was appointed as the official of the capital today. Many people came to toast him, and Ye Shijie had to drink as much as possible. This was understandable, but Jiang Li saw that the eunuch who served the wine was too diligent.
There are so many young sons and brothers. The eunuch is guarding Ye Shijie. It is clear that Li Lian and Li Jing are also nearby, Zhou Yanbang is also nearby, and Shen Yurong is also nearby. Just stared at Ye Shijie.
In fact, at the palace banquet for so many years, the banquets have been mixed up and the wine is hot, no one goes back to pay attention to the behavior of a little eunuch. But Jiang Li just noticed. She followed Xue Huaiyuan when she was a child. When Xue Huaiyuan handled official duties, she occasionally taught her something. The more complicated the situation, the more attention to details.
This trivial detail was finally seen by Jiang Li at this time, and it finally made her suddenly enlightened.
It turns out that the "adulter" Ji Shuran's mother and daughter arranged for them was Ye Shijie.
It seems to be suitable for emotion and reason. Ye Shijie and herself are cousins, and they have a relationship. When she rescued Ye Shijie in the street, it can also become a symbol of selfish affection. Of course, it is not a big deal for young men and women to favor each other. But at the palace banquet, it is a big mistake to make a scandal and be broken by someone.
As a woman, her reputation must be ruined, and all the efforts made by Mingyitang will be in vain. However, Ye Shijie had just been appointed as the official of the capital and made such an act. The furious Emperor Hong Xiao could not decide how he would be punished. At least Ye Shijie's official career stopped here.
The Ye Family's grievance with her was deeper. Becoming a relative is also a resentment, and not getting married is also a resentment. In short, she and Ye Shijie will be ruined in this life.
What a comprehensive plan!
Jiang Li's eyes lightened sharply, but immediately lowered her head, and when she raised her head again, her smile was still as pure as before.
Jiang Youyao was turning her head, and suddenly saw the wine cup in front of Jiang Li. He didn't know when it was empty. She was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously said, "When did you drink it all?"
"Well," Jiang Li replied, "It's sweet and delicious, so I drank it all. However, you can't be greedy, one cup is enough." She smiled.
Ji Shuran's heart was relieved.
Jiang Yu'e at the other end will put the wine cup below.
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