When He Mulan entered the palace under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, she inexplicably felt that the atmosphere was not right.
When she was in Montenegro, she had met many important officials around Tuoba Tao. Although she didn't know all of them, they were all familiar faces. But today, when the emperor wanted to entertain all the heroic officials for a night of revelry, most of these familiar faces were not there.
You must know that the seat system in ancient times was extremely strict. The Xianbei people followed the etiquette of the Han people. They almost always sat on the ground with a few cases in front of them. Empty, it's really intriguing.
He Mulan didn't dare to look around, she just entered the table under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, listening to him whispering some things to pay attention to during the banquet, while silently taking notes, she continued to look forward unconsciously.
Many ministers have also noticed that something is wrong, and some of them have started to talk to each other, asking each other if something has happened recently, or if something happened to Rouran.
I heard that in Rouran, many tribe owners who surrendered were dissatisfied with the status they had obtained, and they had already made a scene with His Majesty.
To be able to see so many important officials at the same time, it must be Tuoba Tao who was summoned to inquire about politics. And sitting in this banquet hall are either generals in the army, or the so-called "upstarts"...
All in all, I still can't speak in Chaoli.
He Mulan was secretly wondering when she suddenly felt a darkness around her, and when she looked again, it turned out that Di Ye flew over.
This feast is to reward the meritorious servants of Beizheng Rouran, so the seat is calculated based on the merits of this Beizheng Rouran. Although Di Yefei is now Cui Hao's apprentice, he also has great military merit. , was able to sit beside He Mulan instead of behind Cui Hao.
It can be seen that Tuoba Tao actually valued Di Yefei's credit very much, and was not under He Mulan, who recovered the Gaoche clan and beheaded Datan's head, so the two of them could sit side by side.
"The Guard is Here"
Thinking about it, Di Yefei thought so too, so after sitting down, his eyes were full of smiles, he looked at the former fire chief and pointed behind him and said, "Look, how many people are that kid sitting so far away. , now watching us sulking."
He Mulan looked back after hearing the words, and sure enough, several people were sitting in the distance. Most of them were noble children who joined the army in the shadows and made contributions. He couldn't talk to these people. He was very bored. Di Yefei and He Mulan were both sitting in the front, their faces bulging.
"He's still so childish, so good..." Di Yefei looked at several people, and said in a daze: "There are fathers and brothers at home, and it really is different."
There was a lot of noise in the banquet hall, Di Yefei's voice was low, He Mulan didn't hear what he was saying, but seeing his expression was a little stunned, he couldn't help but pay more attention to him.
This attention was incredible, and it made He Mulan see that something was wrong.
The emperor entertained the heroes, and everyone came wearing bright clothes, even if not new clothes, at least they were made of good materials. Di Yefei's outer jacket is also good clothes, but the inner clothes are old clothes with a little neckline. Worn out, I think it's been worn for a long time.
He Mulan knew that Di Yefei had won a lot of gold and silver, which was obtained when he brought Gaoche men to attack Mobei Gaoche. He is now an apprentice beside Cui Hao, and he has already bought a lot of new clothes. It is reasonable to say that on such an occasion, even the casual self has changed his clothes, how could he wear an old clothes inside
He Mulan hesitated for a while, then pointed to his neckline: "You here...?"
When Di Yefei heard He Mulan's words, he looked down, and then touched his neckline: "Hey, can you see that too? Ah, I actually have new clothes, but maybe it was dry in autumn and I wore new clothes. My whole body is itchy, so as not to lose my temper, I took out the old clothes and changed them first."
If you sit down and start scratching, it's more rude than wearing old clothes, right
"It's been a lot of work these days..." He Mulan nodded in agreement. "Why are you wearing Han Chinese clothes recently? Are you dazzled by Cui Taichang?"
People in the same fire have always joked that Di Yefei is very feminine in wearing Han clothes, so Di Yefei never wears Han clothes, only Hu clothes or shorts when riding and shooting, but today he came, but wearing a loose robe Clothes with large sleeves, only the middle clothes inside are old clothes.
"I also made a few sets at that time, but I haven't worn them on occasions. I'll wear them today." Di Yefei's green eyes turned away uncomfortably.
"Ah, I just saw that after you followed Tai Chang Cui, your whole person is not the same." He Mulan looked at Di Yefei carefully.
"You've lost a lot of weight. It's better to take care of your body. Don't force yourself too tight."
Di Yefei came all the way, but felt that he was not walking fast enough. Although he made great achievements, he found that he was still far away from the sky he imagined, and his fire power has reached the peak step by step. Huo also has their own goals. He is the only one who doesn't know what he can do and where the future lies. Cui Hao is not a good master. He can say less than ten sentences all day long.
It's really far from what he imagined in his heart to be honest, kind, and patient.
At this time, his tense nerves seemed to suddenly break for a moment, and he said straightly: "Huochang, sometimes I really feel that I can't stand it..."
He kept his spirits strong, "But I can't rely on your protection all the time. I have to make a difference. Don't worry, I have found a way myself, and I won't force myself out of the disease."
Thanks to that gentleman, although the cold food is a little more expensive, it does make people feel a lot more energetic, and the body is getting lighter and lighter, without the chaos and fatigue after staying up late.
Things in this world that can be solved with gold are not difficult. He still has a lot of gold and silver on his body, and he can still use it for the last year and a half.
When he has learned all the words, he can read books by himself. If you ask Cui Taichang about something you don't understand, you won't appear so ignorant.
"Have you found a way yourself?"
He Mulan looked at Di Yefei curiously: "You can find a way. If there is anything I can help, feel free to come to me. I'll stay in the Li Hotel for the time being."
Di Yefei smiled slightly, like spring flowers blooming.
"it is good."
Di Yefei smiled, and suddenly many people looked at him, because he looked too much like a woman, and his face was gorgeous, many old officials still remembered Cui Hao's beauty back then, but unfortunately Cui Hao started to grow up when he was near. Xu, now he can only be said to be "feminine", and he can no longer be associated with women.
Di Yefei is not the case. He has the appearance of a tall car and a western region. He has a high forehead, deep eyes and fair skin. At this time, he is wearing a Han robe and large sleeves. It can be said that he combines the customs of all ethnic groups. Gentle, many men can't take their eyes off.
Di Yefei naturally noticed the gazes of the ministers in the banquet hall. His status is low, and now Tuoba Tao has not yet opened a great dynasty to discuss meritorious deeds, any official here has a higher status than him as a centurion, he did not dare to cause trouble for himself, so he hid behind the fire chief. , blocking the eyes of others.
He Mulan was accustomed to doing this kind of thing, and immediately glanced at everyone, his cold and stern eyes shocked many people, and immediately turned away those lewd eyes.
It's just that Di Yefei is no longer as relaxed as it was at the beginning.
He Mulan sighed in her heart, silently staring at the arrival of Tuoba Tao and other important officials, but she felt a few eyes staring at her, and they were all coming from the front, she couldn't help but raised her head.
One of the glances was from Kumoti. He seemed to have just discovered that He Mulan was also here, so he took a few more glances. This is He Mulan's former general, which means that she has always carried the label of "Tuobati" on her body. He Mulan did not dare to neglect him, and handed over to him.
Kumoti also smiled and raised his glass to signal that he received her respect.
Another look came from an unknown middle-aged man. This man is about forty years old, with a square face, and his appearance looks quite serious. Next to the middle-aged man was a young man who looked just like him, about twenty years old, and he looked like a father and son.
When the two saw He Mulan looking over, they immediately nodded to her generously, and the unsmiling middle-aged man smiled at her, clearly showing goodwill towards her.
"That's weird, do I know them?"
He Mulan returned the greeting and looked back, thinking inexplicably.
"There are too many people who have shown goodwill recently."
Just when the second monk was confused, people suddenly filed in from the side doors of the banquet hall. It was the important ministers who were wearing official uniforms and disappeared for a while.
Seeing them coming back, a well-connected minister immediately stepped forward to inquire about the news, but before he could say a few words, Zhong Le, who indicated that Tuoba Tao had entered the hall, rang in unison.
For a time, the people who had been chatting and chatting with each other immediately returned to their seats, and respectfully bowed to Tuoba Tao. It's the start of the banquet.
Since ancient times, only a few people can have enough to eat at a banquet like this, and very few can really eat it, unless it is lack of heart. So did He Mulan.
Not to mention that the dishes served are cold dishes, and the wine is cold wine, no matter how delicious it is, it will lose its taste. Even the maids and palace people who came up to serve are enough to dazzle people, wishing they had to dangle in front of them.
Tuoba Tao also seemed to have something on his mind. During the impassioned celebration feast, he was distracted several times, and he had to rely on Gu Bi and other ministers to cough and remind him. After Tuoba Tao finally returned to normal, the ceremonial officials dared to sing the salute loudly and asked the officials and heroes to make a toast to Tuoba Tao.
He Mulan's drinking capacity is good, and a small glass of wine will naturally not be difficult for her. People from the north can drink, but at this time, the degree of alcohol is not high, so everyone who is toasting will ditch it.
But He Mulan noticed that Di Yefei hesitated for a long time with the wine glass, and until everyone was toasting, he showed the expression "forget it", and followed everyone to finish the wine.
Various toasts and toasts were tossed aside, and Tuoba Tao toasted the heroes in various names. During the back and forth, He Mulan and Di Yefei both drank seven or eight glasses.
Tuoba Tao seems to be really important, a good celebration feast, probably less than an hour after the celebration, Tuoba Tao left, and only left behind the meritorious servants "The day after tomorrow's great dynasty, everyone will enjoy it first. You don’t have to rush to leave the palace for the food and drink.” Yunyun made many heroes who hoped to know the exact reward at the banquet greatly disappointed.
Gu Bi, Cui Hao and others were also summoned by Tuoba Tao, and then Kumoti was also called away, leaving a group of heroes who left the table to chat or make friends with each other, just like a salon opened by later generations of powerful people.
Everyone wanted to know what Tuoba Tao was busy with, and what the ministers were discussing before they came, so the whole scene became very strange.
He Mulan was the most tired of such scenes, and since many people didn't know each other, he wanted to talk to Di Yefei next to him, and waited until the banquet was over to leave the palace with the ministers.
Unexpectedly, Di Yefei, who had been fine just now, suddenly began to sweat on his face, and his ruddy face turned pale. He Mulan was startled, and quickly moved over to touch his forehead, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you?"
Di Yefei remembered what Mr. Menke told him, "You can't use cold wine, otherwise it will be harmful", and he was really uneasy. Now that he was at the banquet, he didn't want to make a fool of himself, and he didn't want He Mulan to worry, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Before I went out, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to eat well at night, so I just ate some cold food, I think I have a stomachache now. Twisted, but I don’t know…”
At a banquet like this, many people will eat some snacks at home. It is normal for Di Yefei to do this. He Mulan really looks like someone who is about to have diarrhea, and immediately teased him in a funny way: "Even if he does. It is in His Majesty's palace, and the living will not be suffocated to death.
She remembered that there was a minister who was anxious just now, and she called the palace servant next to her and was invited away, so she got up and called the palace servant closest to them, pointed to Di Yefei and said, "My friend is anxious, please bring me with you. He goes to a place where he can…”
The man in the palace looked at Di Yefei and hurriedly agreed. The banquet hall is open to courtiers. Naturally, there are places to "change clothes", and there are quite a few. The man in the palace pointed to the road ahead and asked Di Yefei to ask. Go with him.
If He Mulan was a man, seeing that Di Yefei was about to suffer from diarrhea, he would probably follow him to help so that he would not collapse. But she knew that Di Yefei was a person who wanted face, and she was a woman, so she hesitated for a while, and then she was ready to go with him.
Who knew that Di Yefei would also come after seeing her, so he quickly waved his hand: "I am convenient, why are you coming with me, Chief Fire? Don't come, don't come!"
The man in the palace also covered his mouth and smiled, obviously he had never seen a friend who had such a good relationship, so good that he helped go to the toilet together.
He Mulan was in embarrassment, but saw the father and son who had shown kindness to her before coming towards her with wine glasses and saluting her slightly. Follow the palace man away.
This is really...
Okay ah
He Mulan glanced at Di Yefei worriedly, and then turned her gaze, the father and son were already in front of her.
"The two are..."
The father and son laughed lightly, and the son opened his mouth to report his family: "You don't know me, but we know you, Hua Mulan."
He raised his head slightly reservedly: "Our surname is He Lai. This is He Laixiong, the head of the He Lai family. I am the eldest son, Ren. You should have heard our surname at home."
He Mulan opened her eyes slightly.
Also, I have heard...
But it wasn't at home, but later a little kid kept calling him He Guang.
He Lai, Madam He's maiden family, Tuoba Huang's mother family, and...
The former owner of the flower family.