Fire trees and silver flowers are blooming in the night sky, and it is another year when the capital is decorated with lights.
The New Year's Eve banquet in the palace had already been prepared, and when it was getting late, Yu Fu and Gu Shubai were the last to appear in the golden palace.
All the ministers stood up and saluted, and seeing the two of them walking side by side in splendid attire, they couldn't help showing kind smiles.
It's good that they can come, it should be later, don't be like the last Mid-Autumn Palace banquet, and the two of them didn't show up until the banquet was over.
Yu Fu and Gu Shubai sat down together at the top. The Ministry of Rites gave two plans for this, saying that they could set up two positions, one in the middle and one in the front, and one in the back.
If she has any dissatisfaction with Gu Shubai, she can directly set his seat among the courtiers.
Yu Fu didn't choose the last two, so he ordered someone to set up a big table at the top, and the two of them sat side by side without distinction, appearing more intimate.
All the ministers did not object to this, the same was the case with the first emperor and the first empress when he was in power, the husband and wife love each other to a certain extent, why should they care too much about the etiquette of the emperor and his ministers
Among the seats, even Gu Huaijiang participated in the palace banquet tonight, sitting with Gu Hanmo.
Everyone in the Gu residence was invited into the palace by Yu Fu tonight. Originally, she planned to reunite with Gu Shubai's family in the Gu residence after the palace banquet was over, but Gu Huaijiang didn't want her to leave early to cause courtiers to discuss, so he decided to bring the whole family in. Palace New Year.
"Today is New Year's Eve. All my lovers have worked hard for a year. I would like to offer you a glass of water and wine."
Yu Fu raised the bottle with a smile, and all the officials in the seat also raised the bottles, everyone was happy when the wine entered their throats and intestines, Yu helped the chopsticks, and all the ministers moved their chopsticks accordingly.
Then came the song and dance performance, taking advantage of the sound of the music, Gu Shubai leaned into Yufu's ear, "I can only have one drink, if you have too much, you will be unconscious again."
Yu Fu's face turned red, thinking of the things he had lost morality after drinking, he hurriedly said: "I know, it will be better to replace wine with tea when the banquet is over."
Yufu is good at everything, but his alcohol capacity is poor, and his wine quality is not flattering.
Gu Shubai wanted to keep an eye on her all the time, so as not to miss her, she went to "become immoral after drinking" to others.
Tian Yunpo got up from his seat and said: "On New Year's Eve, I would like to offer a cup to Your Majesty, and may Your Majesty... be my Bei Li Mian's heir as soon as possible."
Yu Fu had already picked up his wine glass and was ready to answer with a smile, when suddenly he heard Tian Yunpo's words, he almost dropped the wine glass on the ground.
So early... have you considered the emperor's heir
But when all the ministers heard this, they hurriedly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty, General Gu, while the current situation is stable, the most important thing is to continue the emperor's succession."
In case there is another war one day and Gu Shubai wants to leave the capital again, who will be responsible for extending the heir to the emperor
Gu Shubai was slightly embarrassed, covered his mouth with his hands and coughed lightly, looked at Tian Yunpo vaguely, thinking that this person was still so narrow-minded.
They obviously shook hands and made peace, Tian Yunpo still took the opportunity to tease the two of them.
This situation is always not good enough for Yu Fu to speak up, Gu Shubai said, "Don't worry about this matter, don't worry. Your Majesty is still young, giving birth too early may be bad for your health."
That's all he could say, but he wasn't in a hurry.
Yu Fu put medicine on him, now he is the one who can't give birth, so what's the use of being anxious
Yu Fu coughed softly, "Yes, there is no need to worry about the emperor's heir. If the Grand Master has time to worry about my heir, why not worry about your own marriage."
In the last half of the sentence, she spoke almost word for word.
As soon as these words came out, the courtiers immediately looked at Tian Yunpo.
Almost forgot, there is still such a first-class young talent in the court who is not married, who has a daughter of the right age who can not care about this matter
This matter is much more meaningful than His Majesty's gossip!
Gu Shubai took advantage of the situation and said: "Yes, Tian Taishi is not too young, so he should be twenty-five years old, right? I'm not married at this age, I'm afraid it will hinder the heirs..."
Tian Yunpo was stunned for a moment, Gu Shubai actually used his words to block him? !
This Gu Shubai usually looks serious, but when he does something bad, it really catches people off guard.
He laughed awkwardly, trying to hide the doubts of the ministers about his ability in a certain aspect, "The country is still uncertain, why do you start a family? In the past, it was because His Majesty had not yet returned to the court, and I had no time to marry a wife, so I gradually forgot. In fact, at this age Not too big, you can choose slowly... "
"Not too big?"
Yu Fu pretended to be surprised, "You're already very big, Grand Master Tian. If you don't get married at this age, those ladies of the right age will soon call you uncle."
A word of uncle completely choked Tian Yunpo to death.
Yu Fu smiled maliciously: "I remember that the young girl in Taibao's family is a dignified beauty. I have seen it before, and I like it very much. I have been thinking about what kind of person should be suitable for such a person and such a family background." Talent is good. It was originally planned to be assigned to Gu Shilang, but now... "
What Gu Shilang was referring to was Gu Wenqing, who was serving as the Minister of the Ministry of War. When he heard Yu Fu's words, he almost jumped up from his seat.
Tian Yunpo knew how to fit in the needles, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it would be great to ration Gu Shilang! They are about the same age, and I am an uncle, how can I have the nerve to marry someone's young lady? What's more, if I marry a lady from the Taibao family , isn’t it a generation away from Zhang Taibao?”
Gu Wenqing also said anxiously: "Your Majesty, I have little talent and little learning, and I haven't made any achievements in politics, so I really don't want to marry a wife."
A young lady with a distinguished status was pushed back and forth by two unmarried young talents in the court. How could Zhang Jiuque keep his face
Originally, Yu Fu was just taking advantage of Tian Yunpo to divert the topic, and took revenge on him by the way, but now he just accepts it.
She smiled at Zhang Jiuque and said, "Don't worry, Taibao, I will definitely choose a son-in-law for you, and I will never let down a talent like Miss Zhang. As for whether to betroth to Grand Master Tian, I will think about it carefully."
Since she said that she would choose carefully for her own daughter, it must be unusual, Zhang Jiuque stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for my daughter."
No matter who is chosen in the future, with His Majesty's imperial decree to grant marriage, this honor is not something that ordinary officials can get.
After the palace banquet was over, Yu Fu and the members of the Gu family returned to the East Palace to watch the year, and let Kun Yuyang and the two children join in by the way.
They are orphans and widows, they have no one to rely on, they have been living in the East Palace and are taken care of by Yu Fu, and now they are thinking of them even during Chinese New Year, Kun Yuyang is very grateful.
"Yu Fu, I think that after the year, I should take the child and move out of the palace."
When Kun Yuyang suddenly mentioned this, Yu Fu was slightly surprised, "Why did you suddenly think of moving out?"
Kun Yuyang said: "Tonight, the courtiers mentioned the matter of the emperor's heir. I think the East Palace is the prince's residence after all. What's the matter with my child living here? Although the prince can't be born so soon, there are still some things that should be prepared in advance. good."
Yu Fu also felt quite reasonable when she heard the words, she and Kun Yuyang were close friends, but Kun Yuyang was a military general after all, it might be more convenient for her to move out of the palace.
And about Lin Xuan...
Yu Fu thought to herself that if Kun Yuyang moved out of the palace, maybe her relationship with Lin Xuan could progress further.
Thinking of this, she nodded and said: "Okay, but don't worry, there will be a lot of affairs next year, and it will take time for the household department to choose a residence for you. What's more, the weather is cold now, why don't you just wait for the spring to move?"
Kun Yuyang nodded, "Alright."
Yufu agreed so easily, and Kun Yuyang vaguely understood what she was doing for, but that matter... Yufu and the others would be disappointed in the end.
She was worried that Yu Fu would ask about this matter, so she found another topic to talk about, "By the way, Brother Seven originally said that we would watch the New Year's Eve together tonight, but he wanted to come to the East Palace after the palace banquet, but was sent away by the Imperial Forest Army. Seven I don’t know where I’m watching the New Year alone, I just want to laugh when I think of it, hahaha!”
Yufu felt a little guilty when he heard the previous words, but when he heard Kun Yuyang's laughter behind him, he couldn't help laughing, "At least it's your brother, why are you so happy that he's watching the new year all by himself?"
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In fact, Kun Wushang did not keep the New Year's Eve alone.
He knew that with his own status, he naturally couldn't stay overnight in Miyagi, let alone such an important place as the East Palace
He was not surprised when he was sent out. He sat in the carriage and ordered someone to go to the post house. Tonight the post house was extremely sluggish. Only two red lights were hung at the gate to tell it was Chinese New Year.
The carriage stopped outside the door, and the noise was not loud, but the people in the post house soon heard it and came out to check.
Tonight is New Year's Eve, no one will come, the post house is extremely deserted, naturally no sound can escape the ears of everyone.
The soldiers guarding the posthouse came out and saw that it was Kun Wu who was injured. They were surprised for a moment, "It's Chinese New Year, why did Emperor Kun come here?"
Kun Wu said with a sad smile: "I have no relatives in the capital, and I think only the elder brother, the prince, is here, so I brought some wine and vegetables to have a meal with him, which can be regarded as a brotherhood."
The soldiers couldn't help being amused, the two brothers fought fiercely when they lived here together, but now they are separated, one of them came to look for the other with food and wine.
But it makes sense to think about it, Xikun is dead, what else can the brothers have to fight for
After all, they are brothers.
Lun Yue handed over the money to the soldiers, "Brothers, it's really not easy for you to stay at the post house during the Chinese New Year. Let us go in if it's convenient for you when you take a nap!"
The soldier thought for a while, now the court doesn't care about this Prince Xikun, not to mention he is terminally ill and will not live for long, so what if Kun Wu hurts to go in and have a look
After all, he is His Majesty's younger brother, and he has been doing well in the capital recently, and he will also participate in the New Year's Eve palace banquet tonight, so there is no need to offend him.
Then he stepped aside, "Don't make it difficult for us, just don't fight, that guy can't stand it now."
Kun Wushang felt a little sad when he heard this, and nodded, "Thank you."
After that, he took Lun Yue and walked in.
The courtyard where Kun Junyue lived was very familiar to him, and he walked in familiarly. The courtyard was indeed bleak, and there was no joy of the New Year.
Only the two upper rooms in the middle are lit, and there is no warm smell of food around the stove, only a slightly bitter smell of medicine radiates from the rooms.
Kun Wushang walked inward, and Kun Junyue's attendants saw him as if they had seen a ghost, fearing that he would be unfavorable to Kun Junyue and stand in front of Kun Junyue's bed.
Kun Wushang lifted the jug in his hand and signaled to everyone, "Don't worry, I'm here to drink with Brother Huang. Tonight is New Year's Eve."
Kun Junyue's attendants were still vigilant, and Kun Wu glanced behind them with a sad smile, "If this is the case, if I want his life, do I still need to talk nonsense to you?"
"You all get out of the way."
On the bed, Kun Junyue struggled to get up, refusing to relax at all in front of Kun Wushang, maintaining her dignity as a prince and elder brother.
He stared fixedly at Kun Wu's wound, and the attendant hurriedly put on his coat and helped him walk slowly.
Kun Wu took a look at Chao Lun Yue, who opened the food box in his hand and put the food and wine on the table.
"I can't eat these dishes outside. I specially asked the people in the imperial dining room to prepare an extra portion for me, which cost me a lot of money. The emperor should try it too, and see if Beili's imperial meals are more delicious than Xikun's."
Kun Wu said sadly, sat down on his own, and raised his hand to Kun Junyue as a gesture.
Kun Junyue sat down opposite him and waved her hands, "You all go down, there is no need to wait here."
The attendants around him hesitated, and Kun Junyue sneered, "As he said, if he wants to kill me at this time, you can't stop him at all."
He is the dignified prince of Xikun, but now in the capital, anyone can want his life, and he is powerless to resist.
Kun Wushang just smiled and said nothing, the attendants retreated, Lun Yue also retreated, and there were only two brothers left in the room.
In the past in Xikun, they fought fiercely for the supremacy. Who would have thought that they would sit together and talk peacefully now
Kun Wushang picked up the flagon and poured him a full glass, "I know that your illness is not suitable for drinking, but you drink a lot on weekdays, so it's not bad for this glass."
Kun Junyue was locked up in the posthouse, and had nothing else to do but drink to relieve his sorrows. Could it be possible that he was really asked to do odd jobs for Kun Wushang's shop
Kun Wushang can afford to lose this person, but he can't.
He raised his neck and drank it all, raised his head and looked at Kun Wushang provocatively, "What on earth are you here for, tell me directly! Now that things are going on, do you still mean to beat around the bush?"
Kun Wu said sadly: "Would you believe me if I said that it's just that New Year's Eve is boring and I came to drink with you?"
Kun Junyue paused, then suddenly raised her head and laughed loudly, "Believe it! Why don't you believe it? What's the point of fighting now? Xikun is gone, all the princes and Kundi are gone!"
What if everything is gone, even if life is gone
He has nothing to worry about in this world, he is born boring, so why not die
Kun Wushang also poured himself a glass of wine, held it up to respect Kun Junyue, "I respect you for this glass. Given the scene in Xikun back then, it is human nature for you to use vicious means to consolidate the crown prince. Although, I To this day, I still cannot forget how you slaughtered your siblings, how even Yu Yang was willing to send Yu Yang to Dong Ling for your own status."
Kun Junyue chuckled, "You are so stupid, it's fine if Yu Yang can't figure it out, why can't you figure it out? Wouldn't it be good to let her marry Dong Ling? There is still a chance of survival after going to Dong Ling. What happened to the brothers and sisters in Xikun?"
Dead dead, wounded wounded.
Enclosed, imprisoned, exiled, the rest of life would be better than death struggling in court.
Even though he, Kun Junyue, was the most proud prince, his hands were covered with the blood of his relatives, and when he dreamed back at midnight, he was full of grief.
No one is the final winner, neither he nor Kun Wushang.
Kun Wushang was silent for a moment, "If Ningxuan is still alive, Yu Yang is indeed the happiest of us brothers and sisters. It's a pity... I personally ended the source of these misfortunes, and there is nothing to regret."
He was referring to Quinti.
Although the poison on Emperor Kun's body was inflicted by Kun Junyue all year round, the real fatal blow was given by Kun Wushang.
Kun Junyue poured herself a glass of wine, held it up and touched Kun Wu's wound, "Although there is no grudge, but my life is not long. When I die, I don't think there will be any grudge."
Dust to dust to dust, to the ground, I don't know if those brothers still resent him
He's been thinking about this issue a lot lately, and when he's sick, he always thinks about those siblings who died under his plan, and he can't tell whether it's regret or fear.
The two drank the wine in the glass silently, silently.
Kun Wushang put down his wine glass, looked up at him, and suddenly smiled softly, "It's not that you will die soon, but now. Now, you are going to die."
Kun Junyue looked at him in surprise, then looked at her wine glass, "Is there poison in this wine?"
Kun Wushang looked at him sympathetically, "There is only one antidote, and I have taken it beforehand. There is no cure for this poison, and it will attack soon. If you have any last words, just leave a few words."
Kun Junyue suddenly laughed, and because she laughed too hard, a large amount of blood gushed out of her mouth.
The attendant who had been guarding the door heard something was wrong inside, and hurriedly rushed over from the outside, only to see Kun Junyue falling back on the ground straight.