The peace talks between Dayu and Baiyue started again after several months of stagnation, and the progress was very smooth.
Under the leadership of An Yihou Guan Yubai, the Baiyue envoys repeatedly agreed to various conditions proposed by Dayu, and the peace talks were carried out at an unprecedented speed.
The emperor was also very satisfied with this. After Guan Yubai subdued the envoys of Baiyue, the emperor finally summoned Kui Lang, the prince of Baiyue who was in prison.
Kui Lang, who hastily showered and changed into brand new robes, walked stiffly into the imperial study.
The emperor looked at Kui Lang indifferently, with the arrogance of a superior.
Kui Lang met the emperor's eyes for a moment, then bowed his head obediently. He took a deep breath, knelt down in humiliation, and bowed three times and kowtowed nine times.
"See His Majesty Emperor Dayu, long live long live!"
Kui Lang respectfully laid his forehead on the cold marble floor. This is Dayu's most prudent etiquette.
The corners of the emperor's mouth curled up slightly after the trial, his eyes couldn't hide his complacency. Kui Lang also has today!
At the beginning when Kui Lang led the Baiyue army, the Southern Border Army lost several cities in a row, the people were displaced, and the battle was urgent. At that time, how could Kui Lang think that he would have today! Now Kui Lang, without the support of Bai Yue , but a tiger whose teeth have been pulled out!
The emperor felt a burst of joy in his heart, and said lightly: "Excuse me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Emperor Dayu." Kui Lang stood up slowly and stiffly, clenched his fists tightly while getting up, then bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty, Emperor Dayu, ...I am asking to see Your Majesty this time to express my sincerity, and from now on, on behalf of Baiyue, I submit to Dayu and obey Your Majesty as the Son of Heaven!"
Although it was only a few words, for Kui Lang, it almost exhausted all his strength.
He is unwilling, he is unwilling, but he has no other choice.
There is an old story "Taste the Courage" in Dayu, which tells the story of Gou Jian, the king of Yue, who tried his best to rule the country and finally destroyed Wu with shame.
Since King Yue can do it, so can Kui Lang!
What is a moment of humiliation, what is a moment of patience, what is even more a moment of torture, since Dayu spared his life, it means that he still has value to use, and he also needs Dayu's power to take him back countries, they are nothing but mutual benefit!
In the future when he takes back what originally belonged to him, then...
Kui Lang gritted his teeth in thought, and blocked his wolf-like eyes with a bow gesture.
The emperor smiled with satisfaction, and said repeatedly: "Good! Good!"
Of course the emperor also knew that Kuilang was a wolf with ambition, and he definitely didn't really surrender, but now he could only use Kuilang to contain Nuhar and Baiyue. As long as Baiyue fights among himself, his vitality will inevitably be seriously injured, and then Dayu can enjoy the benefits of being a fisherman.
The emperor smiled and said again: "Kuilang, go to the Wuyi Hall to rest and recuperate."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Transferring from the Prison of the Ministry of Justice to the Wuyi Hall represented that Kui Lang had changed from a "prisoner" to a "guest". Even Jin Yiwei, who brought him here, was more polite to him and personally sent him to the Wuyi Hall.
On the same day, the emperor made a decree to hold a palace banquet in the palace tomorrow to celebrate that the peace talks between Dayu and Baiyue had finally reached an agreement.
In an instant, the decree spread throughout the mansions of princes and ministers above the third rank in the capital, and naturally it also spread to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion.
After sending off the eunuch who delivered the oral order, Xiao Yi returned to Fufengyuan with a complex expression. Nangong Yue had already learned the emperor's will from his subordinates, and had a vague guess about what it was.
After waving the servant girl away, only the two of them were left in the inner room.
Xiao Yi knew that he was one step closer to his goal, and now he was only one step away, and the two of them could go home!
However, this also means that his stinky girl has to leave her home, the place she is familiar with, the people she is familiar with for him...
"Smelly girl, I'm sorry." Xiao Yi put his arms around Nangong Yue's slender waist, leaned his chin on her thin shoulder, and said in an almost coquettish tone.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, but he doesn't want to be separated from her!
Xiao Yi hugged Nangong Yue harder and harder, and said to himself in his heart: Bastard, I will definitely treat you well and reconcile well... For the sake of father-in-law and mother-in-law, for the sake of brother-in-law, and for everyone I will treat you well together! I will definitely not let you regret marrying me!
Nangong Yue patted him on the back lightly, one after another, trying to appease him... But in the end, he didn't want to let go!
Nangong Yue was thinking about how to fool him to let go of his hand, but she heard the voice of Que'er saluting from outside the house: "I've seen the eldest girl."
Followed by Xiao Fei's voice: "Que'er, is sister-in-law here?"
Que'er hesitated for a moment, then said implicitly: "Miss, the eldest son is also here."
After a while of silence outside, Xiao Fei said again: "Then I'll come and find my sister-in-law later."
Nangong Yue patted Xiao Yi's shoulder, motioning him to let her go.
Xiao Yi still wanted to play tricks, and he completely disliked Xiao Fei in his heart. Xiao Fei really hates this girl, the stinky girl who haunts him all day long!
As he was thinking, he finally let go of Nangong Yue. Nangong Yue straightened her dress a little and walked out of the inner room quickly: "Sister Fei!"
"Sister-in-law!"
Xiao Fei, who had stepped out with one foot, turned around in surprise, and saw Nangong Yue walking out of the inner room with a smile on her face, her complexion seemed to be more rosy than usual, just like the most delicate peach blossom in spring , causing her to take another look.
"Sister Fei," Nangong Yue affectionately took Xiao Fei to the small study, "I happen to have something to tell you, there is a palace banquet tomorrow, and your eldest brother and I are going to enter the palace early in the morning. Don't come over to accompany us to have breakfast, just hide and sleep for a while."
Xiao Fei nodded, and then said solemnly: "Instead of sleeping a little longer, I might as well get up early and read! My memory is better in the morning..."
Huamei, who was following the two of them, shook her head silently. The big girl's temperament is really at a disadvantage with people she doesn't know well! She is really too "upright"!
This day passed quickly while the two of them were playing with each other.
The next day, Nangong Yue had to get up before dawn in order to put on the big makeup of the imperial concubine.
Looking at Nangong Yue's sleepy face, Xiao Yi felt distressed on the one hand, and on the other hand comforted himself by saying that when they return to southern Xinjiang, the stinky girl will no longer have to wake up early in the morning to put on heavy makeup or attend any ceremonies. Feast!
However, speaking of this palace banquet, it actually has something to do with me...
Thinking about it, Xiao Yi suddenly felt a little guilty, so he became more courteous, gentle and considerate, so that Que'er and Huamei almost thought that their jobs would be taken away by the prince.
Although it was early in the morning, when the two people's chariots and horses drove out of the Zhennan Palace, the sky was already bright. The palace was not too far from the palace, but it couldn't handle the cumbersome procedures of entering the palace. In a blink of an eye, more than an hour passed, and it was halfway through the hour before they arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony under the guidance of the palace staff.
The couches in the Hall of Supreme Harmony were all set up. At a glance, they were densely packed and neatly arranged, as if they were measured by a ruler.
At this time, many officials and female family members in the Hall of Supreme Harmony had already arrived, and they sat down in their respective positions under the guidance of the palace staff.
Before Nangong Yue took her seat, she heard a commotion in front of her. Many people in the hall looked towards the door. Nangong Yue subconsciously raised her eyes and saw a few familiar figures walking in. Hall come.
The hall was quiet for a while, and then everyone whispered among themselves:
"It's His Royal Highness the Third Prince!"
"But why did he come? Didn't the emperor imprison the Third Prince and not allow him to leave the Prince's Mansion?"
"His Royal Highness the Third Prince certainly doesn't have the guts to disobey the holy will. Could it be that the direction of the wind is about to change again?"
"..."
Everyone was speculating, a woman in emerald clothes suddenly pointed to a woman in a pink skirt behind and said, "The one with the blue eyes, isn't it the one in the rumors?"
"It must be the Baiyue Saintess swinging her clothes!"
These two sentences immediately shifted many people's attention to Bai Yi. At this moment, Bai Yi was following the third concubine Cui Yanyan at a leisurely pace. His eyebrows were lowered and his eyes were flat. The other Dayu women are no different.
But Nangong Yue's eyes fell on Bai Muxiao on the other side, paused for a moment, and then quickly moved away. In fact, Bai Muxiao's coming or not has nothing to do with him.
The woman in green clothes said again: "Mrs. Huang, do you think that the emperor angered His Highness the Third Prince because of the matter of Baiyue?"
"I don't think it's impossible." Another woman hurriedly echoed, "Otherwise, how could His Highness the Third Prince be allowed to attend the palace banquet as soon as the peace talks are settled?"
Anyway, it's nothing to do with oneself, and the people talked more and more vigorously, but on the other hand, the second prince Han Lingguan had a complicated expression, and he tried his best and exhausted his energy to get the third prince into the trap and let his father I detested the third brother, but I didn't expect that the third brother seemed to be "resurrected" in an instant, but I was reprimanded by my father instead...
The more Han Lingguan thought about it, the more upset he felt, and he saw the third prince and his party walking towards him.
"Brother Erhuang!" Han Lingfu cupped his hands at Han Lingguan seemingly affectionately, as a greeting, "Long time no see, how is Brother Erhuang?"
This seemingly ordinary greeting always sounds meaningful to Han Lingguan at the moment, and several conjectures emerged in his mind: Han Lingfu is just a simple greeting, or is he mocking himself for being punished by his father, or he knows What
No, you can't mess yourself up!
Han Ling regained his composure, stood up, and bowed his hands with a smile in return: "Thank you, Brother San Huang, for your love, I'm fine with it."
"Brother Erhuang, don't report good news or bad news!" Han Lingfu was still smiling, but there was a trace of coldness in his tone, "My little brother heard that Brother Erhuang was recuperating in the mansion before, so he must be unwell? Hearing my younger brother's persuasion, the so-called: 'The cycle of karma, retribution is not good', it is better to accumulate some virtue in doing things for people! Second brother, don't you think so?"
Han Lingguan thumped in his heart, it seemed that Han Lingfu still knew.
But so what
He smiled lightly and said lightly: "Thank you, Brother Sanhuang, for your concern. If Brother Sanhuang talks to Brother Wei about how to behave as a human being, today may not be the right time. Why don't Brother Wei visit Sanhuang Brother's residence another day?"
Han Lingfu keenly grasped the flickering strangeness in Han Lingguan's eyes, and the suspicions these days have finally been confirmed.
Since Xiao'er returned to the mansion, he and Xiao'er deliberated over everything that happened during that time several times, and soon determined that he must have been set up by someone!
Needless to say, his uncle Pingyanghou must have played an extremely important role in it, and there must be someone behind Pingyanghou who is leading all this.
First prince, second prince, or fifth prince and empress
After much deliberation and careful deliberation, he and Xiao'er locked on the second prince!
It's just that he really doesn't have any real evidence... Who knows that God will help him, the peace talks between Dayu and Baiyue have finally made progress after a year of on and off, and the father specially granted him permission to show his sincerity to Kui Lang. Come to this palace banquet with your clothes. When the decree arrived at the Third Prince's Mansion, Han Lingfu was determined to use this palace banquet to test his second brother.
At the moment of confirmation, Han Lingfu almost couldn't control the overwhelming anger in his heart. Fortunately, Bai Muxiao behind him quickly and gently tugged on his sleeve, finally calming him down in time.
Yes, a little intolerance can lead to a big conspiracy!
This is the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Today, civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will bring their families to this palace banquet. If something happens, the emperor will be furious...
Haven't you learned enough lessons
Han Lingfu looked deeply at Han Lingguan, and said meaningfully: "Brother Erhuang is right, the future will last forever!" After finishing speaking, he cupped his hands, and took Cui Yanyan and his party to follow the palace servants. Sit down after the couch.
Although the second prince and the third prince only greeted each other in a few words, the lightning and thunder between them could not be ignored even bystanders. People were secretly whispering to each other and acquaintances, wondering what was going on.
When did the second prince and the third prince meet
Could it be that it has something to do with the Third Prince being imprisoned
Although everyone was full of doubts, no one dared to ask the second and third princes. Once this matter involves the royal family, it's better to be careful to avoid suspicion. If you don't get yourself involved inexplicably, the loss outweighs the gain!
A small turmoil was suppressed temporarily before it caused waves... Soon, more and more courtiers came to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, including the first prince and his wife, the fifth prince, Marquis An Yi, and the Qi Wang couple... When there were more people, everyone's attention was also diverted, and they chatted and socialized, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more lively.
As soon as the time arrived, the servant heard a shrill announcement: "The empress is here! The empress is here!"
Everyone in the hall got up and bowed to wait. The emperor majesticly rose to the throne, and the queen sat down on the phoenix seat beside him. Afterwards, everyone in the hall knelt down and saluted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and the empress!"
"Flat body!"
The emperor looked down at the ministers, his eyes were full of energy, and he seemed to be in a good mood today.
The dispute between Dayu and Baiyue can finally find a more satisfactory solution, and it can be regarded as an end to a serious worry of the emperor!
After everyone in the hall was seated again, the servant cleared his throat, and announced again in a sharp voice: "Prince Kui Lang and all the envoys of Baiyue Great Prince are reported to have an audience!"
Under the scorching eyes of everyone, Kui Lang led A Da Chi and other envoys into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and then, under the eyes of everyone, Kui Lang knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times to the emperor again.
This action is not only of special significance to the emperor, but also to the ministers beside him. Kui Lang represents the Baiyue royal family, and his submission is a symbol of Baiyue's submission to Dayu!
The emperor raised his hand with a smile, and said: "His Royal Highness Kui Lang, please give me a seat!" The emperor's bestowing a seat also showed that he accepted Kui Lang's surrender.
After Kui Lang, Da Da Chi and other envoys thanked each other and took their seats, the emperor said loudly: "My dear friends, today's banquet is to celebrate the restoration of the old relationship between Dayu and Baiyue. Come on, all you gentlemen raise your glasses to celebrate together, don't hold back In etiquette!"
The emperor drank it all first, and all the ministers praised the emperor for his wisdom and martial arts, and Dayu's national strength was prosperous...
With the exchange of toasts and laughter, the atmosphere became more and more lively...
After drinking for three rounds, the emperor's face was flushed from drinking, and the empress beside him frowned slightly, thinking about whether to persuade her a few words, but suddenly a small servant from outside the palace rushed in, panting and shouting: "Your Majesty, three thousand miles is urgent! The three thousand miles from southern Xinjiang are urgent!"
Immediately, the whole hall was quiet for a moment, three thousand li rushing, it must be a major event that can shake the whole Dayu, and nine out of ten there are two extremes, either extreme joy or extreme sadness.
The question is, what big happy event in southern Xinjiang needs to be rushed three thousand miles away
Thinking of this, everyone in the hall had a vague premonition, and even Kui Lang secretly exchanged glances with A Dachi, fearing that this matter would have something to do with Bai Yue... Thinking of this, Kui Lang thought in his heart. I was extremely anxious, and felt as if my whole body was being roasted on fire.
At first glance, the huge Hall of Supreme Harmony was full of human heads, probably only Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai guessed what was going on.
The most important "south wind" they have been waiting for has finally arrived!
After planning for so long and exhausting my energy, everything lies in this moment!
Eunuch Liu took the official document presented by the servant, and then carefully presented it to the emperor.
The emperor quickly opened the official document sealed with wax, and only glanced at it. His face was already pale, and his body shook slightly.
Eunuch Liu couldn't see it well, he hastily touched the emperor's heart, and persuaded: "Your Majesty, you must take care of the dragon's body!"
The empress hurriedly walked to the emperor's side, asked about his health, and made people rush to pass on the imperial physician.
There is no need to ask, and there is no need for the emperor to say anything. What the three thousand miles from southern Xinjiang said in a hurry must not be a good thing.
This year seems destined to be uneventful. The turmoil of Lu Shoufu, Gong Zongbing and the remnants of the previous dynasty has not completely subsided, and now something happened in southern Xinjiang
The ominous premonition in the hearts of all the officials in the palace became stronger. For a moment, it seemed that a dark cloud was covering the crowd, making everyone breathless...
After a while, the emperor finally got over his breath, although his face was still a little unsightly. The emperor stood up suddenly, and said in a deep voice, "The prince of Zhennan, Minister of the Ministry of War, Marquis of An Yi, Marquis of Wei Yang, General Zhu... Where are you?"
The emperor reported a series of names. Although they didn't know what was going on, most of the officials had already guessed from the official positions of these people that Nanjiang was about to go to war again.
Xiao Yi and all the people whose names were pointed out by the emperor stood up in unison, bowing and waiting for orders: "The minister is here!"
"Follow me to the imperial study!"
After leaving this sentence, the emperor suddenly stood up, and regardless of what the officials in the palace thought, he just strode away, anxious like a gust of wind.
And Xiao Yi, Guan Yubai, Chen Shangshu and others also immediately left the Hall of Supreme Harmony under the guidance of the servants.
For a while, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was silent, and the original festive atmosphere was gone at this time.
The emperor left suddenly, and the situation was unclear, so the palace banquet could not continue. The queen said a few polite words casually, and all the officials dispersed.
Everyone hurried out of the palace, thinking in their hearts that when Chen Shangshu and An Yihou came out of the imperial study, they must find out what happened in southern Xinjiang...
In recent years, Dayu has been fighting constantly, first in Xirong, then in Beidi, and in southern Xinjiang... Finally, the war subsided, and the people in the frontier began to cultivate their lives and rest. Could it be that after a year of peace, it will be rekindled Is it war
Outside the palace, all the ministers felt heavy.