In this grand feast in the palace, before the delicacies arrived, the aroma of wine was added to help, Xin Yi was a little dizzy from the aroma of wine and powder. Entering the main hall with the singing, there are four hanging vermilion curtains, which are connected to the beams and columns at intervals. The division of seats is strict, and the official positions are arranged in order, and the civil and military are arranged in pairs. They came late, except for the top seat, almost everyone else arrived. Hearing the singing, many people turned to look at each other, they kept talking to each other, but their eyes turned from Bai Jiu to Xin Yi, and then they turned all over again.
Xin Yi looked at Zhang Taiyan first. The old man was squinting his eyes and listening to the people beside him. When he saw Xin Yi looking over, he waved his hand as a greeting. After Xin Yi laughed, he turned to He Anchang. This person was really eye-catching among the officials. He was cold and cold, and he didn't talk to his colleagues. He nodded slightly to Xin Yi, and Xin Yi was about to smile back. He didn't want Bai Jiu to turn to him and said, "Although you have no official position, you are the only person in Beiyang. Even if the Holy Majesty doesn't want to, your seat can't be so low." Go. I'm afraid we will get closer to Xie Jingsheng, if there is any accident, he will take care of it." After speaking, he raised his hand on his shoulder, and pinched his shoulder bone vaguely with his fingertips.
Xin Yi understood that Bai Jiu was reminding him not to speak, so he nodded immediately.
The two sat down separately, Xin Yi just sat down, he stretched out a hand from the side and tapped on the edge of the table, he saw that it was Xie Jingsheng in official uniform. Xie Jingsheng is an important minister of the foreign government, and being recalled to the capital because of the palace banquet shows his importance in the court. Xie Jingsheng took the wine cup and smiled at Xin Yi. This person was actually born upright and handsome, but he was always out of shape. Xin Yi also smiled, Xie Jingsheng said: "Although this position is not at the back, it is not very likely to attract the attention of the Holy Master. You don't have to be too formal, just eat."
Xin Yi wanted to laugh when he heard the words, he only heard the light clinking of wine cups coming from Xie Jingsheng's side, Xin Yi saw that it was He Anchang whom he had just met. Xie Jingsheng raised the wine cup to He Anchang, and said, "Isn't that so? It's been a long time."
He Anchang didn't even give him a wink, he just raised a cup to Xin Yi and drank it down. Xie Jingsheng pressed lightly with his fingertips when he put the cup, and then poured half of the wine in his own cup into it, and said with a smile: "Don't be polite, I'll pour it first as a respect. If so, this is the love from the seniors , drink every drop of it.”
Xin Yi knew that Bai Jiu's banner and the leftist faction were at odds, but he really didn't expect Xie Jingsheng to be so arrogant to He Anchang. The feud between the two might not be as simple as one or two.
He Anchang slanted his cold eyes, Xie Jingsheng simply raised his head and looked at him, "What's the matter, don't you recognize me after a few months?"
"It took a lot of effort to remember." He Anchang raised the wine cup, flipped his hands and fell on Xie Jingsheng's leg stretched out to his desk, and wrote lightly: "The slippery hand is just right."
Xie Jingsheng grabbed the corner of his robe and wiped it casually, then raised his head and smiled at him. He Anchang could see clearly that this person was obviously a bit cruel, but it was just because Xin Yi didn't say anything.
They don't deal with it from the first sight. Xie Jingsheng followed Bai Jiu in the Jinyiwei for many years in the early years, he learned eight points from Bai Jiu's ruthlessness, but this person is an asshole. Later, because Bai Jiu served as the commander of Jin Yiwei, he gradually showed his prominence in front of the Holy Master, but unexpectedly, he followed Bai Jiu step by step to climb up. He Anchang was just the opposite. Although his He family hadn't shown much in the capital in recent years, their stature could still shock the capital. He is the direct descendant of the main family of the He family, and he is also the number one in the He family's attention-grabbing list. With Zhang Taiyan by his side, it is impossible for him to be a political counselor at the left and right sides at such an age without a few battles of splendor. It was a coincidence that the two of them had the background and temperament that the other didn't like the most, so when they met, they were very tense.
Now that I'm sitting in one place, I'm afraid the head of the position tonight will not be working soon.
When Bai Jiu turned his eyes to look, both Xie Jingsheng and He Anchang looked normal. He expected that Xie Jingsheng would not be safe, but he had his own sense of propriety, so he didn't look too much. He only looked at Xin Yi, and Xin Yi was vaguely reminded of last night's dream by him, and immediately lowered his eyes to stare at the pattern on the case, and couldn't hide his ears. Bai Jiu's eyes seemed to pause on the tips of his ears for a while, and then turned around, Xin Yi slowly relaxed.
After not sitting for too long, the emperor came.
As soon as the eunuch's libretto was drunk, everyone in the banquet stood up and knelt down. With a flick of the twelve chapters of the yellow robe on the side of the hall, he stepped into a person. Xin Yi glanced quickly, and suddenly showed surprise. Fortunately, he bit the tip of his tongue and lowered his eyes, otherwise he would have met the emperor's gaze. At this moment, his heart turned thousands of times.
The emperor sat down and said: "Everyone is flat." Then he seemed to have stabilized his voice, and then continued: "Today's festive gathering and banquet in the palace is a time for the monarch and ministers to talk and have fun. There is no need to be formal." , he smiled and said: "Let's have a banquet." So far, the Duanyang Palace Banquet can be regarded as the beginning.
At the head of the emperor, Bai Jiu and Zhang Taiyan sat side by side. Although he now has power in the court, Zhang Taiyan is the elder of the two dynasties. In addition to the three fathers and three orphans, he is respected as the only teacher of the prince. Zhang Taiyan deserves the word "virtuous and respected", but if it is true, Bai Jiu, a new king with a different surname, may not be enough for Zhang Taiyan. These two people are now sitting at the top of the table, and no one dares to say that they are wrong. King Qin's seat had to be moved back three points to create a distance.
The emperor was in a good mood today, first he exchanged a few words with Zhang Taiyan with a smile, and then named the King of Qin, the king of Qin was so good at observing words and expressions, the atmosphere gradually warmed up within a short while. During this period, there were quite a few people who saw each other, but Bai Jiu seldom spoke out. Xin Yi's gaze drifted over involuntarily, seeing Bai Jiu's fingertips sliding on the side of the wine cup, a smile was on his lips, and his narrow eyes were fixed on the wine in the cup, as if he was listening to everyone's laughter, but his sitting posture was a bit more revealing Very careless. Thinking of what he said "human beings look like dogs", Xin Yi couldn't help lowering his head and laughing.
Once the atmosphere of the banquet is opened, the people below will naturally feel freer. Although Xin Yi couldn't speak, Xie Jingsheng also told him interesting stories while pouring wine, and told anecdotes of all the officials at the banquet, big and small. Xin Yi peeled the sweet orange, his dimples kept rolling and laughing.
The emperor didn't mention Xin Yi, so naturally no one would find it boring. Even though Xin Yi is now the only successor to the Beiyang army, that was after he was ordered to return to Beiyang. Xin Yi was not in a hurry, he came to the palace today not for the purpose of the emperor. Right now no one is paying attention to him, and he is happy not to have to deal with it.
But he said that Xie Jingsheng poured a lot of wine for He Anchang, and the two unknowingly drank a lot while fighting each other. Unexpectedly, the more Xie Jingsheng drank, the more he sat upright, while the more He Anchang drank, the more his face was stained with peach blossoms, gradually revealing a different style. Once the cold eyes flowed, it was a scenery that was not comparable to ordinary obsequiousness. He Anchang's figure was a bit off, Xie Jingsheng pushed him, and he leaned on Xie Jingsheng's arm, and sprayed hot air in Xie Jingsheng's ear: "Excuse me, give me a hand to Xueyin."
Xie Jingsheng got up and took him with him, gestured to Xin Yi, Xin Yi nodded, and they went to the bathroom.
Once this seat is empty, Xin Yi will be more conspicuous. Not long after, a person who went out staggered and stumbled drunkenly beside Xin Yi's desk. The man hurriedly apologized, looked up and looked at Xin Yi with drunken eyes, hummed, and asked: "Dare, dare to ask where is Xiongtai, and which department is your colleague?"
Xin Yi just smiled and said nothing.
Seeing that he didn't speak, the man asked again, but he frowned when he didn't get a response, and leaned over the case to take a closer look. Xin Yi leaned back slightly, avoiding his outstretched hand. Unexpectedly, the man leaned over and rolled down, suddenly smelled of alcohol and was in a mess. The desk case was bumped and overturned, and there was a sound of shock everywhere. In the confusion, Xin Yi clearly felt that this person's hand was on his thigh and twisted it hard. Xin Yi's gentle eyes drooped, and met the eyes of this person.
"What's the matter, Lord Guan is too drunk!" Xin Wen laughed out loud, waved to the palace servant who was going to help him, stared at Xin Yi and said: "Go away, Lord Guan has his son Yi to support him. The son must be supported, if he is well supported, Mr. Guan will not miss a thank you."
Small laughter came from the banquet, and Xin Yi's sleeves were all messed up. He smiled generously and really helped Master Guan up. The emperor Zhang Taiyan looked over there, and the emperor said: "What's the matter?"
Xin Wen got up and said with a smile: "Master Guan has drunk too much, Shizi Yi and I are going to help him to change clothes." The emperor glanced over Xin Yi, said to go quickly, then turned his gaze back to Zhang Taiyan, Speaking of what was interrupted before. Xin Wen let out a cry, then walked over, supported him halfway, and smiled at Xin Yi: "Let's go."
The palace maid led the three of them to the side hall, the front of the hall was dark, Xin Wen waved them back. After they walked away, Master Guan, who had been in a state of drunkenness, suddenly grabbed Xin Yi's hand. Xin Wen turned around and kicked him in the lower abdomen, and Xin Yi immediately bent over with a muffled grunt. Xin Wen shot his back with fists and kicks, and cursed: "You are a dumb dog from Beiyang! How dare you kick me! How dare you stare at me! See if I don't beat you today!" Guan Si tightened Xin's grip. Yi's wrist, together with Xin Wen, pressed him to the ground. Xin Wen had already prepared his things, took out the ruler that he carried on his body today from his sleeve, and slapped Xin Yi hard on the back.
Xin Yi didn't make a sound, and after a while, Guan Si turned his face and saw that he had passed out, he couldn't help but sneered and said, "It's said to be King Yan's son, but he hasn't been beaten much."
"The King of Yan has only raised him for a few years." Xin Wen put the ruler back, pointed to the small lake on the side of the palace corridor, and said: "That dumb dog kicked my son into the pool that day, and I will let him go tonight. Have a taste." He said with a sneer: "He used to hide in the mansion of the King of Hades, but tonight he finally landed here with me. You just have to attack hard, there is nothing else in this palace that can be said, except for him. Well, the Holy Majesty will never give any sympathy, even if he drowned in the lake today, the Holy Majesty will never pursue it."
Guan Si's thumb rubbed hard on Xin Yi's cheeks, making his cheeks turn red. Said: "If he hadn't provoked you, he would definitely die tonight. I want to keep it for a few more days, and it would be interesting to train him well. It only makes him fascinated by me, so why worry about him not being obedient?"
Xin Wen frowned and reprimanded: "Although he deserves to die, he's not someone you can play with casually! He's a royal nobleman anyway, how could he end up like that!"
Guan Si knew that he had always boasted of royal blood, and he could not tolerate provocation on this point, so he fell silent, and he did not dare to go too far blatantly. The two dragged Xin Yi to the small lake, and Xin Wen splashed water on him a few times before he was relieved when he saw that he was still awake. Xin Wen said: "You just strip off his clothes, tie his hands and feet and throw him away. We will return to the banquet later, and we will report when someone is guarding us."
Guan Si hesitated for a moment when he came here, and asked: "Since he has lived in the mansion of the King of the Underworld for so long, what if the King of the Underworld investigates what happened tonight?"
Xin Wen snorted: "Did you really change your mind and become a Buddha when you were the King of Hades? He kept a dumb dog just for the sake of the power of the 300,000 soldiers and horses in Beiyang. You can't even climb in through the city gates. Besides, the Holy Majesty treats dumb dogs for all to see, and those who are interested will never come forward." He patted the back of Xin Yi's head and said, "If I hadn't taken his life tonight Let's go, it won't be such a small beating that you will have to endure in the future. Kyoto is dangerous, and there are many sinister tricks."
Guan Si listened to his words, and his hand was already on Xin Yi's belt. Xin Wen was engrossed in speaking, his eyes were looking around in the lake. Unexpectedly, at that moment, Xin Yi suddenly turned upside down and kicked Xin Wen into the grass nest. He flipped Guan Si's wrist to the bone, before Guan Si could cry out in pain, Xin Yi had already pinned the back of his head and threw him face down into the lake. Guan Si struggled violently while lying on the edge of the lake, while Xin Yi's hand on the back of his head was not loose but heavy, and he pushed his whole head into the water.
"Let go, let go—" Xin Wen shrank back quickly, watching Guan Si struggling, Xin Yi tightened his lips, and there was still a red mark on his cheek that Guan Si had just touched, and looked up at Xin Wen. Xin Wen's scalp was numb from his eyes, and he stepped back again, not daring to speak.
Xin Yi looked in his eyes, as if he dared to speak, he would be the next one.
Guan Si's struggle gradually weakened, and the disturbed ripples on the lake's surface became more and more gentle, and it seemed that he was about to die. Xin Yi grabbed his hair and lifted his head up, Guan Si gasped heavily from choking on the water, Xin Yi patted his face with the back of his hand, and smiled at him. This smile made Guan Si's back feel cool, and his teeth chattered first. He didn't know whether it was cold or fear, but he trembled against Xin Yi's gentle face. Xin Yi let go of his hand, and he fell down on the lakeside panting for breath, the wrist that had touched Xin Yi before was in severe pain, and he didn't dare to make a sound.
It wasn't until Xin Yi left that the tense nerves between the two of them relaxed. Xin Wen dragged Guan Si up a few steps, and said in a low and ruthless voice: "Why did you make him fight back!"
Guan Si was still trembling and didn't care to answer. Xin Wen was not stared at so closely by Xin Yi, nor was he pushed into the water by Xin Yi, so Xin Wen would not understand what happened to his stiff limbs and cold hands at the moment. After this episode, he wasn't afraid of Xin Yi, he was afraid of death! Scared to death!
He understood today that this is a little Hades. If Xin Wen hadn't been by the side just now, he might have been the one floating dead in the lake tonight. Xin Yi really wanted to kill him just now, there was not a single point of strength between his fingers, but he was clamoring like this.
Xin Wen snapped angrily, "It's useless! I can't spare him what happened tonight!"
Guan Si only felt a chill down his spine, he endured the severe pain in his wrist and shook his head and said: "A dog who can't bark will kill a person, I'm afraid... this matter is not over yet."