Everlasting prosperity

It is not that Xiao Yizhi has never entered a palace, but followed Ji Anjun to enter one palace after another, from the Great Wu Palace to the Jiuzhao Palace, but those two countries were split from the Yongqing Kingdom, so naturally there is no palace in the palace. The former emperor's capital, Ling'an Palace, is grand and grand, but of course, it is not as magnificent as Beili Palace.

Of course, this is also Ji Anjun's first time entering the palace, the first time returning home, returning to this real home.

When Eunuch Yun received the order to take King Gaoping back to the palace, he was really surprised.

Since he was assigned to be in charge of the hunting ground last year, the emperor seemed to miss him even more when he saw Gao Ping, and would always talk about the imperial concubine in the palace from time to time.As a servant of the emperor, he can always know the emperor's mind.

It's just that I never thought that it was not the emperor himself, but the empress who brought up King Gaoping's return to the palace to celebrate the emperor's birthday.

It seems that the Empress also noticed something.

In any case, King Gaoping is a member of the Ji family after all, and he still has to go home.

According to etiquette, Ji Anjun ranked second among the princes and princesses, and was on the left side of the emperor, opposite the prince Ji Changjun.But there was no seat on the left side of the emperor, so Eunuch Yun frowned and hurriedly found someone to handle the matter.

"King Gaoping entered the palace today, why didn't he set up a seat?" Eunuch Yun asked.

"If you go back to the father-in-law, this is the meaning of the empress." The man lowered his head and replied cautiously.

"Confused!" Eunuch Yun scolded softly, "King Gao Ping was invited by the empress, how could the empress make King Gao Ping look bad by herself? Don't you know who will be responsible for the result?"

The man nodded as if he suddenly understood something.

"Thank you, Eunuch Yun, for your advice!"

Eunuch Yun glanced at him, then turned and walked towards the palace gate.

For this birthday, Ji Anjun specially took out the bamboo leaves that had not been given out that year, and repainted them.Although he is a prince with no political achievements or military achievements, and he has nothing to give to the empress, but he always has a heart, and no matter whether the gift is valuable or not, this bamboo Xiao can also be regarded as a gift. Top grade.

Since Ji Anjun has never entered the palace to attend a family banquet, naturally he has never only made any banquet clothes in the palace, most of them are simple and elegant clothes, and those rare and gorgeous fabrics and satins are from the hunting ground last year. And the reward received, now rushing out to work, he just made two sets.

Looking at the new clothes, Ji Anjun felt a little helpless.He has always liked the moonlight, and this splendid brocade costume was really hard for him to accept, but when he turned his head and looked at Xiao Yizhi who had put on the new clothes, he thought it looked really good.

On top of the fancy dress Xiao Yizhi was wearing was a blooming plum.It should be in consideration of Xiao Yizhi's habit of holding a sword from time to time, so the cuffs were made into cuffs, and the rest of the materials were made into a cardigan outer robe.The waist is sealed with a brocade inlaid with black jade, which outlines his waist to the fullest.

Her long hair, which was always tied high on weekdays, was only half tied up today, and the rest was let loose behind her back, making her look very handsome, coupled with her gorgeous attire, she had a luxurious temperament.

"Yizhi, this suit suits you very well." Ji Anjun clicked his lips and praised generously.

Hearing the words, Xiao Yizhi looked at Ji Anjun, hooked the corner of his mouth, reached out to pick up the new clothes, and said, "Hurry up and change."

"it is good."

After a while, Ji Anjun came slowly from the inner room.

When Xiao Yizhi raised his head, what he saw was Ji Anjun, who was dressed in a luxurious and dignified manner.On the he-colored brocade dress, beautifully embroidered are a pair of white cranes flying with their heads held high, with top-notch Suxiang jade on their waists.The originally handsome and deep face was now a little charming against the backdrop of this eminent color.

"I still like my usual clothes. This one is really ostentatious." Ji Anjun frowned and muttered.

"Yuan Qian looks good in it." Xiao Yizhi looked at him blankly, nodded slightly, and said.

Hearing this, Ji Anjun looked at him unexpectedly.

Was he praising me just now?

Xiao Yizhi watched him approaching slowly, and suddenly remembered how he was when he first saw him, he was so much purer back then, white and tender, with clear blue eyes, now he is really more handsome, With a bit of charm?

He stretched out his arms to embrace Ji Anjun, approached him, and said softly, "But you'd better not wear such clothes."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Ji Anjun smiled lightly, curling the corners of his lips.

"I said, can you two say goodbye to me? The carriage has already arrived, don't let people have to come in and take out your two big Buddhas!" Yao Ling'er folded her arms and leaned lazily on the door frame Side, said angrily.

Hearing this, Xiao Yizhi quickly let go of Ji Anjun, and walked towards the door on his own, while Ji Anjun behind him gave Yao Linger a look, then followed, and when he passed Yao Linger, he stopped suddenly.

"In the future, you can't see it, there will be more."

Immediately, walk away quickly.

Hearing this, Yao Ling'er didn't know what to think, she blushed and said loudly, "I can't see it, I can see it! I can see everything!"

Liyang Palace, the imperial capital of the Northern Li Kingdom——

Horses and chariots were not allowed to enter the inner courtyard of the palace. So far, Ji Anjun and Xiao Yizhi had to walk through several palaces before entering Kunyang Palace, where the banquet was held.

Xu Shi had never seen King Gao Ping himself. Those princes, nobles, and family members watched Ji Anjun and Xiao Yizhi walking together, and covered their mouths and talked.

"Excuse me, Your Excellency is King Gaoping, right?" Ji Changjun stopped Ji Anjun, raised his chin slightly, and asked arrogantly.

Ji Anjun looked at the person who came, he remembered this person, he had met him once in this hunting ground, of course, in this palace, he and his father had only been seen.

"I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Ji Anjun bowed slightly and said respectfully.

"Caomin has seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xiao Yizhi arched his hands and said respectfully.

Ji Changjun looked at Xiao Yizhi unexpectedly, and then found that the two were wearing the same silk and satin. He was a little puzzled, but he didn't ask any questions. All princes and nobles can bring their attendants or family members to the palace banquet.Come to think of it, this is also Ji Anjun's attendant.

"This should be the first time Brother Wang has entered the palace. Do you want Brother Wang to guide you?" Ji Changjun squinted his eyes and asked with a smile.

"Alright, I'm sorry, Brother Wang." Ji Anjun responded with the corners of his lips curled up.

What he said was indeed correct, it was indeed the first time for Ji Anjun to enter the palace, the palace was intricate and complicated, and it was really troublesome to have no one to guide the way.

Ji Changjun, who originally wanted to use this to humiliate Ji Anjun so that he could recognize his identity, never thought that he would use his tricks and pull himself to let him lead the way for this abandoned son. I am so frustrated!

Well, the first time, maybe it will be the last time.

Thinking of this, Ji Changjun raised the corner of his mouth, stretched out his hand, made a gesture, and then walked forward.

"Take a seat—"

Eunuch Yun stood under the table and shouted loudly to the princes and nobles in the hall.

"Thanks to everyone's love, today is my palace's birthday, and I would like to thank you all for coming. Come, let's raise our glasses to celebrate!" Empress Yu said, holding a golden cup and curling her lips.

"I wish the empress a thousand years and a thousand years!"

"Music! Up-dance! Enter-"

Empress Yu looked at Ji Anjun who was sitting on the left, clenched her hands slightly into fists, and then let them go quietly.

"Brother Wang, it's your first time entering the palace for your mother's birthday. I don't know what kind of rare gift you have prepared. Brother Wang is very curious." Ji Changjun leaned his body forward slightly and asked as if he was watching a show.

Ji Anjun chuckled, and slowly replied, "Brother Wang also knows, Brother Wang, I have been confined in the mansion since I was a child, so how can I have some rare things. It's just a small gift, it's nothing to worry about."

Princess Wuyang, who was looking at the dancing girl in the hall, turned her head to see Ji Anjun's light smile, and her heart trembled. How could there be such a man in this world who captivates people's hearts?

"But after all, it was given by the younger brother. I think the queen mother is also happy." Ji Changjun continued.

Hearing this, the empress looked at Ji Anjun, watching the scene.

Xiao Yizhi, who was standing behind Ji Anjun, frowned slightly.It's abhorrent to ask Ji Anjun to the end even though he knows that Ji Anjun is totally rude.

"I'm ashamed to say that there are really no rare things in the mansion, so I went to the Osmanthus bamboo forest deep in Fengming Mountain to make bamboo Xiao for the empress. Although the gift is not expensive, it is more or less my kindness." Ji Anjun said.

"Fengming Mountain? It's a place where strangers can't get in!" Ji Changjun sneered.

"I'm ashamed to say that because of the osmanthus bamboo, I was really trapped in it. Fortunately, a nobleman rescued me, so I got the osmanthus bamboo and left Fengming Mountain." Ji Anjun said.

Hearing the words, the empress frowned slightly, and asked, "Oh? Then I have to thank that nobleman."

"That's right, I thought he was very skilled in martial arts, so I kept him in the mansion." Ji Anjun replied.

"Could it be the one behind you?" Ji Changjun squinted and said.

Ji Anjun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looked back at Xiao Yizhi, and replied, "Exactly."

"It turned out to be him. Brother Wang, if you don't mind, can you let me compete with you, a nobleman?" Ji Changjun looked at Xiao Yizhi contemptuously, and said.

Hearing this, Ji Anjun paused, looked back at Xiao Yizhi, and then at the empress.

"Your Majesty's birthday is today, so it's probably inappropriate to use swords and swords at this birthday banquet." Ji Anjun responded.

Hearing this, Ji Changjun looked at the empress who was sitting in the hall and was about to watch a good show.

"It's okay, just point it in place." The empress said, with a trace of contempt on her face.

Xiao Yizhi looked at Ji Anjun who was clenching his fist slightly under the table, and stretched out his hand to gently pinch his shoulder.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," he said.

It's not about whether you're okay or not. I'm angry at myself for not being able to protect you.

Ji Anjun thought so, but when he looked up and saw the eyes in his eyes that made him trust him, he finally felt a little loose in his heart, and nodded to express his consent.

Princess Wuyang, who saw all this in her eyes, could not help but sneer in her heart.Her brother Wang studied under a famous family, and her martial arts can be said to be the best in Beili country. How could he, who came out of nowhere, be able to match Brother Wang?

The attendants at the side saw the prince Ji Changjun standing up, wanting to compete, so they rushed to the long sword.Immediately, the attendant who came from another place handed Xiao Yizhi his long sword from behind the tent. (Above the banquet hall, as soon as the weapons are waiting, they should be unloaded.)

Ji Anjun looked at Xiao Yizhi who was about to step off the stage, and quickly grabbed him.

"Don't hurt yourself."

He said so.

Xiao Yizhi nodded slightly when he heard the words.

In fact, this sentence is just to comfort Ji Changjun who is opposite.

With Xiao Yizhi's martial arts, Ji Anjun would not be worried at all, but rather worried about the person opposite.He has heard a little about this prince's martial arts. It is said that he is the closed disciple of the elder Shoujian of Changqing sect, the second sect in Jianghu. He has never seen the skill of this elder Shoujian, but he has indeed seen Xiao Yizhi's master. Skill, that is to say his uncle, it can be said that a shot will hurt, blood can't beat a sword.

Under the teaching of such a master, Xiao Yizhi's martial arts naturally did not fall much.

In the center of the hall, Xiao Yizhi and Ji Changjun stood opposite each other.

The hall also gradually quieted down. While drinking wine and eating melons and fruits, all the princes and nobles present looked at the two people in the hall who were at war with each other.There was more or less a trace of contempt in their eyes, perhaps they were all thinking that this young man who suddenly appeared and wanted to compete with the prince in martial arts was probably a self-righteous unknown young master.

Some even quietly bet on who will win and who will lose.

Princess Wuyang, who was sitting next to the prince, listened to the whispers in her ears, and looked up at Xiao Yizhi who didn't know about it in the hall, feeling inexplicably aggrieved for no reason.She carefully looked at the man holding the long sword, but was startled by the majestic handsomeness between his brows.

This man is a good skin.

Because it was only for three rounds, and it was to celebrate birthday, Xiao Yizhi didn't take off his outer robe.And Ji Changjun on the opposite side, Xu thought that the battle would be resolved quickly, so he also did not take off his robe.

"drink!"

Ji Changjun rushed forward suddenly, raised his long sword with both hands, and slashed at Xiao Yizhi's face with all his strength.Xiao Yizhi looked up at him facing his chest and abdomen, took a step back, stared at his right leg behind him, lifted his left leg up, and kicked away the long sword that was about to hit him.

Immediately, Ji Changjun raised his leg and kicked Xiao Yizhi whose back was facing him, while Xiao Yizhi crossed the long sword, blocked the kicking foot with all his strength, and then quickly landed on the ground.

Seeing this, Ji Changjun raised his long sword in front of him, raised the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were filled with a stern look.Ji Anjun, who was sitting upright in the hall, looked at Ji Changjun's appearance, feeling a little uneasy in his heart, and narrowed his eyes.

Suddenly, Ji Changjun leaped towards Xiao Yizhi's direction, and the human and sword merged into one, spinning and stabbing Xiao Yizhi in mid-air.Xiao Yizhi hurriedly stepped back to the hall pillar, jumped up, hooked upside down on the pillar, and blocked Ji Changjun's attack with his long sword.

At this time, Ji Changjun suddenly sneered, looking at Xiao Yizhi with colder eyes, turned around, took out a dagger from his arms, held it with his backhand, and slashed towards Xiao Yizhi's neck.But Xiao Yizhi seemed to know it in advance, holding the hand of the long sword, he turned his wrist, drew the long sword in a circle, reflected the dagger, and let it fall to the ground.

Seeing Ji Changjun who failed in the sneak attack, he frowned and jumped away from Xiao Yizhi.

"The ability to adapt is good. But, just warm up." Ji Changjun said so, and then dragged off his robe.

Looking at Ji Changjun who took off his coat, Xiao Yizhi turned his head to look at Ji Anjun sitting in the hall.

Ji Anjun, who was suddenly stared at, nodded slightly.Xiao Yizhi also took off his outer robe with his hand, folded it neatly, handed it to Ji Anjun, and then walked back to the center of the hall, facing Ji Changjun.

In the competition just now, it can still be said that Ji Changjun suppressed Xiao Yi once, and it can be said that he won a round.

Princess Wuyang looked at this competition and was quite surprised in her heart. It is really not easy for this person to make Brother Wang serious.

Obviously let him go!

Ji Anjun thought so.Defending and not attacking, in this way, people will inevitably be seen as forbearance.

"Yizhi, just do your best." Ji Anjun said suddenly, his face was full of worry, but there was a smile in his eyes.

Xiao Yizhi looked at Ji Anjun, understood in his heart, and replied, "Okay."

For some reason, Princess Wuyang felt inexplicably relieved when she heard these words. She always felt that Brother Wang might not be suitable for a martial arts competition today, or rather, it was not appropriate to compete with this person.Thinking of this, she looked at the boy again, and felt that she was much happier than when she saw him just now.As everyone knows, her face is slightly pink.

This expression was caught in the eyes of Ji Anjun who was opposite, and there was a layer of viciousness in his eyes.

The second competition officially began.

Ji Changjun took the initiative to attack again, bent down and slashed at Xiao Yizhi's feet horizontally, only to see Xiao Yi jump up and put one foot on Ji Changjun's long sword.In an instant, Xiao Yizhi jumped back and kicked Ji Changjun's chin.Ji Changjun hurriedly retreated, but Xiao Yizhi had already raised his sword and stabbed at Ji Changjun's lower body, causing Ji Changjun to fall to the ground because it was too late for him to stop. At that time, Xiao Yizhi was already standing in front of him, holding Pointing the sword to his nose.

This round of competition was fast and exciting, and some people ended the competition before they saw Xiao Yizhi's movements clearly.

"Presumptuous!" The Empress suddenly shouted angrily.

Xiao Yizhi, who was shocked by this roar, quickly knelt down on his knees facing the empress.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, Cao Min was in a hurry and messed up his hands and feet." Xiao Yizhi said hastily.

Seeing Xiao Yizhi kneeling suddenly, Ji Anjun's heart tightened, and he quickly knelt down on one knee in front of the empress, and said respectfully, "Mother, Yizhi only made this action on a whim, and I ask the empress to make amends!"

"Atonement? If he fails to hold back, he will hurt the prince!" The empress said angrily.

"Mother! This knife and sword is already dangerous, not to mention that this man didn't hurt me, right?" Ji Changjun stood up and said while patting the dust off his body.

Hearing this, Ji Anjun frowned slightly, but then said again, "Your Majesty, it's my son's lack of discipline, please forgive me."

"Brother Wang! This is your fault. It is well known that swords and guns have no eyes. Besides, sons and ministers are not people who cannot afford to lose. The queen mother can rest assured!" Ji Changjun squinted his eyes and said loudly.

The Empress stared at Xiao Yizhi who was in the hall, her lips were tightly pressed together, and she did not speak.

"Queen, brother Wang is very skilled in martial arts, you won't let yourself get hurt, so you can rest assured." Princess Wuyang straightened up suddenly, and persuaded with a smile.

Hearing this, Ji Anjun secretly glanced at Princess Wuyang, only to see her smiling, not knowing why.

"Since that's the case, I won't care about it anymore. It's just that the next round, Wang'er, should be more careful." The empress said coldly.

"I obey the order!" Ji Changjun responded.

"King Gao Ping, tell your people to be more careful." The empress said again.

"Don't worry, ma'am, he will be careful." Ji Anjun replied hastily.

At this time, Xiao Yizhi felt very uncomfortable in his heart. Although he knew that Yuan Qian was not welcome in the palace, he never thought that he would be so suppressed by others. I had to bow my head.But he knew the reason why Yuan Qian would rather bow his head than rush forward. His wings were weak and he couldn't resist him at all. If he was a little careless, he would even fall into the abyss.

Of course, he will not let Yuan Qian lose face.

In order not to make the Empress Dowager suspicious again, Xiao Yizhi once again chose to defend first, put on a posture, and got ready.

"This time, how about we compare hidden weapons?" Ji Changjun suddenly put down his long sword and said loudly.

"My lord, this hidden weapon is very dangerous, so let it go." The Empress said suddenly.

Hearing this, Xiao Yi was stunned, put down his raised hands, and said to Ji Changjun, "Yes, Your Highness, at this birthday banquet, there is a hidden weapon competition. If you hurt everyone here, the grassroots can't afford it."

"Everyone can rest assured, at this birthday banquet, how can I hurt you all. How about you listen to the rules?" Ji Changjun said confidently.

Hearing these words, Xiao Yi knew in his heart that he would not be able to avoid this test of hidden weapons, so it would be better to accompany him.

"Since this is the case, Caomin will follow His Highness's arrangement." Xiao Yizhi said respectfully.

"Please help me with this matter." Ji Changjun suddenly looked at Ji Anjun who was sitting upright, and said.

Ji Anjun raised the corners of his lips, stood up slowly, and replied, "Since Brother Wang asked, Brother Wang should listen to you."

"Come on!" Ji Changjun shouted suddenly.

At this time, a waiter entered the hall carrying a plate with three apples on it.Ji Changjun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, stretched out his hand to grab Ji Anjun's shoulder, put his back against the hall pillar, and placed three apples on his head and shoulders in turn.

"My little brother and I will shoot three swords together, and whoever hits the most apples will win." Ji Changjun said.

"My lord, this matter is dangerous, if it hurts King Gao Ping, it may be inappropriate." The empress suddenly interrupted, her face was very worried, but her eyes were frosty.

Listening to these rules, Xiao Yizhi's surroundings became colder and colder. He squinted his eyes and looked at Ji Changjun. The hand holding the long sword made a "squeaky" sound, and he pressed his lips tightly.This is clearly intentional!

At this time, Ji Anjun looked at the prince coldly, and then saw Xiao Yizhi who was about to burst into anger, and suddenly felt that he was not so angry, but rather happy.

He is worried about me.

"Your Majesty, it's rare that Brother Wang is so interested, so let's have a good time." Ji Anjun said loudly, not caring about the humiliation at this time, but instead said it lightly.

"Yuan Qian..." Xiao Yizhi turned his head and called him softly, his eyes were full of puzzlement and distress.

Seeing the mouth shape of Xiao Yizhi calling his name, Ji Anjun bent his eyes and said with a smile, "I believe you."

"Little brother, are you ready?" Ji Changjun asked, with an inexplicable smile in his eyes.

And Princess Wuyang who was sitting in the hall frowned at this moment. Brother Wang clearly wanted to use this to suppress the newly emerged King Gao Ping, but why did he bring that boy along with him?

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Yizhi picked up the three daggers prepared by the servant, looked at Ji Anjun who was standing not far away, and took a deep breath. He has been practicing hidden weapons for ten years, but he has never been as nervous as he is now .

"three--"

"two--"

"one--"

"Whoosh-"

I saw a few daggers shooting forward like lightning, flying towards Ji Anjun who was standing not far away.Ji Changjun breathed out, secretly lucking, and slowly sent it into the air, trying to control his behavior through the wind created by the dagger and the air.

And Xiao Yizhi felt that someone beside him was a little bit lucky, so he raised his breath secretly and tried his best to change the behavior of the daggers he fired. He knocked down his daggers in one go, but only knocked down two, and then controlled the wind, and quickly knocked down the other two Shoot the two apples on Ji Anjun's shoulder.

"Your Highness, I have accepted it." Xiao Yizhi said respectfully.

"Tie—" Eunuch Yun suddenly shouted.

Hearing this, Xiao Yizhi strode forward, took down the apples on Ji Anjun's head and shoulders, looked him up and down, and heaved a sigh of relief after confirming that nothing happened.

"Little brother is very skilled. It seems that I will have to learn from him in the future." Ji Changjun said loudly.

"Your Highness praises you, the grassroots are just flamboyant, and they can't get on the stage." Xiao Yizhi hurriedly wrote with both hands, and responded respectfully.

"Little brother is too modest! But brother Wang has such a master by his side, which makes brother Wang very envious." Ji Changjun said so, but suddenly changed the subject.

"Okay, that's the end of today's competition, you all come up and rest." The Empress interrupted Ji Changjun's words, looked at him slightly reproachfully, and said.

Hearing this, Ji Changjun felt that something was wrong, and the group returned to their seats and started the dance and music feast again.

Princess Wuyang, who had a panoramic view of this competition, completely changed her original view of Xiao Yizhi in her heart. Now, she really likes Xiao Yizhi more and more. She is full of righteousness, and the detached aura she exudes really makes her a little drunk.It's just that he was very nervous about that King Gao Ping, that's right, being admitted into the palace, he naturally regarded King Gao Ping as his master, how could an attendant not be nervous about his master?

Feeling a warm gaze, Ji Anjun and Xiao Yizhi followed the gaze.Princess Wuyang was blushing slightly, staring at Xiao Yizhi non-stop.

How bold!

Ji Anjun thought so.This Princess Wuyang has a demonic face, why is she not pleasing at all?

What is the relationship between her and Yao Ling'er?

Xiao Yizhi thought so.

The fiftieth birthday banquet of the emperor and empress was full of ceremonies and music. The dancer was dancing in the center of the hall. The light gauze skirt on her body fluttered with it, and the silver bell on her feet jumped with it. Her charming and soft face made the people present intoxicated in.

Wine is not drunk, people are drunk.