King Zhenbei has a favorite

The palace banquet was held in the evening, except for the royal family, everyone had to prepare to enter the palace in advance, and the trip had to take place in the afternoon, and the four of Gu Ting were the same.

There was an episode in the middle of this, Meng Zhen didn't stand firm when he was walking, and accidentally fell forward, of course he was caught by his "guard". no more.

He stepped on the corner of his clothes, and there was a sound of '呲啦', the thread of the dress prepared for the palace banquet was torn, and it needed to be mended.

Gu Ting and Huo Yan set off first.

This is also very good. King Guzang is not here, and the focus of the palace banquet is almost all on King Zhenbei. It is obvious to encounter difficulties. Meng Zhen enters the palace with them and sits together. He will definitely be targeted at the same time. Go a little later. Everyone staggered, they transferred most of the firepower, and Meng Zhen could relax without having to use his brain.

Of course, everyone didn't expect him to use his brain, as long as he can be happy and healthy, it's better than anything else.

After walking out a few steps, Gu Ting noticed that Huo Yan was looking straight at him, stroked his hair, checked his clothes, everything seemed to be fine, nothing messed up...

"What's wrong, looking at me like that?"

He has no official title, and what he wears is neither an official uniform nor a court uniform, but the simplest scholar's robe, cross-collared, tied around the waist, light azure, darkly embroidered with silver patterns, but the same clothes are worn by different people , the perception is quite different.

He has red lips and white teeth, and his complexion is as smooth as jade, which complements the light sky blue color. The whole person seems to be covered with a layer of pearly light, and his temperament is more and more dusty. , has not yet grown the mass of an adult, with straight shoulders and a neat waistline, with a special sense of straightness, like a green bamboo facing the water, clear and elegant, like an exiled fairy coming to the mortal world, it can be seen from a distance but not played with.

This little thing belongs to him.

Huo Yan squatted down and straightened the corner of Gu Ting's clothes hanging beside his shoes: "Ting Ting is very pretty."

Gu Ting's face turned red: "What, what..."

Can you stop telling him to stop, it's fine for Meng Zhen to be joking every day, why is the dignified King of Zhenbei so careless!

Huo Yan got up and straightened his neckline which was not too messy, his eyes darkened, deep and deep, his voice was also a little hoarse, with a hint of desire: "Don't act like a baby, I won't be able to bear it."

Gu Ting: ...

Who acted like a baby to you?Is there something wrong with you!

The other party's slender knuckles moved slightly around his neck, and he could feel the familiar roughness and slightly hot temperature.People who practice martial arts are different. They have strong firepower and seem to have the power to warm people's hearts at any time. It is completely different from him who is afraid of the cold. There are also thick calluses on the fingers, which will always itch when touched ...

"I, I will do it myself!"

Gu Ting patted Huo Yan's hand away, blushing and walked forward.

In his past life and present life, he was always satisfied with his appearance, and he was never afraid of being looked at by others, but for some reason, he always felt a little guilty when facing Huo Yan, and always wanted to avoid him. With boundless ambitions that come from nowhere, like a ferocious beast that can't be satisfied, it can't give anything, as long as you give a little, the next thing will be endless...

Huo Yan knew that the little thing was shy, and also knew that some things should be done well. He was not married yet, so don't worry, it belongs to him, so he can't run away.

The two soon arrived at the palace.

Walking in, the broad road is finally no longer long and lonely, it is empty, and there is popularity. People in luxurious clothes walk slowly towards the main hall in twos and threes, not far apart.

Today's palace banquet, King Zhenbei and others are the protagonists, and there will naturally be accompanying guests. The palace officials and wives dare not delay, and they have prepared early, and will enter the palace before this evening.

The two of Gu Ting were walking side by side when they were suddenly stopped by the servant: "Prince of Zhenbei—Your Majesty, please stop for a while!"

The servant seemed to be waiting at the gate of the palace on purpose, and wanted to say something to Huo Yan, but Gu Ting took two steps away with a wink and didn't bother him.

Bored, looking around, he noticed a woman.That woman doesn't seem to have any orders, other female family members all wear heavy makeup according to their style, but she is dressed plainly, no matter how good her appearance is, she can't compare with other people's imposing manner, she is similar to other young girls who have not left the court, but she is not as bright as the little girl , Combing the hair of a woman who already has a husband.

Probably lacking confidence inside and out, the woman's steps are very short, her head is always hanging down, she looks a little weak.

When turning the corner, Gu Ting saw her face, and found that she was not only weak, but also very weak, with a melon-seeded face, willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry blossoms on the sandalwood mouth, and a slight sadness between the brows, which aroused pity.

This woman was being bullied, another wife deliberately snatched the way, walked in front of her, and laughed loudly: "Some people really don't have any self-knowledge, and don't even look at what the occasion is, and dare to come here casually? "

"It's not the way to put gold on your face, but if you marry a bastard, do you think you are Mrs. Hou?"

"Mrs. Hou? She deserves it too! I really think that no one else knows what I did!"

"I coaxed my brother-in-law desperately, but I didn't see much benefit. Now my brother-in-law is also unlucky and has no one to rely on. How will we go from now on?"

"You don't need to worry about it. They can even come to the palace banquet. The means are not ordinary. If there is no Dongshan, there will be Xishan!"

"Tsk tsk, look at that hairpin, it looks very expensive and bright, everyone knows it's from last year, and she really has the face to wear it..."

The wives sang and sang, all kinds of ridicules, the woman didn't answer a word, her face was a little pale, her fingertips trembled slightly, she still tried her best to walk steadily, as if she couldn't hear it.

Gu Tingxin said that it is the same everywhere, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and the house fight is even more murderous without blood, in the middle of the game, no one can stop it.But he didn't come forward to help.I don't know the cause and effect, and what I see may not be everything. For example, people drink water and know whether they are warm or cold. Everyone's path must be walked on their own.and……

He watched the setting sun shine brightly, the birds return to their nests, and the light and shadow intertwined. He suddenly remembered one thing, which was much more important than this.

In her previous life, it seemed that there was also this palace banquet.

At that time, he was with Jiang Muyun every day, worrying only about his family and Jiang Muyun's future. He didn't pay much attention to many unrelated things, such as King Zhenbei's entry into Beijing.

Of course, he is not qualified to participate in the palace banquet or something. He has never heard of the assassination of the emperor, and he does not know how Huo Yan responded. Is the palace banquet held today? Extremely displeased, because King Zhenbei killed someone in the palace.

This incident was a bit big, and I heard that several forces competed, and King Zhenbei suffered a loss because of this.

He was in the capital at the time, because the matter had nothing to do with him, and he didn't know much. Now that I think about it, I regret it very much, why didn't I know more!

Did Huo Yan really kill someone?Who was killed?If nothing happened, it would be impossible to cause such a big disturbance, but although Huo Yan killed countless people on the battlefield, he would never kill people for no reason at all. What happened, what circumstances made him have to kill?

Gu Ting didn't think so, today's palace banquet must be watched closely!

He immediately turned to look for Huo Yan.

When Huo Yan came back after talking with the servant, he saw that his eyes were wrong: "What's wrong?"

Gu Ting looked very serious: "What happened, why did he stop you?"

Huo Yan rubbed his head: "It's just an ordinary palace banquet, don't worry, the palace just reminded me that today's banquet may end late, my personal guards and deputy generals should be careful not to gather at the palace gate."

Gu Ting snorted dissatisfied: "Is this to guard against you? Do you need to be so sensitive!"

"Okay, the order has been issued," Huo Yan stopped his hand and moved forward, "I have everything tonight, so don't be afraid, huh?"

Gu Ting looked at Huo Yan for a while, then sighed, forget it.The man had no idea what he was worried about.

"Let's go."

When we arrived at the main hall, there were still not enough people, among other things, the royal family must have stepped on their feet, and the seats in the hall were not yet full.

Sun Hongzhe and Bao Jingyi arrived early, and they are all small people. It was thanks to King Zhenbei that he was able to get to this scene as a "hero". Mr. Gu! The next official is here to salute the two of you, how are you doing well these days, and everything is going well?"

Gu Ting cupped his hands: "Thank you for your concern, everything is fine."

The two of them are polite, but others are different, especially the official position is not particularly high, and he is far ahead of these two people. What kind of petty official is here, go to Jiuyuan."

Sun Hongzhe: "What did you say? Say it again?"

Bao Jingyi: "Do you dare to wash your mouth?"

They have some unspeakable thoughts in their hearts, but their status is limited, so there is really no room for expression on such an occasion.

Huo Yan dignifiedly suppressed the King of the North, but he didn't say anything in his heart, since it's not easy to argue with these people anyway.

Gu Ting stood up and walked up to the speaker with a smile: "It turns out that Your Excellency admires Jiuyuan so much and wants to go? No problem, the prince is open to all kinds of rivers, and the people of Jiuyuan are kind and simple. Welcome everyone who wants to go! If you can Take the lead, serve the country and the people, actively make meritorious service, and get promoted and make a fortune!"

The man choked and flicked his sleeves: "Who wants to go! I won't go to that kind of crappy place!"

After the man left, there were some wives mocking in low voices: "It's not considered arrogant and domineering to show your face, but you dare to make decisions for your husband's family, you are really brave."

Gu Ting looked over, mercilessly: "I see that my wife is not timid, and she treats nothing in the palace. The wives of other families are all cautious in their words and deeds, but you like to stand out - why, your man is studded with diamonds. Can despise the royal family, surely it can protect you?"

"You—" The lady was ashamed and shy, and turned her head away after covering her face with a veil.

Her husband couldn't see it, and pointed at Gu Ting with a frown: "Young Master Gu is out of style for bullying a woman like this!"

"You let a woman lead the way for you, so you have a style?" Gu Ting is still there, calm and composed, "Our prince is really inferior to you. We always take care of things by ourselves, and never call our own people. Suffer a little loss and suffer a little."

After a while, someone raised his voice again in the crowd: "Then what are you doing, Mr. Gu? Isn't he also a vanguard, throwing stones to ask for directions?"

Gu Ting smiled: "That's what I want. I just like to fight. The prince spoils me and indulges me. He is willing to let me play. At any time, I will take care of the aftermath. Why, are you jealous?" He sized him up and down, and shook his head in disgust, "It's a pity that our prince doesn't like you, and the people of Jiuyuan will also think you're ugly."

The hall was suddenly quiet.

Everyone's emotions fluctuated, and they looked at Gu Ting with scrutiny.

Gu Ting looked back at Huo Yan, Huo Yan nodded at him, his eyes were filled with gentle encouragement, as if to say, don't be afraid, you can play whatever you want, whoever dares to bully you will cut him off!

He smiled even wider.

If I had known that this trip to the capital would not be smooth, the palace would definitely make things difficult, and the courtiers would also have temptations, regardless of whether they were loyal to Emperor Jianping or whether they had any thoughts about other places, the situation was limited, and the temptations would not be too much. mild.

The king of Zhenbei needs to put on a posture. It is not suitable for a corporal who is too kind or too courteous. Be able to express yourself, but also have a good posture and a strong character.

This is just right now, enough to respect the imperial power, but not afraid of things, and able to make peace. If you dare to bully me, I will bully you back, and let everyone know clearly what kind of person King Zhenbei is.

Protect your shortcomings, you are strong enough, it is okay to bully me, but the person who bullies me is not allowed!

Gu Ting proudly raised his chin, looked around for a week: "Who else has something to say?"

Someone didn't hold back, and asked loudly: "Is it not good for you to be so arrogant! This is causing trouble for the prince!"

Gu Ting was not pleasing to the eye when he saw his sharp-mouthed monkey cheeks, and his voice was cold: "Isn't it good for you to remind me like this? Are you afraid that others will suspect that you are in my party?"

The man was startled, and immediately froze, shrinking back hastily.

The person standing in front of him was revealed, with dark eyebrows: "It's really unpleasant to be so sharp!"

Gu Ting laughed out loud: "Why do I want you to like it? It's enough for the prince to like it."

"you--"

Jumping out one Gu Ting and one another, the words are sharp, heart-piercing, it's like a verbal battle, don't be too fierce!

Sun Hongzhe and Bao Jingyi's eyes were excited, and their hearts were churning. If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, they would have slapped their palms red and applauded!

So handsome ah ah ah ah - awesome!Just enough!The people of King Zhenbei are different!

Call you sour!You dare to stab people even if you are sour, you will be punished!Let's see if you dare next time!

Sun Hongzhe and Bao Jingyi felt that they had become noble because of their meritorious service, and they disdain to quarrel with the worldly people.

It's not that no one is unhappy, it's not that no one doesn't want to talk, but no one wants to be a raft delivered to the door, to be caught and tortured... Is it because I don't want to lose face when I'm young?

Soon, the hall became quiet, as if there was a sense of tranquility.

After a while, Meng Zhen came wearing patched clothes.The embroiderer in the mansion is good at craftsmanship, but she just tore a hole, so there is no need to redo it for a new one, and there is no delay in time.

I found that the hall was extremely quiet, and everyone looked over with flickering eyes, not very friendly, but no one spoke, and looked very respectful...

He sat down and tugged at Gu Ting's sleeve: "What's the matter? People are so quiet?"

Gu Ting stuffed him with a cup of hot tea: "Isn't it good to be quiet?"

"Of course." Meng Zhen's chubby claw took two sips of the teacup and sighed comfortably, "I don't like talking to them. They all hide their yin and yang eccentricities. Telling the truth is like killing me." It seems that they are not tired of talking, but I am tired of listening."

He peeked around and lowered his voice: "I haven't eaten imperial food yet, I don't know if it's good or not, is there a lot of food?"

Gu Ting: ...

Meng Ce looked at his younger brother and sighed helplessly.

This time it was a big banquet, there were many officials, and there were also many female family members. According to the rules, each person could bring an attendant. Of course, Meng Zhen brought a 'personal guard'. Meng Ce changed his identity and had no seat, so he could only stand.

He didn't care about it at all, and was even very satisfied, as happy as he was.

This 'peaceful' atmosphere lasted until the royals came.

First, the second prince and the crown prince entered the palace one after another. They greeted the lower officials in an approachable way, patted King Zhenbei on the shoulder, and spoke a few words to him.

Immediately afterwards, Concubine You Gui and Emperor Jianping came.

When the emperor arrived, all the officials naturally bowed their heads and kowtowed: "Long live the emperor, long live, long live!"

"Be flat."

Emperor Jianping and Concubine You took their seats, officially opening today's banquet.Because it is not a state banquet, it is just to make up for the dust and dust of Zhenbei King and his party, and also to do errands and get rewards, which is not very formal. Emperor Jianping raised his glass and said casually: "This small banquet, originally Shangyuan night should be done. Fortunately, the spring is warm and it is not too late. The King of Zhenbei is the mainstay of my great summer. Every time I see it, I feel at ease in my heart. Come, let’s toast and drink together, and shine on my great summer. Kings and ministers live forever!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

As the Emperor Jianping's wine glass was put down, silk and bamboo music played, and after the opening wine was drunk, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became cheerful.

Meng Zhen took a sip of the wine and narrowed his eyes happily: "Stop, stop, stop, this wine is not bad!"

Gu Ting looked at him with a smile: "You can't drink too much if you like, you can eat two more bites of vegetables."

While chatting with Meng Zhen, he never left his mind and was always on guard.

Like all gatherings, if nothing happens, the peaceful start will end quietly. Unfortunately, today is a Hongmen banquet. How can it be possible for the guests to end happily and easily?

After drinking for three rounds and all kinds of hypocritical and boring greetings and toasts, Concubine You began to attack.

"If I remember correctly, when the emperor ascended the throne more than ten years ago, King Zhenbei should have been to the capital?"

Huo Yan cupped his hands and answered calmly: "Yes, I came with my father to congratulate the new master."

Concubine You Gui: "Over the years, what do you think of the capital? Has there been any change?"

Huo Yan: "The capital is prosperous, the years are quiet and beautiful, and Jiuyuan is hard to see."

His eyelids drooped slightly, and he seemed very emotional.

Gu Ting understands very well, what he said is light and colorful, with a long hidden meaning, he praised the prosperity of the capital, which everyone likes, and also pointed out that such a prosperity is under the protection of other people's lives, and everyone has to be emotional and grateful, in his heart The purer you are, the more you will feel that King Zhenbei is great.

Of course, Concubine Yougui couldn't think so, and asked again: "What about that person, but things are different, and time flies, and the old face has changed?"

This question is a bit ambiguous.

Huo Yan didn't understand: "The imperial concubine refers to——"

"You're still shy," Concubine You Gui covered her face with a embroidered fan, and smiled meaningfully, "I heard that King Zhenbei once had someone he liked here?"

As soon as these words fell, the scene was quiet and silent.

Everyone looked almost directly at Gu Ting.

Gu Ting even narrowed his eyes, holding back the anger in his heart, isn't it, again?This woman is never finished!

Concubine You Gui looked at Gu Ting's face, and suddenly said 'Oh': "Look at me, after all, there are some pasts after so many years, Mr. Gu probably doesn't know about it?"

Gu Ting has never been afraid of arguing, and he will never let the other party take advantage of it!

After saluting slowly, he sighed slightly: "Your Majesty's words are so scary, but since it will become a thing of the past, it means that some people are not suitable, and I am more suitable for the prince, right?"

He blinked quickly at Huo Yan with his right eye, and Huo Yan smiled back. The love in his eyes is not fake, and everyone can see the affection inside.

Concubine You Gui snorted, then suddenly smiled: "Where is Yaxian sitting, why don't you come over to salute?"

A woman who was dressed much more plainly than the ladies in the hall stood up and walked towards the middle of the hall.

Gu Ting was taken aback when he saw this, because this person was very familiar, he had just met before entering the hall, she was the young woman who was bullied by many wives, her temperament was weak, her appearance was even weaker than her temperament, she looked very pitiful!

She doesn't look too old, in her twenties, with a lady's hair...married?

It's also true to think about it again, since they are old acquaintances more than ten years ago, they must not be much younger than Huo Yan. In their twenties, they should have gotten married long ago.

But isn't it a bit too much to get a wife from another family involved in this kind of thing?

What is Concubine You thinking, and why is this woman willing to stand up... Gu Ting was alert for a moment, feeling that something was wrong.

A caring woman is much more difficult to deal with than an innocent girl!

Seeing the change in Gu Ting's expression, Concubine You felt refreshed. She just wanted to watch a joke today, and brought everyone in the palace with her—this is a gift specially prepared for you, is it a surprise?Are you happy?

The woman quickly walked to the middle of the hall, and saluted Huo Yanfu: "I am Shi Shi, I have seen the prince."

The candlelight flickered slightly, and there was a light fragrance in the nose. The woman had a slender figure, and her salute posture was very beautiful, which made her waist softer and her movements elegant, making it unforgettable at first sight.

Surname Shi?

Thinking back to what Concubine You Gui called her before, when she called her 'Ya Xian', Gu Ting was shocked when the names were put together.

Shi Yaxian!

Isn't this the person Huo Yue wrote to him specially to remind him to pay attention?

Gu Ting looked at Huo Yan for a moment, and found that Huo Yan's eyes were more dazed than his, and he seemed to have no impression of the person in front of him. Could it be that he didn't know him, or... forgot?

Shi Yaxian raised her head, her neckline was beautiful, her skin was fair, and her almond eyes were covered with water mist, she seemed to be confused and slightly sad, but more of them were reminiscences and nostalgia: "It was a farewell by the Qingshui River back then, and now it has been more than ten years. Are you okay?"

What she said was forbearance, it seemed that she was restraining severely, but unfortunately some emotions could not be restrained at all, they sprouted and blossomed in an instant, covering the sky and the sun, unable to hide or stop.

This, this expression!This gesture!Obviously something is wrong!There must have been a time!

For a moment, everyone looked at Huo Yan with burning eyes, expecting his answer——

I'm going to slap my face on the spot!My lord, do you admit that there was such a passage, where did you meet this woman at that time, and what did you do?

It's all fake, isn't it!He is the cover you put on, tear it up if you want, throw it away if you want, right?

Talk, talk, talk, hurry up!