Chapter 31 The sound of bells and drums frightens the night (Part 1)

Author: Holding Hairpin Star

Chapter 31 The sound of bells and drums frightens the night (Part 1)

After a long while, the great minister Yuan Zhongguan, who always presided over the foreign society, had no choice but to express his respect, "Your majesty's cherishing and giving of wine only depends on your intentions. If a friend from afar loses respect, it does not mean that he cares about one thing and loses the other."

Ning Xiu's eyes shone brightly, revealing a stern look like a falcon, "Right and wrong are in the heart of the people. No matter how eloquent a mouth is, it may not always turn out to be right and wrong. What's more, there is still a skin between the mouth and the heart. , how can one peel off the skin and peek."

King Linhai smiled and said, "There is wine, drum music, and beauties in the palace. Why talk about these things, but it is a waste of good times, beautiful scenery, and good times."

A faint smile flashed across Pang Tong's lips, with the intention of resolving the situation, "What I'm saying is that tonight the flowers are full, the moon is full, and there are many guests..."

Before he could fully say what he said, Ning Xiu looked at him and stopped him in his tracks, "Wine, joy, and harmony treat your beloved, who is not your beloved, and that's no fun."

The deadlock continued like this. Wen Yu and Zhu Ji looked at each other and remained silent. They knew that the envoy Ning Xiu was not a kind person, so they couldn't help but look slightly sideways at the Nine-Fifth Emperor.

The emperor's plain smile was kept just right, and after a full glass of wine, he finally came up with some good words, "A broken mirror reunites, and if the hairpin is separated and the hairpin is reunited, if it flies away due to impulse, the gain will not be worth the loss."

He waved his hand and ordered Li Guang to bring a golden cover and slowly opened it in front of the two of them, "This seal of Prince Xiang was carved and made by my own craftsmen. Please send my envoys to say hello to me."

The royal seal was originally made by the emperor a long time ago. It was originally an ordinary red gold royal seal. It was not until he heard the news that Qi Hao had massacred the city in Pingyang to express his anger that he ordered someone to inlay the jade on the golden seal of King Xiang, so as to grant him a special reward. It can be said that he and the Que family have settled the situation of receiving the national jade seal.

Now that the new emperor has just been established, everything is waiting for improvement, and others have an unstable foothold in Guanlong. It is inevitable to have worries about the future, and I know that there is no reason to fall out with Qi Hao at this time.

Everything is just a way to appease interests.

The lights on the table were bright, giving Wen Yu's cheeks a layer of golden powder. He stared at his eyes, watching the evolution of the situation, and his mind had already turned over a thousand times.

Wang Mi, the attendant, was quite interested. He smiled at Yan Yan and said: "Your Majesty is the lord of the world, and King Xiang is a functional minister. What's more, my lord and King Xiang have a deep friendship. They are close friends in life and death. There are times that we must never forget. , if there is discord due to rumors, it will be called a loss that outweighs the gain."

Yuan Zhongguan looked at him with a peaceful expression, "Since ancient times, emperors have held jade seals, while princes and kings have held gold seals. Now, King Xiang's seal is made of jade embedded in gold. It can be seen that King Xiang is extraordinary in the eyes of your majesty, and King Xiang is very happy."

The emperor smiled happily and was so satisfied that he picked up a glass of wine and paid tribute to Ning Xiu, "King Xiang is a born wise man, and we will achieve great success together. Now that the north is stable and the Que family is dying, I and Prince Xiang will return to their respective positions. Japan's national security will be too great in the future, and we still need to work together to overcome it."

His good intentions are like the waves of the river lapping at the willows on the green embankment, one by one, stirring every heartstring of the person. Not to mention the honor given to him by the golden and jade royal seal is a rare grace.

When Ning Xiu saw that the emperor was so earnest, his expression was like a frozen autumn river, and there were signs of it gradually melting.

"My master is very happy to have your majesty prepare gold and jade." Then he poured out the wine and drank it all in one gulp. "The right way is to reciprocate with courtesy. We naturally don't come empty-handed. I just expressed my feelings and hope that your majesty will accept it."

An attendant presented a Ruyi gold and jade necklace in a velvet box. The red gold was bright in color, the jade was also warm in color, and the lustrous texture all swore that this was indeed Yihe's priceless necklace. However, although the gold was precious, the purpose was unknown.

Pang Yi said clearly, "This was taken from the young master who was supported by the Que family when King Xiang ordered people to capture the Pingyang Palace. Now the young master has been eliminated and Yan Gui's concubine is dead..."

Ning Xiu immediately brushed off his words, smiled brightly, and said to him, "King Xiang asked us to bring this thing as proof. Your Majesty, above, is the only rightful owner. No one in the world can be reversed, and so are those under the king." Be obedient.”

Having his tongue amputated again and again, Pang Tong's lips turned slightly white, but he had to curl his wings and lower his head, "That's exactly it."

Wen Yu's smile deepened and he drank a glass slowly.

The emperor's eyes were like a lingering glow. When he raised his head, a smile crossed his lips, "I am overjoyed, Prince Xiang. Please drink up, my envoys, and have a good rest tonight. I will see you off tomorrow."

Wen Yu could not imagine that such a fight would turn a big thing into a minor matter. After thinking for a moment, he seemed to have made a great determination.

The spring night is cool, as cold as winter. When the singing and the smell of wine have faded away, the clouds on the horizon have been smudged with the color of the remaining rainbow, and they shuttle between the pavilions and tall buildings. The ignorance before the eternal night is always gloomy. Yin.

The wind blows under the eaves, the bricks on the ground are criss-crossed, and a group of people gather next to Ning Xiu. They talk and laugh, making it seem lively.

Instead, under the care of the palace lanterns and fireworks, Pang Tong's figure was drawn into an endless and long figure, forming a lonely and slender line.

The glazed tiles on the wall reflected bright light, and there was a blue mist of air-conditioning reflected on people's faces. Kuang Wenyu's face was as beautiful as jade, which added to the cold scenery.

"But the food and wine didn't match, so Vice Pang didn't enjoy himself at the banquet."

Pang Tong subconsciously calmed down and stared at him alertly. After all, Wen Yu was the former prince, and he was given the Zen position to rest in peace. His status was enough to call for caution and vigilance. "Your Majesty cherishes and gives rice, how can it be inappropriate?"

Wen Yu smiled faintly and said, "Your Majesty is a benevolent and righteous king, and King Xiang is also the leader of a good king. Deputy Ambassador Pang serves King Xiang, and he is serving your Majesty. There is no difference. It is not known whether he will be promoted to a higher position or a higher rank in the future."

Pang Tong's voice gradually weakened, "Your Highness has promoted you."

"Ning Zheng is the first envoy with pearls and jade, but Deputy Envoy Pang is not good enough. You are not exalting yourself, but you are belittling yourself." Wen Yu comforted and said, "Gold will always shine, and yellow sand cannot cover up the brilliance of pearls. It is nothing more than Under the prefix, you have to hide your pearls, as long as you sincerely want it, you will definitely get what you want."

His words were like the whistling wind blowing into Pang Tong's heart, "Your Highness has had a tortuous journey along the way, and I can understand that."

Wen Yu's clear and clear voice was like a string that plucked the heart of a suspended beam, "It is said that a good minister chooses his master to serve, and a good bird chooses a tree to roost. He would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail. I am lucky, and now your majesty is a benevolent saint. , Gucai was able to be crowned king and knighted."

A look of leisure appeared on the corner of his lips, "Actually, as long as the person you serve has a good reputation and works hard, fame, fortune and wealth will come as well. Deputy Pang is relieved."

Looking at his eyes as clear as water, Pang Tong's heart felt as if a thousand kilograms of stone had been thrown to the bottom, and he raised his head and said, "Yes, time has changed and the world has changed, but man can conquer nature."

There was only a faint light and shadow left by the moon, scattered on the raised legs on the roof of the double-eaves verandah. The lights in the verandah were scattered one by one, flickering on and off, like the flash of swords and swords flashing before my eyes.

Wen Yu was summoned at night, lifted up his Teng Chi Xiang Yunyue silver robe, bowed his head, and stood aside until the person on the high seat called him "Ping Shen".

The emperor's joyful expression could be seen as he repeatedly held up a scroll of letters and clasped his hands, "You came just in time. I just got the letter. Your uncle's adjutant, Xie He, has trapped the remnants of the Que family in the city and is waiting in the corridor.

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Wen Yu raised the corner of his lips and said, "The so-called east and west jump across the bridge and die in vain. Since Mr. Que is like this, please give me your Majesty's advice."

The emperor's eyes had just accumulated a feeling of grudge and grudge, and he wanted to say more, but suddenly he remembered the noisy steps outside the door.

Li Guang flew in with his sleeves shaking, his brows furrowed in worry, "Your Majesty, King Xiang's envoy Pang Tong knocked on the palace door at night and said that he had something important to report. I am afraid that the situation is urgent, so I came here to ask, whether to announce it or not?"

Wen Yu turned his eyes and said, "It is indeed rude to open the palace door at night, but I don't know what kind of emergency it was that allowed Pang Tong to go beyond the rules and do such a reckless thing."

Now is the delicate moment when the government is in crisis. But at this time, Prince Xiang's envoys are not resting in the hotel outside the palace, but come to disturb the palace. Is it possible that there must be a monster if something goes wrong?

Immediately, the emperor's face turned gloomy like a leak, "Xuan!"

Pang Tong came in, his hair still showing signs of being messed up by the night wind, and even the corners of his skirt were rolled up. He had no time to straighten it up, so he knelt on the ground, "I came here at night, and I know that I am not in line with etiquette. But I am in an urgent situation. I am in danger."

I have to repay you for laying eggs!"

The emperor's figure swayed slightly, "What happened? Please tell me slowly."

Pang Tong frowned, the fire in his eyes beating violently, "I regard His Majesty as the lord of the world, and I should assist and be loyal to him. Therefore, I am knocking on the palace door at night to expose the rebellion that King Xiang instigated Ning Xiu to do.

Things!"

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