Chapter 16 Five Years Later
Five years later.
There is an endless stream of guests in the mansion.
"Xiang Yu, this is our birthday gift to you." A minister handed the gift with both hands.
Other visitors also presented gifts one after another.
Yu Zhongcheng stood there, glanced at the birthday gifts, and asked his servants to take them away.
Now that he is highly regarded in the court, he doesn't like this small gift.
"Prince, the regent has arrived."
At this moment, a voice came from outside the door.
When Yu Zhongcheng heard this, a smile instantly appeared on his tense face, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes folded up.
He straightened his clothes and quickly took Chen to greet him.
After everyone reacted, everyone was shocked.
"Yu Xiang is really amazing. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Regent are here in person. None of the courtiers in the capital, not even the princes and princes, have ever been treated like this."
"That's right, do you still remember that incident five years ago..."
"Of course I remember. Back then, the regent was poisoned by the newly arrived princess, and everyone was carried off the imperial mausoleum. Everyone thought he was dead, but they never thought he would come back to life overnight."
"This matter is too mysterious. We all thought that when he woke up, he would settle accounts with the Yu family. After all, his princess was the concubine of the Yu family. Who knew that instead of blaming the Yu family, he instead interceded for Yu Xiang in front of the emperor. This
In the past five years, with his help, Prime Minister Yu has been very proud of his officialdom."
"Why is the Prince Regent so nice to his prime minister? Didn't he say that the Princess Regent poisoned him?" A junior official who was promoted from a small place couldn't help but ask.
"Hey, you don't know about this? Of course it's because of the Yu family's legitimate daughter. I heard that the regent was rescued by the Yu family's legitimate daughter."
Everyone originally wanted to say something, but at this moment two tall and slender figures appeared, and they quickly fell silent.
Feng Weizhou was dressed in brocade and jade robes, holding a folding fan in his hand, with a warm face. As soon as he appeared, the female relatives in the yard all blushed with embarrassment.
Compared with him, Feng Yili beside him made the ladies both yearning for and nervous.
Feng Yili wears a black python robe, with sharp edges and corners filled with coldness. His pair of dark eyes are so deep that people cannot fathom his thoughts, and his aura makes people dare not look directly at him.
Everyone murmured in their hearts that since the incident five years ago, the regent had become even more treacherous and cold-tempered. When they saw him today, it seemed that this was indeed the case.
"I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Regent." Yu Zhongcheng quickly took the lead in saluting.
The rest of the people also knelt on the ground.
Feng Weizhou closed the folding fan and said with a smile: "Prime Minister, there is no need to be polite. I am here to celebrate your birthday today. There are not so many etiquettes. Come and bring the birthday gifts from father and I."
Soon, a blood coral and a luminous pearl were brought in.
"The blood coral was given to Yu Xiang by my father, and the luminous pearl was given by me. I wonder if Yu Xiang likes it?" Feng Weizhou asked with a smile.
When everyone heard this, their eyes were so greedy.
Those are blood coral and luminous pearl! Whichever one you take out is a priceless treasure.
The emperor really loves and trusts the prime minister.
There is also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I heard that he has been in love with the Prime Minister's daughter for many years and has expressed the intention of marrying the Emperor many times.
So, the prince now loves the house and the crow?
Yu Zhongcheng coughed slightly, and he pretended to be flattered and said: "Of course I like it. I thank the emperor and the prince for their love."
"Jiang Ying, bring up this king's birthday gift." At this time, Feng Yiliang said calmly.
Everyone's attention was drawn over and they saw Jiang Ying and his guards carrying a huge box over.
As soon as the box was opened, a dazzling light shone out, and inside was...a whole box of night pearls.
The night pearl looks exactly like the one Feng Weizhou had just now, but it is much bigger and bigger than his.
this……
Everyone looked at each other.
Under the comparison of the Regent, the prince's luminous pearl that they had just marveled at looked a bit shabby.
What does this mean, Prince Regent? Is this a coincidence, or is it intentional?
He probably did it on purpose, after all, his relationship with the prince had never been good.
"I thank the Regent." Yu Zhongcheng was also stunned for a moment, but he quickly recovered his composure and thanked him politely.
"Why should I say thank you, Prime Minister? You and this king are one family." Feng Yili said in a deep voice, his dark eyes looking extremely calm.
When everyone heard this, their minds began to change again.
They did not think about the already dead "former regent princess", after all, she was a dead person with a sinful body.
If it were not the former regent princess, then wouldn’t the regent mean...
Thinking of something, some people's hearts became excited.
"Have you heard? In fact, the regent is also interested in the legitimate daughter of the Yu family, and he also intends to propose marriage to the emperor."
"No way..."
"Is there anything she can't do? She is the regent's savior. She is beautiful and talented. The empress has personally named her the 'most beautiful woman in the capital'. It is normal for the regent to want to marry her."
The people around him couldn't help but murmur again.
And at this moment, a graceful figure of Pingting slowly walked over.
"Wanrong has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Regent, and Father." Yu Wanrong said softly, feeling blessed.
A gust of wind blew, and the gauze on her face was gently blown up, revealing her small red lips. Many men present looked straight at her.
She is truly the most beautiful woman, and she is already making people unable to sit still even before she shows her full face.
"Sister Wanrong." Feng Weizhou smiled and nodded to Wanrong. When he looked at her, his eyes were so gentle that they almost shed tears.
The noble ladies around looked at him with their teeth sore.
The prince was so gentle to her, so she must be the crown prince's concubine.
"Rong'er, hurry up and take His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Regent to their seats." Ms. Chen coughed and reminded Yu Wanrong.
"His Royal Highness, Prince Regent, please come this way."
There are seats on the left and right, Feng Weizhou sits on the left, and Feng Yili sits on the right.
So where does Yu Wanrong sit?
Everyone looked at her curiously, wondering whether the eldest lady would choose the Crown Prince or the Regent.
"Your Highness, the regent rarely comes to the Yu residence as a guest. In order to fulfill the friendship of the landowner, can Rong'er sit with him?" Yu Wanrong covered her mouth, so she spoke to Feng Weizhou in a difficult manner.
Feng Weizhou looked calm and nodded, "Uncle Nine Emperors rarely participates in such activities, so he must be cautious. Ronger, you have a good idea."
Soon, Yu Wanrong went to Feng Yili's side and sat down.
Although there are still two places between them, looking over there, there is only one woman, Yu Wanrong.
Everyone couldn't help but murmur in their hearts, could it be that the person Miss Yu prefers is the Regent?
There was a person sitting next to him. Feng Yili's eyes darkened. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. All his emotions were hidden in silence.
Soon, everyone else sat down, the singer started playing music, the dancers started dancing, and the courtyard was filled with singing and dancing, and everyone was intoxicated.
But at this moment, a crisp female voice came from the door.
"The Yu Mansion is so lively. I wonder if Mr. Yu still remembers it. What day is it today?"
The voice fell, and a woman slowly appeared in front of everyone.
After seeing her appearance clearly, the wine glasses in many people's hands fell to the ground with a bang.
Chapter completed!