The arrival of the crown prince Li Yu, in Li Gong's view, was regarded as representing the emperor. He never expected that the emperor would come in person and that the queen would also come.
Hearing this, those present who were still hesitant about coming were secretly happy. It was said that the emperor did not want to see the King of Southern Xinjiang, and now the rumor was self-confirmed.
Li Gong's face was full of joy, but in fact, he had suspicions in his heart. Since that incident, the friendship between the two brothers had completely collapsed. This time, the emperor was also lukewarm towards him when he came to the capital, as if he didn't bother to entertain him.
Have you thought about the sun rising from the west today?
The emperor walked in casually, and the empress followed him expressionlessly. Li Gong led everyone present to kneel down to receive him.
After welcoming the Emperor and the Queen to their seats, everyone stood respectfully.
"Stop standing, everyone sit down." The emperor ordered with a smile.
After Li Gong and everyone thanked the emperor for his kindness, they sat down again and heard the emperor continue: "I heard that you are having a banquet in the queen's garden today. I have nothing to do so I came with the queen to join in the fun. Don't mind if you are an uninvited guest. The King of Southern Xinjiang does not mind."
"Your Majesty and the Queen are here. I am so grateful and so happy." Li Gong said with a bright smile.
"I heard that not only the King of Southern Xinjiang is hosting a banquet today, but Princess Minghui is also hosting a banquet in the garden." The Empress said with a smile.
The emperor smiled and said, "Oh, Minghui is also hosting a banquet. The garden is really lively today."
"I heard that all the ladies in the capital have gathered together, so I am curious and want to take a look at them."
"Look at them?" The emperor asked with a flash in his eyes.
The Empress smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, the eldest prince and the second prince are not young anymore."
Unexpectedly, there would be such a blessing, and the Empress would actually come with this idea. Those who had daughters from the families of the civil and military ministers present could not help but secretly rejoice.
His Royal Highness, Li Yu, is still young, and I am afraid that it will take a few more years before he can choose a crown princess. Although the eldest prince and the second prince have reached the age of marrying a concubine, and although the emperor has already established a direct heir, who can guarantee that it will not change in the future?
The idea was long-lasting, and many people were interested in the eldest prince.
"It's okay. I'll have a chat with the King of Southern Xinjiang and all the adults. You might as well go and have a look." The Queen smiled after hearing this.
At this time, there was a noise outside, and Li Gong's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to speak out, he heard the sound of excitement coming from outside.
"Is your father here? Why don't you go and report it quickly? I want to see my father."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is well-informed. He knew that the Emperor was coming so quickly." Li Gong said with a smile, but in fact there was something in his words that was instigating a discord between the Emperor and his son.
The emperor seemed not to have heard Li Gong's instructions and said: "Yu'er is here, please let him in quickly."
Li Yu originally looked for an excuse to come to Li Gong, but when he saw Luan Jia outside, he immediately knew that his father was coming in person.
Seeing that Ruan Mianmian wanted to make the matter bigger, it would be better if his father came. Li Yu happily walked inside, but unexpectedly he was stopped by a servant who did not recognize him, so he was delayed for a while.
"My son, I bow to my father, and I bow to my mother." Li Yu was stunned when he saw the queen, and then he knelt down to pay his respects.
The emperor was very happy to see Li Yu: "Why is Yu'er here too?"
"Li Mingzhi held a banquet in Yishouyuan, and his sons and ministers came to join in the fun."
"Haha, my father and your mother are also here to join in the fun."
The empress said calmly: "I and your father just sat down, and Yu'er came. You came just in time."
Li Yu lowered his head slightly and a light flashed in his eyes. No matter when and where he did, no matter what he did, he would be in the eyes of his mother.
"My son, it's just a coincidence that I came here. I originally invited the King of Southern Xinjiang and all the adults to come over. The juniors over there just had a poetry competition, and now they are probably playing in different ways. There are so many people together and it makes the atmosphere of the New Year more exciting."
"How old are you, and you still think about playing all day long?" the Queen said dissatisfiedly.
The emperor said: "Queen, Yu'er is not very old. He is still a child. It is normal to want to play. He just needs to be serious. Let him play easily during the New Year."
"Your Majesty is right." Faced with the Emperor's warning eyes, the Queen concurred knowingly.
Li Gong glanced at the queen and the prince, his eyes flashed. There was a deep gap between mother and son. No wonder the emperor still refused to forgive him ten years later. It seemed that what happened back then had a great impact.
The emperor really didn't want to see the Southern Xinjiang King Li Gong. He didn't want to give him face at all, let alone come.
Ruan Geng and Taifu Ji entered the palace early in the morning. They thought about it and decided to persuade the emperor.
Li Gong wanted to win over the ministers but didn't give him a chance. The emperor also had to show off, so as not to make people jealous and say that he had a cold temperament and was not good for his only biological brother. Besides, this move could also appease the Queen Mother.
Full of filial piety.
Since he succeeded in killing three birds with one stone, the emperor naturally obeyed and even brought the queen with him, which was considered a complete show.
"Since Yu'er said so, you can walk around with me and see what they are doing." The emperor valued Li Yu very much. Although he couldn't understand what he was doing, he still cooperated fully.
In this way, a group of people strolled around the garden. The emperor looked at Li Gong's aggrieved look, and his mood became more and more cheerful. He also became interested in visiting the garden, and walked slowly forward accompanied by Li Yu.
Although Li Yu was anxious in his heart, he kept talking calmly on the surface.
Seeing that the wing was just ahead, Li Yu was really anxious. There was nothing exquisite in front, so what excuse would he use to bring this group of people there?
Suddenly, there was the sound of rapid footsteps in front, and a disheveled person dressed as a maid was seen running toward him with a panicked face.
"Stop." Li Yu stepped forward and shouted loudly, "Who is he?"
That maid was Chunhong, Li Minghui's personal maid. When she looked up and saw the bright yellow dragon robe in front of her, she was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and trembled, unable to speak.
Screams rang out, and everyone looked forward in the direction of the sound.
"Help!" I saw two women appearing at the corner ahead. They panicked and ran for help.
An even more surprising scene appeared. A few feet away, there was a naked man chasing them.
Seeing a large group of people in front of them, the two women suddenly stopped their steps and covered their faces. But when they heard the footsteps coming from behind, they ran forward in unison.
As they ran closer and closer, everyone, including Li Yu who was standing at the front, froze.
The two disheveled people running towards them were Li Minghui and Gu Ling'an. The man behind them, naked and with a ferocious expression, chasing after them was Li Mingzhi.
"Minghui!" Li Gong blurted out.
Chunhong, who was kneeling on the ground, came to her senses instantly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the eldest son is crazy, he is crazy!"
"Father, eldest brother is crazy, he is crazy." Li Minghui was really frightened, and she ran over with tears streaming down her face.