Many people came to the Zhongyihou Mansion to congratulate them this time. No matter what their intentions were, at least they were smiling on their faces.
Some people with small official positions but interesting interests went back one after another after they had had enough wine and food.
Of course, the Hou Mansion also prepared some gifts in return.
Therefore, when His Majesty Li Er arrived, except for a few people who had special friendship with the Hou Mansion, the rest were either in high positions or very important.
So, after getting the consent of His Majesty Li Er, they merged directly into one seat.
With His Majesty Li Er at the head and Yang Fan as the host, they sat opposite each other.
Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Li Ji, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin, Xiao Yu, Sun Simiao and others were listed in sequence, and half of the backbone of the imperial court gathered here.
His Majesty Li Er and these important ministers of the court first congratulated each other and exchanged cups. They were toasted in turn, and the wine became more and more intense.
The eldest grandson Wugou and Concubine Yang were two women in their prime, one was graceful and fragrant, the other charming, clear and elegant. They were sitting on the left and right sides of Empress Xiao, laughing and chatting sweetly. The banquet was lively and festive.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Changsun Wugao picked up the wine and stood up, his eyes moving and his red lips lightly parted.
"Today Marquis Zhongyi recognizes his relatives. I would like to congratulate the Queen Mother on the addition of a son, and Marquis Zhongyi on the acquisition of an elder. May you be a loving mother and a filial son, support each other, and congratulate you with wine."
"Congratulations to Empress Xiao and congratulations to the loyal and righteous Marquis!"
Under the influence of the fine wine, everyone was a little tipsy, but they still raised their glasses to congratulate him.
As the host, Yang Fan sat opposite the emperor and the queen. Others might be afraid of the queen's power and did not dare to look carefully, but Yang Fan had no such scruples. After all, Changsun Wugou was sitting directly opposite him.
At this time, Changsun Wugu was wearing a light green dress, with light blue peonies embroidered on the cuffs, and a few auspicious clouds drawn out with silver thread.
The hem is lined with a row of blue sea water clouds, and the chest is wrapped in a wide piece of light yellow brocade. The body is gently turned and the long skirt is spread out. Her movements are as graceful as a willow blowing in the wind.
Her hair is exposed in a wind bun, her brows are lightly swept, her eyes are full of spring, her skin is as smooth as warm jade, her cherry lips are red and delicate, and the two strands of hair beside her cheeks are blowing gently in the wind, adding a bit of allure.
Style.
And her eyes that move flexibly are as bright as stars. She is wearing a light green dress and her waist is not too tight. She is so beautiful that she cannot be compared to the world.
After swallowing his saliva, Yang Fan really couldn't figure out how women in ancient times took care of themselves. Is it because the air was good?
She is still so beautiful in her thirties, as if she is getting younger with age.
The same goes for Empress Xiao, who is sitting side by side with her eldest grandson Wugu. She is in her seventies but looks like a middle-aged lady in her forties or fifties. How dare you imagine that?
The two are worthy of being empresses whose names have been passed down through the ages. Not only are they virtuous and virtuous, their beauty is even more touching, and their temperament is truly extraordinary.
Even though he was used to seeing beautiful women, under the influence of alcohol, Yang Fan almost burst into tears.
Although the beauty of Wu Meiniang, Wu Shun and Xiao Shiyun is not bad, after all, they lack a mature charm like a peach.
Noticing Yang Fan's fiery eyes and Yang Fan's swallowing movement, Changsun Wugu's pretty face turned red, his eyes widened, and he secretly blamed Yang Fan for his rudeness.
For some reason, Changsun Wugou quickly glanced at His Majesty Li Er and quickly raised his glass to cover up his mood swings.
Then came Concubine Yang's congratulatory speech, which was different from the graceful, elegant and virtuous eldest grandson Wugao.
In this kind of situation, Concubine Yang seemed to be even better at pleasing people, and she even knew who liked to hear what kind of words. With just a few words, everyone present would raise their wine glasses.
She is worthy of being a princess of the former dynasty. Not only is she beautiful, but her eloquence is also extraordinary.
No wonder the original historical records show that after the death of the eldest grandson Wugou, if His Majesty Li Er wanted to establish a queen, it must be Concubine Yang.
During this period, Concubine Yang seemed to be very close to Yang Fan. She frequently drank wine and talked sweetly. In a few words, she revealed the life-and-death relationship between Yang Fan and her son Li Ke.
Yang Fan also felt that he was very compatible with Concubine Yang's temperament, so he often drank until the glass was dry. The atmosphere was good, but he felt a little confused in his heart.
After all, I don’t know how to address each other properly.
According to seniority, Concubine Yang is also the descendant of Empress Xiao. At this time, Empress Xiao is her godmother, so they are said to be equals.
Of course, what surprised Yang Fan even more was Princess Gaoyang, who really surprised Yang Fan!
Although this beautiful girl hardly said anything today, she frequently raised her glasses and looked at her with a pair of blurred eyes from time to time. Her affection was so strong that she couldn't let it go.
The grape wine rippled in the glass like flowing waves, reflecting the blush on the beautiful girl's cheeks. She wore a long dress with colorful gilt threads, which not only set off a hint of naughtiness but also reflected nobility.
The cuffs of the light apricot lotus arms are engraved with dark rose patterns, revealing the small hands like onion tubes, making it even more charming.
It has to be said that Princess Gaoyang's dress combines cuteness, unrulyness, beauty... in one body, which makes her seem contradictory and harmonious.
After everyone drank their cups and finished their congratulations, their eyes naturally followed His Majesty Li Er.
At this time, His Majesty Li Er's face was red, and he was at least eighty drunk.
Li Er stood up unsteadily: "Today's banquet was really enjoyable. Marquis Zhongyi really knows how to enjoy it. I didn't expect that the banquet would be even grander and more delicious than the royal meal in the palace. I'm envious!"
Hearing this, Yang Fan was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer the question.
Admit it, but I really don’t take the emperor seriously.
A marquis eats better than the emperor, what do you want to do?
If you say a few words of humility, it would be too hypocritical.
Which of the ministers here has not eaten all kinds of delicacies from all over the world, but now he is eating and drinking all kinds of food regardless of his image. Who would believe that it is not delicious?
On the other hand, Empress Xiao on the side came to the rescue and said: "My son wants to be alone in his old age, so he has made such a big deal. It is indeed too expensive, Your Majesty, don't blame me."
His Majesty Li Er waved his hands, burped, and said, "I am very pleased that Yang Fan has such a filial heart, and that Empress Dowager Xiao can enjoy her old age in peace."
"Besides, it's not unacceptable for young people to enjoy themselves."
"People have to be more stable after they get married and start a business. Now in the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, there is no heir to Nuo Da's family business, which is a bit inappropriate."
"Now Empress Xiao is Yang Fan's godmother, that is, she is the elder of the Hou family. My daughter is also quite old. I wonder when do you plan to let Yang Fan marry into the family?"
Everyone suddenly realized that Li Er was urging Princess Gaoyang to get married.
Princess Gao Yang was also extremely embarrassed at this time, but she boldly looked at Yang Fan, looking affectionate.
Seeing Yang Fan smiling and nodding, their eyes met, causing the arrogant Princess Gaoyang to lower her head.
Empress Xiao smiled and said slowly: "Thanks to Your Majesty for not giving up, this is the blessing of the Hou Mansion."
"Princess Gaoyang is beautiful and generous, gentle and courteous, and smart and cheerful. It is indeed a great blessing from the emperor that my son can marry the princess."
"All matters are decided by His Majesty. I will ask the Marquis Mansion to cooperate."
His Majesty Li Er pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Concubine Gao Yang died young, and now that I see that she is about to get married, it can be regarded as a break for me."
"Besides, this kid Yang Fan always likes to cause trouble. Getting married can calm him down so that he can devote himself to serving the people."
"In my opinion, how about holding a grand event on an auspicious day after the imperial examination in the spring of next year?"
Yang Fan was slightly stunned, then stood up and said: "Your Majesty, it is already the end of the new year. Although it is said to be after the Spring Science Examination, it is actually only a few months."
"It's only a few months until the day of the big exam, and the time is a little tight. Wouldn't it be wronging Her Highness the Princess?"
"What's more, although he is lucky enough to marry a princess and does not need to build another princess palace, Wei Chen still wants to build a new mansion as a new prince's palace to marry the princess."
"Although everyone in the house has already made preparations for this marriage and there is no rush, some preparations will still take some time."
"After all, marrying a princess is a major event in life, and there is no room for carelessness. I kindly ask Your Majesty to give you more time to prepare."
Princess Gaoyang was so moved by these words that her charming big eyes almost shed water.
Although she is infatuated with the other person, how can she not be happy to have such a husband who values her.
His Majesty Li Er nodded with a smile and asked Yang Fan to sit down: "I am very pleased to see you attach so much importance to Shu'er. So what do you think?"
Yang Fan pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, please set the wedding date to next winter."
His Majesty Li Er laughed loudly and waved his hand: "That's right! However, you and Shu'er Naji can prepare the ceremony first. Tomorrow is the Little New Year, and I plan to ask the eminent monk to combine the horoscopes for you."
"My lord, I obey the order!" Yang Fan quickly agreed.
In ancient times, marriage required three letters and six etiquette.
The three letters refer to the documents used when getting married, generally including the letter of appointment, the letter of ceremony, and the letter of welcome;
The six etiquettes refer to the six etiquettes in the process from the marriage proposal to the consummation of the marriage, namely, nacai, asking for the name, naji, nazheng, asking for an appointment, and personally welcoming.
Since Princess Gaoyang and Yang Fan have already known their relationship, and the marriage was designated by His Majesty Li Er, the steps of accepting and asking for their names can of course be skipped.
Najib needs to go to the temple to find someone to calculate their birth dates in order to achieve peace of mind.
Seeing that Yang Fan did not bear the burden today, His Majesty Li Er nodded with satisfaction and even breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, Yang Fan, a monster like Yang Fan, was tied to the royal chariot. He was really afraid that Yang Fan's stick would delay the wedding again and again.
But then I thought about it, and His Majesty Li Er felt a little uncomfortable.
It's like selling your daughter to keep the empire stable.
As a result, His Majesty Li Er felt a little unhappy and said displeasedly: "This matter has been settled. You guys remember to bring your birth date to the palace tomorrow. I am tired, so I will go back to the palace first."
Yang Fan couldn't help but be stunned by Li Er's words. The emperor's change of attitude was too quick. It was true that he was with the emperor like a tiger.
But before Yang Fan could say anything, Xiao Sizi quit.
The little guy is having fun with Nalan Minyue.
Nalan Minyue was having so much fun playing with all kinds of stories and toys, how could she be willing to leave?
So he hugged His Majesty Li Er's thigh and said: "Father, Sizi wants to play with sister Minyue and doesn't want to leave. Can you stay tonight?"
Concubine Yang also requested at this time: "Your Majesty, I haven't seen my mother for a long time. Why don't I stay tonight so that I can talk to my mother more."
These words put His Majesty Li Er in a bit of a dilemma.
After all, the medicines you take every day are not carried with you.
If I were to spend one night here, I really don't know if I could bear it.
Just when Li Er was about to refuse, the eldest grandson Wugou continued: "Your Majesty, I am feeling a little unwell today, and Miracle Doctor Sun is here. Why don't you stay at the Hou Mansion for one night, and let Taoist Sun take a look at me."
Now it was difficult for Li Er to say his refusal.
At the moment of the dilemma, Wang Huangui, who was standing on the side, came to the rescue and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has a secret report that has not yet been processed tonight. It is not appropriate to stay in the Marquis Mansion for a long time..."
As Li Er's personal old eunuch, he knew all of Li Er's secrets. Of course he understood why His Majesty Li Er was in such trouble, so he quickly made up a reason.
Hearing this, Li Er breathed a sigh of relief. It was the eunuch who had followed him for decades who understood him best.
However, seeing the disappointed look of Concubine Yang and her daughter, and thinking of the fragile body of her eldest grandson Wugou, she quickly said: "I have something to do and can't stay long, so the queen will stay with Xiao Sizi and my beloved concubine for one night in the Hou Mansion."
"Now that Master Sun is here, Xiao Sizi's health has been not good, so I would like to ask Divine Doctor Sun to come and take a look..."
"Yes!" Of course Sun Simiao did not dare to refuse.
Afterwards, Li Er took Li Zhi and his party back first.
The emperor had left, and Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and others also left one after another, and were taken back to the mansion by their own servants.
There was no sound of fist-pumping and toasting, and the whole place suddenly became silent.
Wandering into the backyard, Wu Meiniang was already waiting. Seeing Yang Fan's drunken appearance, she couldn't help but complain softly: "My husband doesn't know how to take care of his body, why do he drink so much wine?"
Yang Fan chuckled and said with Wu Meiniang's ear: "Wine can make you happy, Mei Niang, do you want to try it?"
"Husband..." Seeing Yang Fan's narrow-minded eyes, Wu Meiniang stomped her little feet in disbelief, then raised her head and said: "Princess and Meiniang will sleep together tonight, husband will find a place to rest by himself."
Yang Fan was slightly stunned and said in surprise: "Why does Princess Gaoyang always sleep with Mei Niang every time she comes? Do you have something..."
"What did you say, husband?" Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes at Yang Fan.
I really don’t know what is going on in my husband’s head.
He just wanted to show his goodwill to Princess Gaoyang. How could Yang Fan think so obscenely, let alone two women?
With that said, Wu Meiniang directly pushed Yang Fan out.
Yang Fan asked depressedly: "Then where should I sleep today?"
Wu Meiniang smiled: "It doesn't matter if you go to sister's place or to sister Shiyun. I don't care where my husband goes, as long as he doesn't freeze."
When Yang Fan, who had been kicked out, was hesitating, the maid came to report that Changsun Wuguo asked him to go to the side courtyard.
When Yang Fan rushed to the side courtyard, Sun Simiao was taking the pulse of his eldest grandson Wugu, and Concubine Yang was sitting quietly aside, waving to him with a smile.
She is dressed in palace attire with brilliant embroidery, her face is beautiful and her temperament is gentle, she wears a beaded bun on her head, and a red gold necklace on her neck.
The skirt is tied with a pea green palace ribbon, covered with a colorful slate green and silver rat jacket, and underneath is an emerald flowered crepe skirt. Her fair cheeks are lightly powdered, making her look like a fairy princess.
Together with the graceful grandson Wujiu next to him, they were like two charming lotuses side by side, which made Yang Fan couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Seeing Concubine Yang's cheeks turn red with embarrassment, she bowed and saluted, "Wei Chen has seen these two empresses."
Concubine Yang glared at Yang Fan fiercely, pretended to be calm and said: "No need to be polite, I will give you a seat."
As he said this, he pointed to the seat in front of him.
At this time, Sun Simiao had already checked Sun Wugao's pulse and said, "The Queen is fine. As long as you pay more attention, your asthma will not recur."
"Thank you, Taoist Master Sun." Changsun Wugao's voice was gentle and soft, and he turned to Yang Fan and said, "Does Marquis Zhongyi know the purpose of why we called you here?"
"Please express it clearly!" Yang Fan held his tongue and replied quickly.
But my heart is so tired, so if you have anything to say, just say it. We are not roundworms in your belly. Aren't you tired of guessing?
Although the two of them are dignified, beautiful and extremely attractive, I can only look at them but not touch them. Aren't they separated from each other? I might as well hug my little beauty!
If they had known what Yang Fan was thinking, Changsun Wugou and Concubine Yang might have immediately called for someone to pull him out and chop him down.
Changsun Wugou did not answer. Instead, he looked at Sun Simiao with a worried expression and asked, "Miracle Doctor Sun, I wonder if you have noticed that there is something wrong with His Majesty's complexion today."
Sun Simiao was slightly startled, then hesitated and said: "Your Majesty is losing both energy and blood. If you don't pay attention, your life may be in danger."
Changsun Wugou and Concubine Yang looked at each other, showing that they were indeed like this, and asked worriedly: "Does the miracle doctor have a solution?"
Sun Simiao pondered for a while: "If the old Taoist is right, your majesty is suffering from a loss of Qi and blood caused by excessive sexual intercourse. Of course, the old Taoist needs to diagnose the pulse specifically to know how to remedy it."
Changsun Wugou did not ask any more questions. Instead, he turned to look at Yang Fan and said, "Does Marquis Zhongyi now know the purpose of why I asked you to come? In fact, I discussed this matter with you a year ago."
"Your Majesty's body is really so weak? Is there any solution?" Yang asked with a frown.
Of course he also saw that His Majesty Li Er had a physical problem.
After returning from the expedition to Tibet, Yang Fan saw traces of tobacco grease and gouache on Li Er's face.
It was obviously to cover up his haggard and thin figure, which really surprised Yang Fan.
A year ago, Changsun Wugou mentioned to him that His Majesty Li Er was taking a medicine, but he did not expect the side effects to be so severe.
Sun Simiao was a little confused and asked puzzledly: "Does your Majesty have other questions?"
Seeing Chang Sun Wugu's signal, Concubine Yang said: "A year ago, Your Majesty found a group of monks from nowhere, and they refined a medicine for Your Majesty."
"It is said that the medicine of qi combined with yin and yang can achieve the purpose of prolonging life and even immortality..."
After listening, Yang Fan was silent for a long time, raised his eyes and asked: "The purpose of calling Wei Chen here is..."
Who can persuade this emperor?
After all, even Zhang Sun Wugao couldn't persuade His Majesty Li Er, let alone himself, so Yang Fan never mentioned this matter again.
His Majesty Li Er is the emperor!
This guy is obviously obsessed with pursuing immortality. If he dares to oppose it, he will be beheaded by him.
Changsun Wugou and Concubine Yang seemed to have made some kind of decision, and said in unison: "We also know that it is impossible to persuade His Majesty, so we hope that Marquis Zhongyi can find out where these monks are staying and catch them all."
"At the same time, please invite Chief Sun Daocheng to come into the palace to diagnose and treat His Majesty."
Hearing this, Yang Fan was frightened and did not reply.
If he destroys His Majesty Li Er's dream of pursuing immortality, if he is discovered, ten heads will not be enough to chop him off, Yang Fan hesitates!
Of course Concubine Yang, the eldest grandson of Wugou, saw Yang Fan's dilemma. She lightly opened her red lips and asked, "Does Marquis Zhongyi have any scruples?"
"The first thing we have to do is to let His Majesty know the dangers of the medicine he takes." Yang Fan said firmly.
For a moment, both Changsun Wugou and Concubine Yang were silent!
If they could really persuade His Majesty Li Er, they would not come to Yang Fan deliberately. The reason why they made up lies and stayed here was to find a solution.
If His Majesty Li Er really has health problems, the Tang Dynasty may really enter a precarious era.