Yang Yuanqing returned to his seat with a sullen expression. His originally good mood was ruined by Mrs. Zheng's words. At this time, he had decided to move out of the Yang Mansion tonight. Originally, he could not bear the sadness of his grandfather, so he reluctantly lived in the Yang Mansion.
, but now he can't bear it anymore and can't stay any longer.
Yang Yuanqing was lowering his head and considering where to move tonight, whether to Prince Jin's Mansion or the inn where Shan Xiongxin lived. After much deliberation, he decided to move to Prince Jin's Mansion.
Not far away, about fifty seats away from him, Mrs. Cai had found her husband Zheng Shanyuan. They looked at Yang Yuanqing and whispered something. Zheng Shanyuan's face changed and he asked a few more questions. Mrs. Cai pointed
Pointing to Mrs. Zheng opposite, Zheng Shanyuan's face became more and more serious. Finally, he couldn't sit still anymore, got up and walked towards Yang Yuanqing.
Yang Yuanqing poured himself a glass of wine. Suddenly, someone behind him whispered: "Nephew Yuan Qing!"
When Yang Yuanqing turned around, he saw Zheng Shanyuan again, standing behind him with an embarrassed look. Yang Yuanqing really didn't have the slightest fondness for the Zheng family at this time. He picked up the wine glass and asked lightly: "Is there anything else, Shibo?"
"I just got the news that a friend of mine passed away unfortunately. There will be a funeral tomorrow in Lantian County. I have to rush there early tomorrow morning. I'm really sorry for my nephew. I can only have a luncheon tomorrow."
Yang Yuanqing sneered in his heart. News about this person came so quickly. He also smiled and said, "Actually, I am also looking for a chance to tell Shibo that I have something to do tomorrow and cannot go to the Zheng Mansion for a banquet."
"That's best, otherwise I would feel so guilty that I wouldn't be able to sleep well for a few days, so I felt relieved and said goodbye first!"
Zheng Shanyuan cupped his hands and was about to leave. When he took a few steps, Yang Yuanqing suddenly smiled and said: "Zheng Shibo, that Panying sword is actually sold in the Liren market. It costs twenty cents a piece. If Zheng Shibo likes it, I will buy one for you..."
how?"
Zheng Shanyuan was shocked and ran away in a panic. Yang Yuanqing drank all the wine in the glass. He stood up and prepared to leave the birthday banquet... He had had enough of what he had experienced at today's birthday banquet.
But at this moment, a loud shout came from outside the door: "His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!"
The main hall suddenly became quiet, and there was no sound. Even the music stopped. Everyone's eyes were directed towards the gate. Yang Yuanqing's seat happened to be next to the gate. He stood out very prominently... so he had to sit down temporarily.
. The wall was built to isolate the guests on both sides. For a moment, Yang Guang's laughter came from outside, "I have always wanted to visit the border fortress, and I have been thinking about it. The Khan will entertain me well."
"The Turks look forward to His Majesty's arrival...just like the grasslands look forward to the sun."
Immediately afterwards, a large group of people walked into the main hall. The two leaders were the Sui Emperor Yang Guang and the Turkic Khan... The Sui Emperor Yang Guang woke up from a nap not long ago. He was well rested. He seemed to be in high spirits and chatted and laughed with the Khan.
Khan made a special trip to Beijing to meet the new emperor. He just arrived yesterday and happened to meet Princess Leping's birthday party.
In such high spirits, Yang Yuanqing killed Datou Khan in the battle of Harry Lake, which directly led to the split of the Western Turks. The Tiele tribes controlled by the Western Turks and the tribes that were formerly in the blue broke away from the Western Turks... and took refuge in the Eastern Turks.
The power under Ranqian's control increased rapidly, and each tribe's population exceeded one million, dominating the grasslands.
At this time, Ranqian had already surrendered to the Sui Dynasty. He went from being a down-and-out leader of a small tribe to becoming the overlord of the grassland. This was entirely due to the support of the Sui Dynasty... which made him feel grateful.
In addition, in the Battle of Harry Lake, Yang Yuanqing defeated Xue Yantuo's army of 20,000 with 3,000 men, which allowed Ranqian to witness the powerful combat effectiveness of the Sui army. The grassland people believed in strength, and the Sui army's strong strength made Ranqian dare not do anything wrong.
think.
Behind them, Princess Yicheng and Empress Xiao of Tujue Kedun were followed. Dozens of palace maids and maids followed them, but there were only two people behind Princess Yicheng. One was her personal maid, and the other was her personal maid with a sword.
Female guard. When Yang Yuanqing saw this female guard, he was stunned. He couldn't believe his eyes and blinked again. Yes, it was Yu Chi Wan. At this time, Yu Chi Wan was no longer dressed as a Sui soldier.
, and changed into women's clothing.
Yuchiwan wears a hooded hat, a brocade Turkic skirt, a leather belt around her waist, and a sharp sword. She is very tall. After five years of training in the army, she now looks even more heroic and vigorous.
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Yang Yuanqing was in confusion. Didn't Yuchiwan go back to his hometown to visit relatives? When did he go to the grassland to become Princess Yicheng's bodyguard? How come he didn't know about it at all?
Yang Yuanqing was originally going to sneak away through the small door next to him, but Yuchi's unexpected appearance made him give up the idea of leaving. He wanted to find an opportunity to ask Yuchi face to face.
But today’s distinguished guests are not just the Turkic Khans, but also Yuan Taizuo, the special envoy of the King of Goguryeo. This is a middle-aged man in his forties, tall and with a thin face.
, looked capable and powerful, and next to him was a boy of 17 or 18 years old, who looked exactly like Yuan Taizuo. With his slender face and sinister eyes, he should be Yuan Taizuo's son.
He held a jade ruyi in his hand, but he still held it in his hand like a knife. Yang Yuanqing's sharp eyes noticed his fingers. They were long and powerful, as if they contained a very skillful power. Just from the fact that he held them
From Yu Ruyi's posture, it can be seen that he is a master of swordsmanship, but Yang Yuanqing was a little surprised that such a master of swordsmanship appeared in Goguryeo.
The official next to Yuan Taizuo was Yang Yuanqing's father, Yang Xuangan, the minister of Honglu Temple. Because Yuan Taizuo was not the king of Goguryeo, the accompanying level was slightly lower. Originally, there were also princes of Silla who came to Beijing in the past few days, but because
Silla and Goguryeo were at odds with each other. Goguryeo attended the birthday banquet, but the prince of Silla did not attend due to poor health.
The main seat in the front of the hall is still empty. The host of today's birthday banquet, Princess Yang Lihua of Leping, has just come out and is already waiting. She changed into a red satin brocade dress and applied a thin layer of powder on her face.
It looks radiant under the light.
Qimin Khan knew Princess Leping, and he quickly saluted her deeply to express her birthday congratulations. Yang Lihua returned the gift with a smile, and she affectionately pulled Princess Yicheng over and asked her to sit next to him.
To be precise, Princess Yicheng is Yang Lihua's clan sister and the daughter of the clan, but she had a very good relationship with Yang Lihua before she got married.
They are both relatively close to nature and share a common language with each other. Today is the first time Princess Yicheng has returned to her hometown in several years since she got married. She is in a particularly excited mood and has many things to say.
Yang Lihua asked about the situation in the grassland. At this time, she noticed Yuchi standing not far away. Seeing her heroic appearance and the spirit of a heroine, she smiled and asked: "Did you find this female guard in the grassland?"
Princess Yicheng glanced at Yuchiwan, smiled and said: "She is actually a Sui soldier from Dali City. She has been disguising herself as a man... to join the army for my father. I really need a personal guard like this, and she is also willing. It just so happens that this time I am going south.
I met her on the road and she came with me."
"Dali City?"
Yang Lihua frowned and asked, "Then isn't she Yang Yuanqing's subordinate?"
"Eldest sister also knows about Yang Yuanqing?"
"I'm very familiar with him. He's a nice young man who values affection and justice... I like him very much. It's a pity that Eying got married early and is a few years older than him. Otherwise, I would have to call him as my son-in-law."
Yang Lihua made no secret of her love for Yang Yuanqing. In fact, she also told Empress Xiao on the other side. Empress Xiao seemed to be savoring the sweet apples, but in fact Yang Lihua knew that every word she said... Empress Xiao would hear it.
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Eying is the only daughter of Yang Lihua, Yuwen Eying. After marrying Li Bi of the Bazhu Kingdom, she was the son of Li Chong of the Shangzhu Kingdom... Li Min, the Duke of Jingcheng County, also gave birth to a daughter named Li Jingxun, who is five years old this year.
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Yang Lihua just said this, but even saying this surprised Princess Yicheng. Originally, Princess Yicheng returned to Beijing this time because she wanted to tell her brother Yang Guang about Yang Yuanqing's achievements in the Battle of Lake Harry. She
She heard that Yang Yuanqing did not receive a reward for the Battle of Lake Harry, which made her extremely dissatisfied... Others did not know the significance of the Battle of Lake Harry, but she knew it very well.
However, Yang Yuanqing actually won the favor of Princess Leping, which made Princess Yicheng quite happy. At least Yang Yuanqing also had a backstage.
Princess Yicheng also smiled and said: "He is indeed very good. He even saved my life in Lake Harry... This time when I come to Beijing, I also want to thank him in person. Is he here?"
Princess Yicheng looked around, looking for Yang Yuanqing.
"He is here, in the seat next to the door. You can't see it from here." Empress Xiao said calmly from the side.
Princess Yicheng was startled. She was about to ask Empress Xiao when a bell rang. Feng Deyi, the master of the birthday banquet, said loudly: "Your Majesty, please give a speech!"
The hall suddenly became quiet again. Sui Emperor Yang Guang picked up his wine glass and laughed loudly: "On this fine night, I would like to first express my most sincere respect to Princess Leping and wish her eternal beauty. Let us first toast to the princess!"
"I wish your Royal Highness the princess eternal youth!"
All the ministers raised their glasses together and drank it all. Yang Guang poured another glass of wine, raised his glass and smiled again: "At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to all the guests who came to attend the princess's birthday banquet, including our distinguished guests who came from afar.
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To express my gratitude, it is now late autumn, and it is the time of great ripeness. I take the opportunity of the princess’s birthday banquet to wish my country in the Sui Dynasty a good harvest every year, peace in the world, and people living and working in peace and contentment. Everyone, let’s drink this cup again!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
All the ministers responded in unison and drank the wine in their glasses together.
At this time, the drums sounded and the music burst out. A group of dancers dressed as warriors rushed to the hall and danced a passionate and unrestrained formation dance in the hall.
Ranqian liked the excitement. He watched the dance for a moment and then shook his head. Yang Guang laughed and said, "Khan doesn't like it?"
Ranqian leaned forward and replied: "The dance is very beautiful, but it is a little too soft and lacks a masculine spirit."
Xiao Hou laughed at the side and asked: "Then what is used to entertain the Turks at the banquet?"
"Reporting to the Empress, Turkic banquets usually include wrestling and dancing by Turkic girls, but it is more about trial riding."
In fact, the purpose of Ranqian was to lead the cavalry. During the Kaihuang period, the Turks twice sent envoys to Beijing to compete with the Sui Dynasty on the cavalry, but they failed both times. One was defeated by Chang Sun Sheng, and the other was defeated.
Under He Ruobi, Rangan came to Beijing this time
, and also brought three young archers with him. He had been looking for opportunities. The Turks were Sui ministers, and it seemed provocative to directly propose an arrow contest, so Ranqian waited for the opportunity of the banquet to compete with others on the pretext of adding to the fun. He lost.
You won’t lose face, and you won’t hurt each other’s relationship if you win.
Yang Guang was so smart that he immediately understood what Ran Qian meant. He stroked his beard and laughed: "Do the Turks want to compete with the Sui Dynasty in arrows?"!