Dong Gong Mei

The horseshoe was sick overnight, and the flames almost dyed the entire city of Chang'an red.

Zhao Xiwei lay on the bed tossing and turning, until the rainstorm suddenly came in the middle of the night, and the rain fell densely like beans, hitting the bamboo leaves with a clattering sound.He fell asleep listening to the rain, and woke up at dawn, and it was already calm outside.

To be precise, every street and square was guarded by the imperial guards.

Zhao Xiwei stood at the gate of the courtyard, looking at the empty street in the distance, and couldn't help frowning.

The long halberd guards stood upright, the archers were waiting in full force, and there were even soldiers on tall horses patrolling non-stop.

The six armies were under martial law, and the entire city of Chang'an was solemn.

It's just one night.

With lightning speed, Li Xuanye plunged the entire imperial capital into an unprecedented panic.

The aristocratic families, relatives of the emperor, important officials in the court, and all forces were all frightened stupid by this thunderstorm and thunderous action overnight.

Yinbao was dumbfounded: "Then we... we can't go out either? I just waited to pick up the custom-made headgear at Mingzhufang! Oops!" She stomped her feet anxiously, "This is a congratulatory gift for the concubine. Immediately." It's a birthday banquet, how can we delay it?"

Zhao Xi shook his head slightly: "Forget it, don't worry about it, let's go back to the house first." As he said, he turned around.

"Ah?" Yin Bao was taken aback, quickly lifted up her skirt to follow, and shouted: "Have you changed your mind? You are not going to the banquet? The servant girl will go to the palace to say something?"

"What are you in a hurry for?" Zhao Xiwei stood still and said with a smile, "Look at the posture outside, how can the princess hold a banquet?"

Three thousand imperial guards waited on the long street like iron barrels, among them, even the civil and military officials had their baths, the wine shops and clubs were so frightened that their doors were closed, and the common people didn't even dare to visit.

No one knew exactly what happened. They only vaguely knew the words "Fayan Temple", "Peihou Mansion", "Assassination", and "Fire". No one knows, and no one dares to inquire.

After a few days of anxiety, when the martial law was lifted, it was already May, and ten days had passed since Wang Hao's birthday.

But all the posts were sent out, and the banquet was also prepared. After much thought, the princess decided to hold the birthday banquet on the fifth day of May.

Dragon Boat Festival.

Zhao Xiwei is very vigilant about this day.

According to the heavenly scriptures, "Duanyang in May brings misfortune to Xiao Qiang", she really wanted to see what exactly caused Xiao Qiang's misfortune.

On this day, the wind was warm and the wine was fragrant, and the Jiangxia Palace was very lively.

The old prince used to be an important minister of Tuogu, and he also co-regented with the queen mother. In the generation of King Jiangxia, although his foundation is not as good as before, his reputation is still first-class.

The prince only has a wife like the concubine, and the two of them have a very deep relationship. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she is the most valuable woman in the entire Chang'an city.That is, all the dignitaries and dignitaries came to visit. Looking up, there are many crowns and covers, and the hall is full of gold and purple, which is a happy scene.

When Zhao Xiwei entered the inner court with Jinxiu, it was an auspicious time, firecrackers were bursting, accompanied by the sound of the shengxiao, the princess was dressed up and dressed, wearing a seven-fold crown, standing in front of the hall with the prince, accepting everyone's congratulations.

The master of ceremonies announced the toast, and everyone stood up and raised their glasses to congratulate: "I wish the princess a happy life!"

Zhao Xiwei glanced across the court from a distance, then was taken aback.

In the past, banquets usually used screens as walls to separate the male and female seats.But today in the palace, men and women are sitting together.

The folk customs of the Wei Dynasty were open, and it was common for women to ride horses, shoot and hunt, and do business.

In such a moment of daze, the aunt in charge bowed forward: "Princess! The princess has reserved a seat for you!" Then she smiled and helped her hand, "Princess, please follow me."

The banquet hall of the Wangfu was arranged with great care. The crocodile curtains were almost transparent, and when the sunlight fell obliquely, it reflected a golden light like broken jade.

The actor Yue You, holding a musical instrument, sits behind the curtain.

As far as the eye can see, every place is full of brilliance. What's more rare is that a spring water is drawn in front of the hall, and a few small red carp are raised. The flowing water is gurgling, and the fish are swaying. .

The aunt in charge led the way generously, while apologizing softly to Zhao Xi: "Our concubine is inseparable at this moment, and please don't see outsiders. Our mother said that I will come here to make amends in person later. , and have a good drink with you."

"What's the point of my aunt, today is the birthday of the concubine, and I should be the respected lady of the younger generation. There is no reason why the lady came to respect me." Zhao Xiwei followed her into the inner hall, and looked at the table calmly. Sweeping, my heart suddenly skipped a beat.

The seats here are arranged in four directions, and all the nobles from Beijing and China are seated.

The north seat is the main seat, and naturally the eldest princess and her family members sit there.

The rest of the seats were seated in sequence according to their status, namely the Zhao family, the Gu family, the Qiao family, the Cui family, the He family, and the Tang family, and the bottom few seats. Although the people sitting could not be named, they had met face to face. .

They are all acquaintances.

What surprised her was nothing else, but that there was a female family next to the Tang family.

It's the Pei family.

The Pei family... Didn't they say that Lord Hou was assassinated?Why are you still in the mood to go to the banquet?

He was puzzled in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, he just swept his eyes away and paused again.

There was an empty seat between the seats of the Gu family and the Zhao family.

Just what was left for her.

The aunt in charge personally brought melons and fruit cakes, and said with a smile: "You are the princess who was appointed by His Majesty, and you have saved him. Your status is first-class, so I specially arranged a table for you."

"Thank you, Princess, for your concern." Zhao Xiwei pulled back her skirt and entered the table.

That's what he said, but there were still whispers in the banquet.

As long as there is a wink, no one can tell that Zhao Xiwei has a rift with the Zhao family, and it is not uncommon for him to sit at the same table for dinner!
The seats are full of famous people, and most of them are friends with Zhao Xiwei on weekdays, so no one will bring these trivial matters of the inner house to the table.

Although Xu Yunjiao curled her lips and looked rather displeased, she had just experienced a miscarriage and her body was a little weak, so she was not in the mood to worry about it for a while.

As soon as Zhao Chengyan saw Zhao Xiwei take her seat, her face immediately burned, as if she had been slapped heavily, causing her entire face to burn.

The whispers around her seemed to be laughing at her, reminding her of the whips she received, the bullying she received...

The hatred is like a tide and cannot be calmed down.

wait and see... wait...

She twisted her handkerchief, repeating these words in her heart, but when she met Zhao Xiwei's eyes, she trembled again, and her momentum softened completely, so she bit her lip and lowered her head unwillingly.

Zhao Chengyu next to him sneered, and was about to say something when his sleeve was pulled.

"Sister Yu, don't be stupid..." Zhao Chengyan shook her head lightly, with a look of helplessness.

"Hmph." Zhao Chengyu flicked his sleeves, finally holding back his anger.

But there's always that one person who can't help being stupid.

A woman in purple stood up and flattered Zhao Xiwei: "Princess, you are here! Tell me to wait!" While raising the wine glass, she pulled the girl beside her, "Zhier, come, let's Let's give a toast to the princess together!"