Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

Chapter 837 Banquet
"Hard work?" Cui Yunying snorted coldly: "Then Mr. Zhao said that Hu Liang married the eldest princess, but he suffered a lot?"

"That's natural!" Wang Wenzuo said angrily: "You only see his current glory, but you don't see the pain behind him. When Hu Liang stayed in Chang'an, he actually stayed in Chang'an as a hostage for me. Later, I met In the case of Liu Peiji's assassination, do you know what was going on in Chang'an? How many people thought that I sent someone to assassinate Liu Peiji? How much pressure did he have to deal with as a half-year-old boy? Later, Hu Liang brought four hundred people with him! Cavalry, why don’t you go to Sichuan to quell the chaos? If outsiders don’t talk about these things, why don’t you mention it if he calls you mother?”

Cui Yunying had never seen her husband angry before. She lowered her head timidly and muttered: "Of course I know it's not easy to protect him, but you can't make a good thing if it's not polished. I also hope that Sheng'er can be like his brothers. Great achievement!”

"That's right, jade cannot be made into a weapon if it is not cut. How many jade can be made into a tool?" Wang Wenzuo sneered: "I have more than forty sons on the island, and they are all being carved. If you really want to, I I will write a letter tomorrow and ask someone to send it to Sheng'er, but don't regret it in the future!"

"That's not necessary!" Cui Yunying was immediately frightened: "I don't want Sheng'er to go to the island, I'm just worried that he will suffer a loss when he grows up and there will be no one to help him. I want to find him a stronger relative so that he won't be bullied. No one helps him!"

"My father is Wang Wenzuo, and my mother is the Cui family of Qinghe. Are you still worried that Sheng'er will have no one to help you?" Wang Wenzuo laughed: "Besides, a strong wife family is a good thing, but it is not always a good thing. You are familiar with history books. Since ancient times, There are also those whose relatives are powerful and then occupy the magpie's nest, right?"

Hearing her husband's words, which were half a reminder and half a joke, Cui Yunying suddenly became speechless. If nothing else, didn't the former founding emperor Yang Jian seize the world of his son-in-law Yuwen's family with his daughter? Not only that, they also killed all the Yuwen clan, so that the Yuwen family in the Sui and Tang Dynasties were not the descendants of Yuwentai, but were just given the surname by Yuwentai.

The carriage stopped. Wang Wenzuo lifted the curtains with his fingertips and looked out through the gap. The emperor's royal chariot at the front had arrived in front of the Suzaku Gate in the imperial city. The groom and the bride had stepped out of the carriage and stood on the carriage, their It was surrounded by Qianniu Guard knights in brocade robes, and outside, the North Gate Forbidden Army separated the crowd. The people chanted Hu Liang's name, as if they had forgotten whose son he was. Seeing this, Wang Wenzuo laughed, yes! Of course, the heroic young man is more likable than the declining old man, so let him stay in Chang'an, stand at the center of the stage, and attract everyone's attention, so that he can do what he needs to do behind the scenes with peace of mind.

The bride and groom's carriage finally entered the Zhuque Gate. The towering city wall blocked the cheers of the people. The surrounding area suddenly became silent. Wang Wenzuo and his wife sat in silence in the ornate carriage and completed the final journey. After parking in front of Ganlu Hall, Wang Wenzuo helped his wife get out of the carriage. Not far away, the groom almost carried the bride out of the car, and the bride let out a breathless smile. It’s great to be young! Even if it is a trivial thing, I can still laugh so happily, but at my age, even if I win half the world, it is difficult to laugh...

"General, please! Your seat is here, on His Majesty's right!" The guard carefully extended his right hand. As the elder male at this wedding banquet, Wang Wenzuo's position is almost side by side with Li Hong's throne, only slightly lower. Obviously this was carefully arranged. Wang Wenzuo nodded and sat down in his seat. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The banquet had not started yet, but the aroma of food and wine had already filled the hall. Guests would soon pour into the throne room without any trace of it. There is no doubt that this will be a night full of singing and splendor, representing the union of the Haidong Wang family and the Tang Dynasty Li family, demonstrating the wealth and power of this marriage, and deterring all potential dissenters from surrendering to the majesty of the emperor.

After witnessing the fate of the traitors from Baekje, Goguryeo, Japan, Silla, Mohe, and Cheonshi Dao, who would dare to resist the rule of the emperor? The Tubo people are still active in Qinghai and the Western Regions, and the Turkic rebels are also causing trouble on the grasslands, but they are just remnants of Mars. As long as after two more years of operation, the canals and roads will be smoother, and four-wheeled carriages and waterwheels will be able to transport more food and equipment to the frontier barriers of Longyou and Qinghai. If Li Jingye is allowed to move from the southwest, Pei Xingjian came from Qinghai and took control of Longyou. The victory over the Tubo people was only a matter of time.

Of course, this is just the tip of his grand blueprint. While defeating the Tubo people, Sutuo's fleet is constantly moving towards the northernmost corner of the Asian continent. New immigration points are appearing one by one. One day, the footprints of his descendants will be revealed. Will set foot on the land of the New World. There, they will multiply, grow and build a new country, in this new world!

"General!" Unknowingly, the palace maid came to Wang Wenzuo. She was holding a golden pot with a smile on her face: "What do you want to drink?"

"Let's have some wine!" Wang Wenzuo said: "On your son's big day, the father should drink a few more glasses!"

While the maids were pouring wine, the guests had already begun to enter the hall. They found their seats under the guidance of the maids. Almost everyone bowed to Wang Wenzuo and showed a flattering smile, but only a few people dared to walk up to the case and say hello and say a few words. After all, everyone knew that this marriage not only bridged the cracks in the past, but also brought him to justice. Lifted to a height almost second only to the emperor.

At this time, Wang Wenzuo saw a haggard-looking woman walking into the palace with a child. She was placed not far from the emperor. Judging from her clothes, she must be a member of the royal family. But Wang Wenzuo tried hard to search for the two people in his mind, but found nothing.

"General, congratulations!"

Wang Wenzuo came to his senses, but it was King Pei Li Xian. He quickly stood up and saluted: "It turns out to be His Royal Highness King Pei, thank you very much!"

"Why should a general be so polite?" Li Xian said with a smile: "Your son married my little sister, and we will be a family from now on. After all, you are still Xiao Wang's elder!"

"Don't dare!" Wang Wenzuoqian gave in, pointed at the woman and child, and asked: "King Pei, who are those women and children? Why are they sitting so close to the emperor?"

"Oh, you mean the two people next to the pillar?" Li Xian looked in the direction of Wang Wenzuo's finger: "That woman is Xu Cairen, and the child next to her is her child, King Poyang!"

"King Poyang?" Wang Wenzuo thought about it again, but still found nothing. Li Xian smiled and said: "Oh! It's not surprising if you don't know. King Poyang is the eldest son of his elder brother. It was a whim between his elder brother and that talented man. He was born as a child, so he wasn’t taken too seriously. Even though he was his brother’s flesh and blood, he was only given the title of County Prince!”

"What? Is it that person? I think about it, he has grown so big!" Wang Wenzuo then remembered. "Yes, that's the one!" Li Xian smiled: "Actually, there is nothing we can do. The queen has never given birth to a son, so the child's identity is very embarrassing. I hope that the queen can give birth to a son this time, which will also be a good thing for their mother and son. Such relief!”

"You mean-"

"Well, if the queen gives birth to a son this time, the child and his mother should be able to go out and join the feudal clan. It will definitely be much better than staying in Chang'an Palace!" Li Xian said with a smile.

Wang Wenzuo looked at the lonely appearance of the mother and son, and couldn't help but nodded: "Yes, this is a good thing for them!"

Dusk was still an hour away, but the hall was already brightly lit, and the blubber candles on every ledge were lit. The guests who have arrived sit behind their own desks. The officials and nobles who are entering the door are informed of their names and titles by the chamberlain, and then they are led by the maid through the wide white marble steps. The brocade mats behind the pillars were all full of musicians, playing beautiful music, making the atmosphere in the hall even more lively.

When all the guests arrived, the emperor and empress came to their seats from behind the screen. Li Hong, who was full of joy, waved his hands and said loudly: "Today is a rare day of great joy. Tonight, we will not care about the courtesy of monarchs and ministers, but only talk about the friendship between relatives and old friends. So we will dispense with the courtesy of monarchs and ministers. You might as well take it easy. I won’t return until I’m drunk!”

The bridegroom and bride walked into the hall with cheers from everyone. Twenty-four girls sprinkled flower petals in front of them. Both of them were dressed in wedding clothes. Princess Taiping wore a light green embroidered tube top under her red burqa, exposing her shoulders. and the upper part of the chest. Her soft hair is coiled on the top of her head and divided into four parts. Three of the strands are coiled straight upward to form three rings, and the other strand is larger in the shape of a ring and thrown to the side. The bun is inserted diagonally in front of the bun and is decorated with pearls , there is a golden thread wiping his forehead, his smile is sweet but a bit shy.

The bridegroom and the bride sat down on the left side of the emperor's seat. The emperor and the queen first raised their glasses and toasted, followed by Wang Wenzuo and Cui Yunying, followed by the emperor's three younger brothers. One by one, the ministers and nobles stood up and saluted and toasted to the protagonist tonight. , to celebrate their union. Wang Wenzuo and Cui Yunying could not escape the siege of the crowd. They surrounded them one by one, raised their glasses, and congratulated the marriage.

Compared to the splendor of the bride and groom, Xu Cai and Li Shouwen's seats were much deserted. It should be said that they were ignored. People in a power field have an innate ability to adjust their attitude according to the other person's distance from power. Although mother and son Xu Cai and Li Shouwen are also members of the Tian family, and even Li Shouwen is the first heir to the throne, in the eyes of everyone, this mother and son seem to be a pair of transparent people, completely non-existent. This cannot but be said to be a sad thing.

However, given Li Shouwen's age, he still couldn't fully understand this fact. The various delicacies kept coming to him on the tables in front of him quickly attracted his attention, and he began to feast on them. In his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"Grandma!" Li Shouwen raised his head: "This dish is so delicious, sweet and glutinous. What is it made of? I can't eat it at all?"

"Oh, this is macaroons, made from macaroons and cheese! If you like it, eat more!" Xu Cairen wiped the corners of his son's mouth which was covered with crumbs.

"No, Shouwen has eaten enough. Mom, please eat some too!" Li Shouwen picked up the spoon and handed it to Xu Cairen. Xu Cairen couldn't help but feel sour in his heart: "If my family is nobler, the saint will naturally You care so much about this child, how come you are from a heavenly family but you haven’t even eaten this bit of macaroons?”

At this time, the music coming from both sides of the hall became more urgent, but it was the "Dance of Seven Virtues". Dozens of athletes rushed into the hall, holding shields and dancing. When they heard the familiar music, everyone in the banquet Then they sang in unison: "Accept the law and resign the head of state, and the prime minister will fight against the rebel ministers. Xiange "Breaking the Formation Music", let's enjoy the Taiping people together. The royal wind in the world, the virtue and the water are clear for thousands of years; I don't have to wear my military uniform, I will be successful today . The emperor opened the Changli calendar, and the ministers were loyal to Dayou. After Yan Ge, there was peace and autumn. "

Wang Wenzuo, who was sitting not far from the emperor, was a little nervous. He glanced at the emperor and his right hand was already on the hilt of the sword at his waist. He couldn't help but regret not bringing Cao Wenzong with him, but after watching the athletes dance for a while, they left. His Highness didn't look like he was going to attack me, so I couldn't help but feel relieved!

"Sanlang, although your martial arts skills are not as good as that of Emperor Wen, you are still above the generals who founded the country!" Li Hong pointed at the athletes in the hall and said: "This gentleman thinks that after the revolution, it will be Taipingqiu. You can also deserve it!" "

"Don't dare!" Wang Wenzuo hurriedly bowed and said: "How dare I be arrogant and put myself above Duke Wei and Duke Ying!"

"You deserve it, you deserve it! I say you deserve it!" Li Hong raised the golden cup in his hand, took a big sip, and presented the golden cup in front of Wang Wenzuo: "Here, drink this glass of wine, and everything will be over." Such a wonderful story between you and me, the king and my ministers!”

Wang Wenzuo stepped forward, took the golden cup and drank it in one gulp, and there was a burst of praise from all around. Next, the food was served faster and faster, the performances became more and more numerous, and Li Hong drank faster and faster, and more and more! After the Dance of the Seven Virtues, a monkey danced to the sound of flutes and drums while guests feasted on lamb roasted with chopped almonds and sesame seeds. The two barbarians spit fire at each other, and the four Silla girls somersaulted or walked out upside down. Sometimes they stepped on one foot on the plate to maintain balance, and sometimes they formed a big pyramid together. Accompanying this performance was the use of their stomachs. Roast pheasant stuffed with nuts.

"Lang Jun, which one do you like?" Cui Yunying asked.

Wang Wenzuo was stunned when he heard this, and found that the maid holding a barbecue spit came up. On top were roasted oily mushrooms, onions, beef, chicken and pork. The chef's skills were excellent and the food was fragrant, but Wang Wenzuo found that he didn't seem to have any. His appetite was gone, and he waved his hand to signal him to step back: "I've eaten a bit too much, so I'd better leave some room for the dishes later!"