first minister

The former Yuan Dynasty turmoil ended completely with the rapid failure of Dongfang Ming. After the name Chongning 24 years had already withdrawn from the stage of history, it was miraculously dug out of the grave and lived for a few more months, but in the end it was As time goes by day by day, it is reaching the end.

The imperial court has already ordered that the name of Yongping will be changed to Yongping next year, which will be the first year of Yongping.

Therefore, on the penultimate day of the 24th year of Chongning, amid the joyous celebrations of the whole court, Xia Jingyun accompanied Mr. Su, Mr. Zhao, and Eunuch Gao to the palace where Emperor Chongning died.

The 24th year of Chongning is about to pass. When the reign of Chongning is no longer mentioned, when the spring comes and the flowers bloom, the coffin will be buried on the calculated auspicious day. This man who has been on the throne for more than [-] years is destined to go down in history. The supreme emperor who has left a strong mark on the world will almost completely disappear from his traces in this world.

Only fragments of words in history books and occasional sighs between high-pitched talks are left.

After chatting in useless nostalgia, everyone walked out of the palace city together.

Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, joked: "Gao Yang, you have to eat well and sleep well recently. Take care of yourself! Don't overwork yourself then!"

Before Xia Jingyun answered, Mr. Su glared, "You old fool! Do you know how to block your words?"

Although Eunuch Gao could not intervene in this troublesome topic, he still used his superb emotional intelligence and said with emotion: "The city is full of splendor and everyone is looking forward to it. It has been some years since the capital city has had such joy!"

Old Xianggong Su was not like those stupid elders of the bride who deliberately showed off to the bridegroom. What's more, there was competition from the old head of the Qin family. It's all for people to worry about. If it weren't for nothing, there wouldn't be any need for red tape between our two families. It's enough for you to be in love."

Xia Jingyun turned around and bowed, "Thank you for your kindness. Please rest assured, I will do my best to prevent anyone who comes into my home from being wronged in the slightest."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, smiled happily and said: "If I don't believe you, how can I leave my descendants to you? You have a lot of things to do at the moment, so just go about it in peace and let's go on our own."

Looking at Xia Jingyun's leaving figure, the three old men all smiled, slowly walked onto the carriage, and left slowly.

Before returning to Jianninghou Mansion, Xia Jingyun first went to Jiangninghou Mansion and visited Mr. Yun and Su Shidao.

Now that his position in the court was stable, Su Shidao also took over his relatives. As for the house, the Qin family generously offered to give him one as a gift. After all, it was his uncle's mentor.

However, Mr. Yun himself was lonely and liked to be lively, so he insisted that Su Shidao and his family live in his mansion. The Jiangning mansion became lively again after a long time.

Xia Jingyun said hello to the two old men and asked about the New Year's Eve arrangements. When he learned that Mr. Yun was going to the palace to accompany the Queen Mother and the Emperor for the holidays, he invited Su Shidao's family to his residence.

After exchanging pleasantries, he met with his wife and Su Shidao's son before returning to his home.

The Marquis Jianning's Mansion is decorated with joy everywhere, and the two small buildings in the backyard, which look across the lake, are the most joyful places among them.

He glanced at it from a distance and walked into the study with a smile. On one wall of the study, there was a huge map that was larger and more complete than the one Qin Sichao had. He picked up his pen and slowly marked on the map. The strokes are filled with information.

The heart is thinking of all living beings, and wants to embrace the heaven and earth.

During this time, he had the same enjoyment as ordinary people, and he also had his own practical and unique pursuits.

Thinking of this, he suddenly picked up his pen, and he couldn't help but feel like Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly.

Outside the study, not far away, Feng Xiuyun, who was inspecting the mansion and arranging everything in an orderly manner, found a gap and sat in a pavilion by the lake, looking at Feng Xiuyun, who was playing in the snow with a few maids with a curious look on his face. A trace of envy flashed in Xia Ningzhen's eyes, and then she shook her head mockingly.

Xie Yanzhi was sitting in the room at Black Ice Terrace. Under the orderly arrangements made by her and everyone in the original Baiyi Villa, the cleaning of Black Ice Terrace was basically coming to an end. The intelligence network of Black Ice Terrace was also gradually reactivated, and the court's eyes and ears He also gradually became wiser.

But correspondingly, she has more and more work on her hands.

She looked at the piece of news in front of her that said that gentry from many places spontaneously came to Beijing to congratulate Marquis Jianning on his marriage. She was silent for a moment and sighed quietly.

On New Year's Eve, Su Yanyan and Qin Li were in their own homes, celebrating the New Year at home as unmarried daughters for the last time in their lives.

After this time, they will be the matrons of the house, the elders of the family, and the old ladies, but they will no longer be daughters who can have fun at the knees of their parents.

But at such moments, they and their families will not feel too sad because of this. The river of time will always flow forward. Instead of wallowing in this ferry crossing and never coming back, it is better to enjoy the journey along the way. scenery, walking towards the next ferry with a smile and optimism.

Therefore, the mansions of the Su and Qin families were filled with laughter and laughter.

The Jianning Marquis Mansion was no exception. The entire Marquis Mansion was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The Xia family except Xia Yunfei gathered together to celebrate their first reunion year in Zhongjing.

Sitting at the big round table, feeling a novel experience that they had never experienced before, and a kind of harmonious family joy that had been absent for so long that they were almost forgotten, Feng Xiuyun and Xie Yanzhi looked at each other in tacit understanding, and immediately smiled.

The smile is not wild or exaggerated, but it is clear and stable, just like the happiness at this moment.

Xia Jingyun quietly took in everything and raised his glass, "We have gone through all the ups and downs this year. May we have a new look in the new year!"

Everyone stood up together, laughed and raised their glasses, drinking the snow and wind of Chongning 24 in one gulp.
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On the first day of the first lunar month, Changshan County.

Xia Yunfei looked at Zhang Hutou and said, "Commander Zhang, the defense of Changshan County will be left to you for the time being."

Zhang Hutou naturally knew why Xia Yunfei left at this moment. As for Xia Yunfei's behavior as a marquis, he stayed here and waited to accompany the soldiers before leaving after the New Year. He immediately patted his chest and said, "Marquis Don’t worry, sir! Now there are more than ten thousand elite soldiers in the city, with plenty of food and grass, and the general will surely defend the city impregnably!"

Xia Yunfei nodded, "Don't take it lightly. Peace talks are coming soon. If Dongfang Ping is crazy, he will most likely take advantage of the opportunity to launch an attack. There is no need to panic at that time. All they need to do is strengthen the walls and clear the country, and wait for help. Nothing will happen to them. When they are about to return, There will also be an explanation for the city, so remember it!"

Zhang Hutou agreed seriously, and then he said, almost as if he was blessed, "Master Marquis, I have admired Marquis Jianning for a long time. Could you please give me a congratulatory gift?"

As he spoke, he took out a thousand-tael silver note from his arms that contained a small amount of his savings.

Xia Yunfei glanced at him. Although he was not as understanding of the world as Xia Jingyun, he clearly sensed Zhang Hutou's intention to use this excuse to get closer to him. He shook his head directly, "The world today doesn't need this."

He stepped out and said, "I will help you deliver the blessings, and there will be no need for congratulations."

Zhang Hutou, who was originally feeling depressed, suddenly perked up. Xia Yunfei's voice had already sounded outside the house.

"Guard the city and wait for my return!"
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Lieyang Pass, according to the custom of the Wudang Army for many years, Jiang Yuhu and the army sergeants spent the New Year together. After inspecting the defense of the three passes and the Wudang Army camp being rebuilt on the first day of the first lunar month, on the second day of the first lunar month, Early in the morning, Jiang Yuhu and his guards were in Lieyang Pass, ready to go.

Jin Jiancheng stood aside and said with a smile: "Master, remember to bring a congratulatory gift to the junior general!"

Jiang Yuhu glanced at him lightly and said, "Take out another 1000 taels."

Jin Jiancheng immediately stepped back defensively, and Jiang Yuhu rolled his eyes, "You have known him since we were young, and you don't want to give up the chance to make friends with him in such an honest way. This is how you lose your career."

Jin Jiancheng was stunned, and then he was stunned again, "Sir, don't you never let us engage in such useless tricks to make friends with those courtiers?"

Jiang Yuhu looked straight ahead, the letter in his arms seemed to be quietly heating up in his chest, "I want you not to bother making friends with those losers. But he is not."
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In the capital city, in the imperial palace.

Although the court had entered a short break, the royal family still had many sacrificial rituals. After working for a few days, Concubine De finally had some free time and came to the imperial garden to enjoy the snow scenery.

Now Dongfang Ping is only seven years old and has no harem at all. In addition, a group of people from the former emperor's palace have been dismissed to become monks or guard the mausoleum. Concubine Shu has also left, and the harem is much deserted than before.

Several concubines of the late emperor respectfully accompanied Concubine De, following her step by step, doing their best to please her.They have no heirs and no external help. Their life in the palace, as well as their power of life and death, all depend on the words of the concubine. An Neng is afraid of being dishonest.

Fortunately, Concubine De was kind and treated them leniently, allowing them to still be considered half masters in the palace. They were also grateful.

When everyone stopped and rested in a pavilion, a concubine smiled and said: "I heard from people in the palace that Marquis Jianning will get married soon. The Queen Mother must be very happy, right?"

Concubine De gently clasped her hands in her sleeves and said with a smile: "Based on his age, it's already too late. Fortunately, it's a great joy to meet his beloved."

"Isn't that right? Miss Su family and Miss Qin family are the first-class pearls in the world. Only a strange man like Marquis Jianning can marry two people without attracting any attention!"

"Mother, if there is anything we can do to help you then, just ask."

Concubine De said warmly: "This matter has been arranged. We can all watch the ceremony together at that time."

She looked at the vast expanse of white purity in front of her, and the innocent and bright girl from more than ten years ago seemed to appear in front of her eyes.

However, time cannot be turned back!
However, this is the impermanent life! ——
The ninth day of the first lunar month of the first year of Yongping.

The day before the wedding, countless onlookers gathered in Zhongjing City to join in the fun.

Most of them are not qualified to be the guests of Jianninghou Mansion, but this does not prevent them from watching this game with their already excited hearts after the country's three consecutive border victories. Excited by the grand celebration.

And all this reached its peak when the congratulatory mission from Beiliang arrived.

"Hey, who did the Beiliang people send this time? Why don't you recognize them?"

"Do you think that's the person from your alley? It's okay if you don't know him, but from my perspective, he must be a prince, right?"

"Prince? That's not the case, Marquis Jianning is just the Marquis!"

"What's wrong with the Marquis? Can the Prince of Beiliang compare to him?"

Listening to people talking on both sides of the street, in the Beiliang team, King Jing Xue Yi and Prince Zhennan Prince Xue Wenlu looked numb, as if a strong man had been thrown into a brothel that had not been opened for a long time, and after night and day, all the energy was drained. Breath and spirit.

Even if they die, they will never think that they will have to go through those unbearable pasts again.

More than ten days ago, when they returned to Beiliang with relief, they received an edict from Emperor Liang, along with a large group of people and equipment, ordering them to take the envoy team to Zhongjing City to celebrate the marriage of the step-brother of the Queen Mother of the Southern Dynasty.

Looking at the edict, King Jing and Xue Wenlu wanted to die, but in the end they still did not dare to die, so they had to follow the team to Zhongjing in the Southern Dynasties.

Watching the team of Beiliang people walking towards Honglu Temple, everyone was talking for a long time. After talking for a long time, one person said softly: "But, in my humble opinion, our scene this time is more or less... It's not worthy of such a battle. Isn't it said that the Qin family is the richest in the world, and the Su family has a century-old foundation? When the big families in our county get married, they will be all over the city and throw money at everyone."

As soon as these words came out, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone around him. Under the scrutiny of everyone, the man couldn't help but weakened and said forcefully: "What? Is what I said wrong?"

"What do you know! That's all you have in a remote country!"

"What kind of person is Marquis Jianning? Do you care about those extravagant things? He was grateful for the initial decision of the rebellion and did not want to be extravagant. He discussed it with the Su and Qin families, and each of them spent all the money they originally planned to spend on the marriage on the resettlement of the refugees. , reclamation and assistance, and at the same time called on the dignitaries of the DPRK and China to participate. In a short period of time, the Ministry of Revenue raised a large amount of materials and food and quickly sent them to various states and counties to relieve the people's danger. What does it mean to have the world in mind?"

"Marquis Jianning didn't hold this celebration that could have been endlessly extravagant, so people like you have the energy to eat and drink enough to call him shabby! It's really ironic!"

"The things that are in the city now, the Queen Mother and Her Majesty cannot bear to look at them, and allocate money from the internal funds to decorate them. Don't feel shabby, this is the supreme honor!"

The counterattack like a torrential rain instantly stunned the man. He didn't know there was such a story behind it. He was so frightened that he threw his hands away. After this, he looked at the slightly shabby red silk on the trees beside the road, and his eyes Everything has become different.

In the first year of Yongping in Daxia, the tenth day of the first lunar month is a good time to get married.

Early in the morning, the former Zongren Mansion's great uncle, Prince Rui, the uncle of Emperor Chongning and the only remaining prince of the older generation, walked out of the palace and went to the Qin family's residence.

Mr. Linxi, one of the Three Great Masters of Tushan, straightened his clothes and walked to the Su family's residence in Beijing.

Behind them were almost all the unmarried women among the powerful people in Zhongjing, who came out in droves to the two houses to make a good relationship or get some happiness.

But despite the fact that these are all women, their positions and directions are exactly the same, and there is even more subtlety in them.

Most of the nobles and members of the royal family came to the Qin family.

Most of the girls from official and poetry families went to the Su family.

When the "matchmakers" from both sides arrived at exactly chen hour, and after they presented the wedding gift letters, the servants behind them presented all the betrothal gifts like a flowing stream of water.

Both the Su and Qin families were already in the courtyard, setting out refreshments and heating the stove for everyone to rest.

After the ceremony of welcoming the bride was over, the two ministers from Shanggongtai led eight palace maids respectively, carrying the Queen Mother's decree, to the two courtyards, and summoned Su Yanyan and Qin Li to enter the palace.

Dressed in luxurious wedding clothes, the two direct eldest ladies, Su and Qin, each boarded the four-view carriage like a phoenix chariot, and drove forward under the great love of the Queen Mother.

In front are the guards and matchmakers who are guiding the way, and beside them are the people watching the excitement and cheering. Behind them, there are also the families of the powerful and powerful.

Today, at this moment, the two of them are the most glorious people in the entire Zhongjing City!

In the palace city, in front of the main hall of Huangji Hall, there was a red carpet on the floor, and all kinds of luxurious and dense furnishings, which made Su Yanyan and Qin Li, who were used to seeing wealth, a little stunned.

Not to mention the girls following behind, the Queen Mother's love for Marquis Jianning went so far! ! !
As a result, the envious gazes they looked at the two girls became even more intense at this moment.

Jin Zhong stood aside and read loudly the decree of marriage and the decree of the two daughters.

The Queen Mother, who was equally dignified and elegant in a gorgeous dress, personally held their hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations, congratulations to you."

Su Yanyan and Qin Li returned the greeting respectfully, and then, a loud roar of Huang Zhongdalu came from behind them.

A figure slowly walked in surrounded by people.

He was wearing a red-bottomed gilded groom's suit, with an air of nobility. His body was slender yet strong, and his back was straight and solemn. He stood out among the crowd like a crane among the crowd, and his handsome face was filled with fullness. A loving smile is like a breeze blowing through people's hearts while walking.

Seeing this scene, the girls who were about to be married around saw their envious hearts beating to the extreme. They wished they could take the two girls instead and bear the boundless glory and overwhelming happiness alone.

Seeing Xia Jingyun walking towards her in such clothes, Concubine De's smile remained unchanged, and her eyes were a little more dazed.

At this moment, elegant music sounded all around, shattering everyone's reverie.

The wedding celebration has begun! (End of chapter)