Phoenix Fight: The First Concubine

Chapter 115 Tigers
Because it was just a family banquet, only the brothers and a few sisters-in-law were invited, there were no elders, it was just Xiao Mingrui and her brother-in-law taking care of this little brother.

It's just that this way, it's unavoidably a little cooler.

"There's no need to invite any theater troupe. Isn't it better to play a game of throwing pots than singing?"

Murong Wei has never been used to listening to opera, in fact, she has always been unable to understand.

Seeing what she said, Madam Zheng asked people to prepare game tools such as throwing pots, so that these men could have something to play with.

When it was time for the banquet, the guests had already arrived one after another.

Xiao Mingchen had arrived earlier, and at this time he and his elder brother were welcoming the guests in front, while Murong Wei went to arrange for the female relatives.

The visitor was a guest, King Qi was the elder brother, Xiao Mingrui didn't refuse to invite him, and King Qi didn't choose not to come, but brought Princess Qi and his son together.

Although everyone has long been fighting like a black-eyed chicken, but on the surface, at least everyone is brotherly and respectful, smiling all over the face, making it impossible to see the slightest discomfort.

Seeing King Qi being ushered to the waterside pavilion, Xiao Mingchen curled his lips and said to himself: Bad luck.

Xiao Mingrui glanced at him: "Turn back on your temper, don't argue with fourth brother."

"How can I argue with him, how could it not be him who started the trouble?"

It is said that Cao Cao arrived, and the fourth prince, King Wei, came from the palace. Together with the sixth and seventh princes, the youngest eighth prince also came. He was being led by his brother, and he was looking left and right curiously. Those who have lived in the palace will see everything new.

When the brothers met, they naturally wanted to greet each other for a while, and when everyone was here, they pushed me to go to Penglai Zhouting.

The pavilion was built on the lake, covering a wide area, even setting up seven or eight tables would not be a problem, as each guest was seated as the guest of honor, it was quite lively.

Prince Qi and the Eighth Prince are about the same age, no adults play with them, they started to play by themselves.

"Second brother's garden here is indeed a blessed place in the world. It's really a good place." King Qi smiled slightly, "Standing by the lake, if you read books and write poems, wouldn't you be in heaven?"

The king of Chu applauded and said, "That's true, second brother, younger brother is also very envious."

Murong Wei ordered people to serve the food, because they were all acquaintances, so she was not polite.

"Several uncles, don't be envious of coming and going, it's not good to have an empty stomach."

The crowd laughed.

When the dishes started to be served, there were dim sum and cold dishes first, but it was just an appetizer.

Xiao Mingrui invited Xiao Mingchen to drink, wishing him a happy birthday, all the brothers toasted one by one, and after one round, Xiao Mingchen turned red from drinking.

Seeing this, Murong Wei said: "Today is Fifth Brother's birthday, I think Fifth Brother should make a wish."

"How do you say that?"

When Murong Wei saw that the maid had brought a birthday peach, she pointed to the white and rosy birthday peach in front of her, and said slyly: "You will make a wish on the birthday peach later, don't tell anyone else, and then share the birthday peach with everyone. But even if God listened to your wish."

Probably because he had never played like this before, Xiao Mingchen was immediately interested, and the eighth prince yelled: "Second sister-in-law, I want to celebrate my birthday too!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing.

The sixth prince educated him: "It can only be done once a year."

"Why can't you celebrate it every day?" The Eighth Prince dissatisfied, "It would be great if I could celebrate my birthday every day."

Murong Wei couldn't help but said: "If the eighth brother wants to celebrate his birthday every day, it's not impossible."

"Is there another way?" The fourth prince smiled and said, "Second sister-in-law, you can't be fooled."

Murong Wei glanced at him, seeing how he said it, how could he be so unpleasant?
"Of course there is a way." Murong Wei said mysteriously, "But if I say it, I will get a lottery."

Murong Wei was about to speak, but at this moment a servant girl came to report that Emperor Jianwu had rewarded her with something.

Princess Qi was unhappy, probably because of jealousy.

Emperor Jianwu's actions really made the several sons present have different expressions.

Even the eighth prince, the youngest, stopped being mischievous and said with a smile: "I wonder what delicious food my father sent you?"

Who grew up in a big dyeing vat like the imperial palace, how can there be a heartless one?
Xiao Mingchen also didn't expect his father to do this, but when he saw the maid who came to give the gift, his expression changed immediately.

It's not his fault, it's really that the person who gave the gift was none other than Xie Mingyan.

Xiao Mingrui's dark eyes moved slightly, his fingers clenched tightly, thinking to himself, is this woman coming to talk to him again?
He had some calculations in his mind.

It was also the first time Murong Wei saw Xie Mingyan after that banquet.

Today, she was wearing a female officer's uniform, a purple collar and narrow sleeves, a small sunflower blouse with gold rings and folded branches embroidered all over, a skirt with red borders sewn with gold, small gold flower bow-shaped shoes, and a black gauze beaded emerald hat on her head. Wangfei, she stepped forward and bowed softly: "My servant thank you for the tea, and by the emperor's order, I am here to present a reward."

Xiao Mingchen got up and said: "Miss Xie, you don't have to be polite. Father asked you to come and give the reward, do you have an oral order?"

"No, the emperor just said that today is His Royal Highness King Qin's birthday, so he asked someone to send a gift to congratulate King Qin on opening his mansion."

Xiao Mingchen hurriedly cupped his hands and said in the direction of the Forbidden City: "Thank you, Father, for your kindness."

Xie Mingyan brought over the red lacquered panlong box he was holding in his hand: "Please accept it, my lord."

Xiao Mingchen thanked him, and then accepted the things.

He didn't open it right away, but Xie Mingyan said with a smile: "Your Highness might as well open it now and take a look."

King Qi smiled slightly, still looking like that, and he couldn't see any uneasiness because of this matter. "Since that's the case, Fifth Younger Brother might as well open it up and have a look, so that the brothers can see the gift from the emperor."

Xie Mingyan couldn't help admiring that demeanor and looked at him a few more times.

Murong Wei was also observing Xie Mingyan at this time, and saw that she was pretty and pleasant today, and her makeup was even more delicate, it was obvious that she had put a lot of effort into it.

She was amused in her heart, thinking that this woman's desire to show off was much stronger than hers.

She usually doesn't like to be in the limelight, how do you look at this, she looks more like a time-traveling girl.

Seeing how she admired Qi Wang, she really felt a little ridiculous in her heart.

Could it be that she still wants to be on two boats?
She doesn't care about people like Xie Mingyan. If she is so reckless, she doesn't need others to punish her. Sooner or later she will punish herself to death.

She never thought that Xie Mingyan could destroy her relationship.

If so, it would be the greatest insult to her and Xiao Mingrui.

Xiao Mingrui played with the jade wrench in his hand, and said calmly: "Fifth Brother, that's fine, just open it and have a look."

Xiao Mingchen raised his eyebrows and said: "I think Father must be reprimanding me."

He said and opened the box.

In fact, there is nothing special in it, just a calligraphy and painting.

The fourth prince stepped forward and pulled off the scroll for him, and everyone saw that it was a picture of a tiger in the middle of the mountain.

There is a group of tigers in the deep valley among the high mountains.

Among them is a particularly handsome one, which is obviously the Tiger King. Surrounding the Tiger King are several tigers, obviously its children, with different expressions.

Some had looks of admiration, some were provocative, some were leisurely, and some were turning around and roaring at other tigers.

The tiger group seems to be at ease, but there are many unusual competitions among them.

Next to this painting is the inscription Jianwu Yubi, stamped with the private seal of Emperor Jianwu.

The faces of the brothers all changed.

The movements of Xiao Mingrui's hands stopped, he looked at the painting, at the Tiger King on the painting.

The tiger king was at a strong age, but he might as well turn from prosperity to decline. He looked at the tigers with affection, but also with a little wariness and vigilance.

This ambivalence is exactly the portrayal of this tiger.

Or it is also a portrayal of the father.

For a moment all he could think of was the famous poem.

"Originally born from the same root, why is it too urgent to fry each other?"

He looked at King Qi, and at this moment, King Qi also looked at him.

The gazes of both of them were obscure, challenging and also dissatisfied.

Born in the royal family, they had to fight for power and status, and they also had to fight to fulfill their ambitions.

Although they are brothers, so what?

Father, father, you have come here since this time, so how can you not understand the situation of your sons?
It's just that Emperor Jianwu hoped that his sons would be brothers and sisters, so none of them would superficially dispute.

"It's really a good painting, isn't it? I want to keep my father's imperial brush well." Xiao Mingchen laughed loudly: "This is the best gift I received today. I will go to thank my father when I return to the palace. .”

So, this matter is quite strange, it was enough to give it directly in the palace, why is it so troublesome to send it here?

The fourth prince couldn't see his smug look, so he stepped forward and shouted: "Thanks for that, but I didn't understand this painting, brother, you said that the father sent this painting to the fifth brother, to say What?"

King Qi glanced at him, and did not comment on his behavior of pulling himself into the water, but said indifferently: "I don't dare to guess what Royal Father is thinking."

After finishing speaking, he took a glass of water and wine and said to Xiao Mingchen: "Fifth brother, I would like to toast you a glass, I wish you update every day and show your grand plans."

"Thank you bro."

Seeing Xie Mingyan, Princess Qi was really upset, so she said with a smile: "Miss Xie for your hard work, I think it's better to go back and reply to the father quickly, so that the father can rest assured."

Murong Wei glanced at her, who is the master here?

She got up and said: "Miss Xie, you have worked hard too. In my opinion, it's better to use water and wine here and return to the palace. Xiangtao, let someone prepare a table and banquet..."

"The concubine is too polite, I don't want to trouble you, I just need to accompany you to drink some water and wine, there is no need to spend money."

As soon as she said this, the people on the side couldn't help but look at each other.

Murong Wei was also at a loss for words for a long time, wondering if this woman couldn't understand the words or something?

She wants someone to prepare a banquet for her elsewhere. Who does she think she is, and what qualifications does she have to have a table with their concubines, or does she want to have a table with some men?
She is an officer, not a princess!

It was Murong Wei who recovered quickly, and said indifferently: "Miss Xie is the person who serves by my father's side, so don't be negligent, and you are an envoy to give gifts to my father, how can it be so easy? Xiangtao, Let someone set up a table over there in the bamboo building."

It's close over there, and I can see here, but I don't sit at the same table with them.

This is a family banquet, even if she is an envoy, it is inconvenient for her to stay here.

Xiangtao secretly laughed in her heart, she has long disliked this woman, and now she is very happy to see her deflated.

After hearing Murong Wei's words, Xie Mingyan was also ashamed of the meaning in her words and blushed a little.

Murong Wei first said that she was just a court lady serving the emperor. Although she was ordered to give gifts, she was not qualified to sit at the same table with the princess.

She was in a hurry just now, thinking of getting closer to these nobles, but she forgot the etiquette.

Originally, she shouldn't have stayed here to eat, but thinking about being able to get close to these people, she finally stayed with a calm face.

"Thank you, my servant, my concubine, it was my servant who was rude just now."

Murong Wei said gently: "What are you talking about being impolite? I think Ms. Xie has a well-behaved face."

Concubine Chu couldn't help laughing, thinking that didn't this mean that she was honest on the surface, but she was actually a restless master?
Xie Mingyan's smile was a bit stiff, and he looked at the girl in front of him carefully, and saw that she was wearing a golden cloud and phoenix trousers all over the place, a seawater river cliff horse-face skirt, her black hair was pulled into a bun, and she was wearing a pearl, white, jade, and emerald headband. , The red gold bat spits pearls and flowers, there are two bright pearls between the ears, bright eyes and white teeth, snow skin and beautiful face, it is truly unparalleled in beauty.

Her smile is as gentle as a spring breeze, her eyes are especially touching, and her spirit is so high that it makes people forget the world.

Even Xie Mingyan was very amazed, in the past and present, it is rare to see such a fairy concubine-like figure!

This is Princess Luo?

She quickly remembered the records in the history books, and her eyes moved slightly. Is this the legendary Princess Luo?

It really is extraordinary!

She never took this ancient woman seriously, but here she has already eaten a few soft nails.

Especially when facing Murong Wei, she felt even more ashamed. The other party's elegant demeanor made her feel that she was thinking too simply.

Can she really defeat this woman, occupy Xiao Mingrui's heart, and become prosperous and rich in the future?

When leaving here and following the maid to the bamboo building not far away, Xie Mingyan was full of thoughts.

Especially, she just saw Luo Wang smiling at Luo Wang, with a doting look, it is obvious that their husband and wife have a deep relationship.

"My sister, you..."

Xiangtao said lightly: "Don't dare to call the ladies in the palace sisters, thank you, lady, please, and wait here in the east room for a while, and there will be a table."

Xie Mingyan was suddenly choked up by her anger.

After a while, she brought some money to give Xiangtao, but Xiangtao also refused.

Xie Mingyan originally wanted to ask Xiangtao for news, but he ignored her at all, and told Wan Xia to stay with her, so he went back to Penglai Zhouting to continue serving the princess.

Wan Xia stared at Xie Mingyan with big eyes.

"Sister, you are not very old, when did you come to the palace?"

Wan Xia smiled and said, "I, I haven't been here for long."

"Really, I just saw the princess today, she is really a beauty, tsk tsk, the princess is really lucky to marry His Royal Highness Luo Wang."

Wan Xia smiled and said: "Is that so, the servants just came, so they don't know anything."

Xie Mingyan was suffocated for a while, and from here, he could still see the princes and princesses on the other side of Penglai Island, drinking and having fun.

She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, but this kind of place was not where she said she could do whatever she wanted.

She didn't have the qualifications to go there, so she could only delay time.

She didn't believe that Luo Wang could be indifferent after seeing those things yesterday, and could not come to ask her what was going on.

That being the case, she was not in a hurry, and planned to taste it slowly, and see the Lord again when the time is right.

The banquet soon came to an end in an atmosphere of different thoughts between the guests and the host.

Murong Wei asked people to prepare throwing pots and other things for these people to play.

Since the Eastern Jin Dynasty, literati and bureaucrats have been very fond of throwing pots. Several people are also very interested in holding arrows and throwing pots.

This throw is not directly thrown in, there are various tricks, and the difficulty is different.

Xiangtao and Murong Wei reported the situation at Xie Mingyan's side, Murong Wei raised her eyebrows, and teased her, "Why don't you take money, don't take money, don't take money, what a fool, you, why do I have such a maid?"

Xiangtao regretted too much: "Yes, do I want to go back?"

Murong Wei smiled and said: "Just let Wan Xia keep an eye on her, don't let her make trouble."

She glanced at Xiao Mingrui who was playing pitching, and thought, Xiao Mingrui might ask her, right?

At that time, she felt that she could eavesdrop, of course, when he knew it well.

In fact, she was really curious, what is this classmate going to say?

Is she a dream, or is she a fairy?
She was also full of doubts about her identity.

Curiosity made her want to find out about this person.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for Xiao Mingrui to leave temporarily by taking advantage of the urine escape.

Before he left, he glanced at Murong Wei, the corners of Murong Wei's mouth turned up, and she also found an excuse to leave.

The couple are quite in harmony.

Not long after, Xie Mingyan, who was eating slowly, saw Xiao Mingrui appearing here.

Wan Xia stepped forward to salute, Xiao Mingrui waved his hands and said, "Go down."

Xie Mingyan's heart skipped a beat, thinking, it seems that what was given to him yesterday must have shocked him.

As long as she tells some things she knows, he won't be shocked if she doesn't believe her, and she won't be regarded as a prophet.

Xiao Mingrui glanced behind the screen in the east wing, there were four landscape fans, and Murong Wei was hiding there to eavesdrop.

He is well aware of this.

"Slave servant please rest assured, the prince."

Xiao Mingrui sat down on the mahogany rose chair in front of the table, didn't speak, just looked at her.

This put a very strong psychological pressure on Xie Mingyan. In this situation, she finally couldn't help but speak first.

"Did your lord read the note that the servant gave you?"

Xiao Mingrui said playfully: "I don't know why you wrote those specious things, but it seems that at least you have achieved the purpose of attracting my king's attention."

When Xie Mingyan heard this, he said urgently: "My lord, what the slaves wrote are all true. I really only knew about this because of your mother and concubine's dreams."

Xiao Mingrui raised his eyebrows: "Why should I believe you? Unless you can produce enough evidence, don't make me believe this kind of nonsense. From now on, you have a quarter of an hour to say, if you don't have enough evidence, don't Blame me for not sweeping the floor to see off the guests."

Xie Mingyan originally had a lot to say, but was limited by the time he set.

What can you say in a quarter of an hour?

She thought about it for a while, and finally made up her mind.

To say, but also to say the most important!
"The empress told me some things, she told me by the way when she dreamed."

Xie Mingyan didn't dare to say that he was a prophet, for fear of being regarded as a lunatic and a monster.

Anyway, if you talk about the dead, no one can prove it, right?
"You are going to be the emperor in the future." Seeing Xiao Mingrui's indifference, she said, "It's not been a few years. You will become the crown prince when you are 25 years old, and you will succeed in the throne after that. The reign title is Qiande."

Xiao Mingrui's heart stirred up a huge wave, he narrowed his black eyes slightly, although he didn't speak, his mood was obviously affected.

"Ridiculous, do you think I'll believe you if you just make up some lies?"

When Murong Wei overheard this, she was even more shocked, thinking, could it be that Xie Mingyan knew the history of the Great Qin Dynasty?

She doesn't know anything!

What's going on here? Could it be that Xie Mingyan is actually a descendant of the Great Qin Dynasty?

"Of course my servant is not making up lies." She continued: "Even though the empress is pregnant, she is actually a daughter. You don't have to do anything about it. This servant feels that if you do nothing, it is filial piety to the emperor. As for Qi His Royal Highness, he cannot beat you."

Thinking of King Qi's fate in history, Xie Mingyan felt that it would be too miserable if the man she knew now fell into that kind of situation, and she couldn't bear to go deeper.

However, just these words have already shocked Xiao Mingrui.

The queen was pregnant with a daughter. Only a few people knew about it, and he came to this conclusion after some calculations.

He didn't think that his father would tell this little palace lady such a secret thing.

"Actually, you can also cooperate with His Royal Highness King Chu. He has a heart disease inherited from his family and his health is not good. This disease was passed down from his mother and concubine, so he doesn't want to make this public, fearing that the family of the concubine will be offended. "

Murong Wei rubbed her forehead, she knew this matter best, if Xie Mingyan could even know this, then she must, she must know history!

Having said that, Xie Mingyan stopped talking.

She is not a fool, it is impossible for her to die without knowing everything.

She felt that as long as she didn't say anything, Xiao Mingrui would definitely get close to her in order to trick her out, and if she worked harder, she would definitely be able to achieve her wish.

Xiao Mingrui digested the news.

She said three things, each of which was shocking.

In fact, Xiao Mingrui is still very confident about his future.

Perhaps, this is due to his strong confidence in himself.

But if what she said is true, judging from the fact that the father doesn't want to make a prince at all, what will prompt him to make him a prince in five years?

And the third brother has a genetic disease?
He didn't even know about it!
He didn't show a look of shock, but lowered his eyes in thought.

Xie Mingyan knew that he needed time to digest, and she had confidence in herself.

"Since you know so many things." He paused, then said indifferently, "Then do you know your own destiny?"

Xie Mingyan's heart beat wildly, and after a while, she said as if nothing had happened: "Ms. Concubine Shu said... this servant has a relationship with you in a previous life, so this servant will be your woman in the future. But this servant did not tell you these things to please I just want to help you."

Xiao Mingrui laughed secretly in his heart, wondering why some strange women always appear these days?

So what if she knew something useful, something no one else knew?
Without her, wouldn't Xiao Mingrui not be able to get the position he deserved in the future?
When his woman?
"Really?" Xiao Mingrui smiled slightly: "So you are really a very kind person."

Xie Mingyan didn't know whether his words were sarcasm or the truth, but he said a little embarrassingly: "I'm just doing what I should do. And I also want to repay the kindness of Empress Concubine Shu."

Xiao Mingrui stood up and said, "Okay, I admit that what you said is really surprising."

His smile is misleading, making it difficult to tell whether it is sincere or perfunctory.

"Miss Xie, I hope you can keep silent by your father's side and don't get involved with other people."

Xie Mingyan's heart jumped wildly when he heard this. Could it be that this is a promise?
She concealed her excitement and said, "Yes, I know myself well, and I will definitely not cause trouble for you."

Xiao Mingrui pursed his lips, "In that case, you should wait here for a while before leaving."

"Xie Mingyan let go now, Xiao Mingrui left.

Before leaving, she whispered again: "My lord, this servant reminds you, your concubine... Sigh, you should pay more attention to her."

(End of this chapter)