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Chapter 174 The tree fell and the hozen disappeared!

You know, Emperor Yongping invited Rong Wang's family, and he specially marked the imperial decree as 'the husband and wife of the prince' to go with him.Originally, it would be unreasonable for King Rong not to go, but fortunately, the clan had disappeared for a long time, so there was nothing to say.However, if even Luo Chuchen, the concubine of the world, did not go, it would really be a bit suspicious.

One must know that the so-called palace banquet, apart from the powerful ministers of the first and second ranks in the court, the most important thing is the gathering of the royal family of the Shen family.Prince Rong's Mansion——Besides the lineage of Emperor Yongping, the most noble royal bloodline in the Jin Kingdom, the eldest son's wife will not attend... How is this possible?

Unless there is some reason why Luo Chuchen really can't go - like going into labor, or dying soon... Even if he is sick, if he is not sick and really can't get out of bed, he shouldn't not attend such occasions.

After all, this was Luo Chuchen's first public appearance at a major royal banquet after entering the Rong Palace, and it could almost be said to be the best opportunity to influence the elders of the clan's opinion of her!

"No, Cang Yu, I know you are doing it for my own good. But, this banquet... I have to go." Luo Chuchen pursed his lips, looked up at him, and said very seriously: "Your business outside , I can't help you much, but at least, I can't hold you back, can I?"

"Although I don't know what your specific plans are, I can understand from your current actions. I think you are hiding behind the scenes, no matter how the two brothers are fighting? You don't show up."

"Whether the prince succeeds or not? We don't know, but once he rebels, no matter whether he succeeds or fails, there will definitely be a big disturbance. There are many people in this court... I don't know how many people will be 'turned' in. Since we don't want to provoke People are skeptical and want to gain something, so how can you not take a little risk?"

"My father didn't attend this palace banquet because he hasn't been out of the palace for many years, and everyone has long been used to it. If you escape this... others won't suspect anything. But what about me? I'm a new wife. ! How can I not go to such a god-given occasion to show my face like the Fifteenth Palace Banquet, where I have no illness or disaster? "

"What's more, I still have me in the imperial decree of Emperor Yongping? The bright words 'invite the prince and his wife of the Rong Palace', this line of words is usually nothing. But when the crown prince is rebelling, there is no room for any mistakes. .”

"Even if everything goes as you wish in the end..." Luo Chuchen tilted his head and glanced at him, exchanging a knowing look with each other, "We also want to be famous."

"Going into battle in the face of danger, trying to turn back madness and deliberately planning, hiding evil intentions... These are two completely opposite evaluations."

"Since we have done it, even if it is dangerous, we must do it perfectly. After all... I still want to die well!" Luo Chuchen pressed Shen Cangyu, who obviously wanted to express his objection, and came to a conclusion like this.

"...Here," Shen Cangyu touched her lips embarrassingly, and said helplessly, "All the words are left to you to say, then I... what else can I say besides 'Okay'?"

"You can still say, very good!" Luo Chuchen shrugged and joked.

After the couple finally reached an agreement, they packed themselves up quickly and went to the main courtyard together.

In the main courtyard, Xu Jifei had been waiting there early, anxious and anxious, her forehead was covered with sweat, seeing Shen Cangyu and Luo Chuchen, she didn't even have time to complain, so she hurriedly urged them to come out. the government.

First of all, we went to the study to bid farewell to King Rong, and the group of three (with a few maids and guards) got into the carriage and staggered all the way to the palace.

The banquet on the fifteenth day of the new year, because there are not many people invited.However, the ministers of the first and second ranks in the imperial court ordered the imperial family and royal relatives to be added.There was no distinction between foreign ministers and family members, and only the most spacious and beautiful place in the imperial garden was selected—tables and meals were set up.

Because they were delayed at home for a while, the three people from Prince Rong's mansion came... a bit late.Although there was no banquet at the banquet, all the people who should have arrived have arrived.During the banquet, the crown prince, Prince Gong and his wife, Prince Cheng and his wife, Prince Chang'an and his wife... Except for the concubine who was still injured due to injuries, almost all the family members of the remaining princes were present.

Even King Chang'an brought his eldest son to have fun.

Even Concubine Pei, Duan Xiurong and the others came early, and now they are sitting at the top table, whispering to each other.

At the banquet, there was a staggering array of wine and wine, singing and dancing, all the wine and beauties were ready, just waiting for the master, Emperor Yongping, to arrive.

Arriving at Deyu Garden, Concubine Xu Ji led Luo Chuchen and Shen Cangyu to greet the empress, and then was led by the eunuch to sit on the seat belonging to Prince Rong's mansion.Because they are the younger brother's family of Emperor Yongping, they are not too far away from the seats of the crown prince, Prince Chang'an, etc., but there are only a few clans separated by the old prince who has achieved great success.

However, unlike Luo Chuchen and Shen Cangyu, they sat obediently at the table without saying a word.Concubine Xu left her step-son and step-daughter-in-law early on, and ran to the concubine's table on tiptoe with a smiling face full of fawning.

But... It's neither chatting with the serious sister-in-law, the queen.She also didn't accompany her mother-in-law, Empress Dowager Pei... Xu Jifei was just asking these two people for a greeting.Then he went to Duan Xiurong with all his heart.

It's true—the King of Chang'an is so popular recently, Concubine Xu Ji couldn't refuse the idea of ​​being related to the future queen mother. If it was an attitude of ignorance, she would not have 'grow' in Ci'an Palace long ago.

Concubine Xu Jifei 'went' away.Luo Chuchen sat in front of the table and turned his head to look in the direction of King Chang'an... That's called a three-story inside and three-story outside.Of course, most of these 'six floors' are female relatives.The person to talk to...is not King Chang'an, but his concubine.After all, those who are able to enter the imperial garden today, except for the clan, are all ministers of the first and second ranks in the court, even if they are optimistic about King Chang'an and want to curry favor with the future 'Prince', they still have to show some face ...

After all, the real prince was still sitting next to King Chang'an, looking at them with gloomy little eyes! !

Although the court is full of civil and military...anyone who knows a little about Emperor Yongping can understand that the crown prince is basically useless...but he hasn't been deposed yet, has he?What if he was really offended and was dragged to death by the impoverished prince?
To die together, to live and die together... They don't have that kind of friendship with the prince! !

Therefore, the courtiers did not act, but instead made the female relatives of the family come forward to talk...at least to send a 'signal' to King Chang'an, conveying the meaning of wanting to befriend.But it won't offend the prince too much, why not do something good for the two! !
On the contrary, Madam is diplomatic, if you want to admit it, you can admit it.When you don't want to admit it, just turn your head and 'forget', and just say 'I don't know, it's all about women' and that's it.

"Cangyu, look, the prince back then... Hehe, what a man above ten thousand people, he was sought after by others. But now, once the tree falls and the monkeys disperse..." Luo Chuchen shot in the direction of King Chang'an Crossbow lip smiled lightly and said: "When he did such evil things back then, I'm afraid he never thought that such a day would come!"

"No matter who it is, if you sit in a high position for too long and have no restraints around you, you will inevitably think too high of yourself and do something wrong." Shen Cangyu shook his head, looked at the prince, and sighed: "Actually... If he has been cautious Act carefully and respectfully, even if King Chang'an (and I) are around to make trouble, Emperor Yongping may not make up his mind to abolish him."

"After all, he is the eldest son, and he has been the crown prince for so many years. In fact...except for his limited personal morality and ability, there is nothing wrong with him. There are countless mediocre monarchs like him in history, and there are even worse than him. There are not a few of them. Those who should be enthroned are enthroned, and those who should be enthroned are enthroned, and no one will perish..."

"It's just that the prince was unlucky to meet you!" Luo Chuchen answered Shen Cangyu's words.

That's right, the reason why the prince ended up in today's situation, to be honest, has something to do with Shen Cangyu.If Shen Cangyu hadn't been provocative and disturbing everywhere, even if there were several younger brothers such as King Chang'an, the prince might not have ended up where he is today.

After all, compared with King Chang'an and others, he was raised by the future king of the county.The older and weaker Emperor Yongping is, the more obvious the crown prince's advantage will be... Just like now, even if the crown prince has become that virtuous, doesn't Emperor Yongping still have some scruples about abolishing him?
"It's obvious that Emperor Yongping didn't cultivate in his previous life, and because of his faults in this life, he made this life-and-death enemy of mine!" Shen Cangyu laughed lowly, echoing.

The two of you talked to each other, and I talked to each other, chatting about the prince to pass the time.After all, even though it was late, Emperor Yongping hadn't arrived yet. Even if the water was cold today, the imperial meals on the table were already completely chilled... The ministers didn't dare to show dissatisfaction with this, so say more what.

After a long time, about half an hour, Emperor Yongping finally arrived Shanshan.

"Long live God is here..." Following the eunuch's promise, Emperor Yongping, who was wearing a bright yellow five-clawed golden dragon robe, finally walked slowly to the imperial garden under the expectation of everyone.

"My ministers, my concubines, please greet the Lord Long Live, long live, long live, long live." In the imperial garden, everyone at the banquet—including Shen Cangyu and Luo Chuchen and his wife, stood up quickly, raised their sleeves and picked up their robes, bent down and knelt down, saying 'Long live'.

"Everyone loves you." With the support of Zhong Siyou, Emperor Yongping sat down in front of the top imperial case, raised his hand and stroked: "There is no need to be polite, each sit down."

"Long live thanks." Everyone in the Imperial Garden quickly thanked each other, got up and sat down.

As the host of this banquet.On such an occasion, it was taken for granted that Emperor Yongping should say something, even if it was just a few polite words.It's just... I don't know why, after coming to the imperial garden, Emperor Yongping just sat down on the dragon chair, let alone a few polite words, and didn't even lift his eyelids except for saying "flat body".

Others only thought that he felt hurt because of what happened to the prince recently, and felt uncomfortable...Only Luo Chuchen knew the 'inside story' that others didn't know.Ever since Emperor Yongping came, she has been stealing eyes on him.Then, found out...

"Emperor Yongping...Is this because he's not feeling well?" She looked at Shen Cangyu suspiciously, "Look at the color on his face, it looks pink, but in fact...you can see it if you look carefully, then It's basically powdered. Besides, when he went up the steps just now, did his feet slip?"

"Is it Zhong Siyou who has been supporting him? It seems that since entering the imperial garden, Zhong Siyou has been supporting his arm, which has never happened before... Then, did he slip on the soles of his feet just now, or did he just slip up? Can't stand still?"

No more than others, dare not look directly at Longyan.Taking advantage of the fact that it was getting late now, and Shen Cangyu was blocking the front, Luo Chuchen saw Emperor Yongping from beginning to end... After all, this can be said to be her mother-killing enemy, and, regardless of previous life or In this life, this is the first time she has seen a creature like the 'Emperor' in person.

Even during the draft, because Emperor Yongping's age was not a small matter, he didn't personally review the draft girls, but asked Concubine Pei to select them on her behalf.

"Chen'er, you can see carefully!" Shen Cangyu raised his head and tapped the tip of her nose, and said with a low laugh: "Emperor Yongping's body...is indeed not as good as before. Although I didn't get the pulse report, the evidence is reliable According to the news, the imperial doctors of the Imperial Hospital have already consulted... I am afraid that he will not live long!"

"Even if he takes care of himself carefully, he won't be troubled, and his lifespan will only be one or two years. However, in his position, he is the emperor of the Jin Dynasty, and the troubles of the crown prince and King Chang'an are in front of him. , I'm afraid it's impossible."

"Then, that is to say, his life is probably the immediate issue?" Luo Chuchen paused, digesting the shocking news that Emperor Yongping seemed to be about to become the 'Emperor', and sighed deeply. , She looked around and saw that in the imperial garden, no matter whether it was the clan or the courtiers, they were talking and laughing, drinking and having fun, and no one seemed to notice the strangeness of Emperor Yongping... "Is he deliberately hiding it?" Luo Chuchen raised his eyebrows !

"Don't hide it? So what can he do?" Shen Cangyu sneered, "As far as the current situation of the prince and Chang'an King...does he dare to die? Can he afford to die?"

In fact, Emperor Yongping didn't even dare to take the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician. The situation was so tense that he couldn't afford to be sick, even if he was exhausted to the extreme.Doesn't he still want to have a big banquet at night, and invite these people he doesn't want to invite at all?
"A good emperor, the most distinguished person in the Great Jin Kingdom, who is so mixed up that he dare not even die... Hehe, I really can't say anything." Luo Chuchen glanced at Emperor Yongping, feeling The livid under his 'blush' face, and the smile that is obviously extremely exhausted but still pretending to be energetic, it is indeed inevitable that there is a feeling of taking pleasure in others' misfortune!

Thought she would sympathize?Hehe, just kidding! !That was her mother-killing enemy! !He is still an emperor, enjoying the glory, wealth and power all his life, Luo Chuchen died tragically in his previous life, and struggled in this life until he was able to kowtow to others in the new year... I don't have the time to sympathize with him!

Just like this, the two couples sitting at the bottom just watched the "lively scene" above.Concubine Xu Ji had been fawning on Duan Xiurong's side early on, and said something, which made her laugh heartily.On the side of Duan Xiurong, Concubine Pei, who was expressionless and looked like a dead father and mother, was drinking alone, her eyes were deep, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

As for the empress, she was sitting next to Emperor Yongping... Ordinarily, in her position, she should be the one who could see that Emperor Yongping was wrong, but... I don't know why, maybe she didn't notice it at all, maybe she pretended not to see it , she just lowered her head, neither like Duan Xiurong, who greeted visitors from all directions with a smile, nor like Concubine Pei, who turned her head away, just with a look of "I'm sorry for my family, don't mess with me, or I will bite you", but ...It seems a little nervous, and it seems to be suppressed by force.

"Royal Father." Just as the guests were chatting and laughing, the most eye-catching protagonist in today's banquet—the King of Chang'an suddenly stood up, with a smile on his face. , stepped to the front of Emperor Yongping's case, and said in his mouth, "I wish my father a thousand years of pines and cypresses, and a long life without bounds." Then, he bowed to the ground.

"Okay." Emperor Yongping forced a smile, and there was warmth in his eyes.Leaning over and raising his hand with some difficulty, he put the emerald jade cup to his lips and took a sip, "My son is filial." He praised.

"I remember, fourth child, your stomach is not very good, but you are most greedy for drinking." Emperor Yongping put down the emerald jade cup, his eyes showed nostalgia, and he smiled and looked at King Chang'an. He raised his hand and pointed, "Don't go, sit down. Go to Father's side. It's the new year and the weather is cold, Father and your mother and concubine have to watch over you, lest you drink too much and have stomachaches."

"Father, how old is my son, and I'm not so ignorant when I was a child." Chang'an Wang complained with a smile.But he didn't refuse, and directly sat down at the head of Emperor Yongping.

He even personally represented Emperor Yongping and blocked many ministers who came to toast the emperor.

——The appearance of an 'heir' should not be too obvious, to the point of throwing aside the real prince who has not been deposed.

Duan Xiurong was overjoyed by this, and under Xu Jifei's praise, he was almost ecstatic.But Empress Dowager Pei and Concubine Pei were expressionless, and Empress Dowager Pei even sneered.The empress just glanced at it lightly, with a smile that was almost angleless... As for the ministers below, they met each other's eyes, and even whispered earnestly. I don't know what I learned from it.

The banquet was going on slowly in the pride of King Chang'an, seemingly without any waves.But suddenly aside, the prince who had been sitting on the upper left, obviously the most conspicuous position except Emperor Yongping and the Empress, but somehow had a 'quiet scene' effect, suddenly snorted coldly.

Standing up abruptly, he took a silver-encrusted flagon and came to Emperor Yongping in a few strides, "Father Emperor." He raised his voice, his voice was full of malice, "Since you drank fourth brother's Wine, you should also use this cup of my minister's!" Then he poured the Chunhuang flower carving into the golden cup on the Yongping Emperor's table.

"Prince, what are you?" Emperor Yongping frowned slightly, his eyes a little troubled, "I'm a little unwell, so I can't drink more. Your filial piety, I accept it, you step back!" He said.

"The fourth younger brother had just entered the wine, and the father drank it so happily. Why did he come to my minister's place and push back and forth, the future is too unfair!" The crown prince raised his eyebrows, and he was not polite at all. He didn't mean to be afraid at all, but turned his head to face King Chang'an—with a low smile full of malice on his face, he said, "Fourth brother, since the father doesn't want to give elder brother this face, you should drink for the father!"

"Brother... this..." Chang'an Wang was startled, looking at the prince's face, he instinctively felt that something was wrong, waved his hands repeatedly, and stepped back behind Emperor Yongping as he said, "It's not very good, my brother's identity ...how can I drink my elder brother's wine on behalf of my father?"

"What's wrong, didn't you have a good drink just now?" The prince didn't relax, pressing every step of the way.

"Prince, what are you going to do?" Seeing that something seemed wrong, Emperor Yongping hurriedly protected King Chang'an behind him, turned his face and sternly shouted at the prince: "It's just a glass of wine, your brother doesn't want to drink, you still have to force him No?"

"I don't want to drink!! Ha ha!!" The prince sneered, his brows raised, his eyes stern, "Today, this glass of wine, he has to drink it, and he has to drink it, but he can't let him!!"

(End of this chapter)