Red makeup against the world

Chapter 923

The prince nodded and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, everything is settled, I just came to see you."

"Did the emperor say when the celebration banquet will be held?"

"Father said, while he is still energetic, let me bring a message to my mother, and I will discuss it with him tomorrow." The prince said: "I see what father means, and I want to proceed as soon as possible."

Empress Cao pondered slightly, and said: "There are still a few days until New Year's Eve, as soon as possible, it is better to get together. Your father is not in good health, it is better to have fewer banquets."

For Emperor Qinglong today, no matter what kind of banquet it is, it is just a burden to his body.But the crown prince had just returned, and he announced that he would replace Emperor Qinglong in the imperial court.

If he doesn't attend these necessary banquets, it will inevitably make people speculate and people's hearts will be unstable.This was a situation that Emperor Qinglong did not want to see.

If you want to prepare perfectly, it is more appropriate to hold the celebration banquet after the new year.However, combining the two into one is even more important for Emperor Qinglong to recuperate.

The New Year's Eve banquet has to be arranged every year in the palace, and now it is just a link of rewarding meritorious officials.Although the time was rushed, it was not rushed.

The prince gave a "hmm" and said, "I think so too."

Right now his status is as stable as Mount Tai, the longer Emperor Qinglong lives, the longer it will be for him to learn the art of becoming a king.The more stable the political situation, the smoother it will be when he ascends the throne in the future.

At this moment after the discussion, Empress Cao said: "There is one more thing, have you met the second daughter of Duke An's family?"

With the status of the Duke's Mansion, the congratulations in the palace will not be missed.See, I must have seen it.But the prince thought for a while, and only had a vague impression in his mind.

He smiled, in fact, it doesn't matter what she looks like, what matters is her identity.

"Why, the Shi family has also figured it out?" Empress Cao brought up this matter at this time, and it will definitely not be for no reason.He couldn't think of any other reason except that the Shi family wanted to burn his hot stove.

Empress Cao smiled and said, "What do you think?"

"can."

The support of one more state government means that his position has become more stable.He is still only a prince, not yet an emperor, so he is incapable of ignoring the loyalty of the Duke's Mansion.

Taking a step back, even if he becomes the emperor, he still needs the loyalty of his subordinates.

The relationship between him and the princess is very strong, but his identity is doomed to make it impossible for him to be a couple for the rest of his life, Fang also understands this.

Therefore, his harem will be filled sooner or later.

The relationship between the former dynasty and the harem is inextricably linked.If he makes good use of every imperial concubine position, he will be like an elite soldier.

Because of the abolition of the crown princess, Emperor Qinglong devoted himself to the political affairs of the previous dynasty, resulting in an empty harem.

The majestic king of one emperor, the lord of Gao Mang, and the most famous in the harem, have only one empress and two concubines.He is not even satisfied with the position of the fourth concubine, let alone the nine concubines below.

The prince felt that this was too tiring.If a mere concubine position can be exchanged for the loyalty of a Duke's mansion, why not?

Empress Cao looked at him appreciatively. Her son became more and more mature and stable, and his words and deeds were getting closer to the king of a country.As an emperor, interests come first, feelings come second.

"In that case, I will let her sit beside me at the celebration banquet."

As the mother of a country, besides the emperor, who else has the qualification besides the emperor?By making an exception like this, everyone attending the banquet can see clearly, and the purpose of giving the marriage will become logical.

However, she still needs to inform Emperor Qinglong of this matter in advance.

The two emperors and empresses have known each other's preferences and taboos clearly for decades.

"Go back and rest quickly, you have to get up early tomorrow." Empress Cao touched the prince's stubbled cheek in distress.After returning from the north, the crown prince's face had the color of wind and frost.

The prince knew in his heart that tomorrow was the first time he would appear in front of civil and military officials as the replacement of Emperor Qinglong.This debut, of course, cannot be ignored.

He nodded, stopped procrastinating, and bowed back.

After the prince left, Changle Palace returned to its usual desertedness.

It was already very late at night, Empress Cao looked at the exquisitely decorated courtyard outside, and felt as if a hole had been opened in her heart, and the cold wind whizzed inside.

The children have grown up and have their own fortunes, and she no longer needs to plan everything carefully for them.

The prince returned to the mansion, and the princess concubine took care of him; in the Xuanzheng Palace, Emperor Qinglong was accompanied by Jiang Bingwei.And what about myself?

Empress Cao hugged her arms tightly, and her eyes fell on the nails that were dyed with Kodan.

Her life is like these beautiful nails.It looks gorgeous, but the inside is empty and has no temperature. It can be cut off and discarded at any time.

On such a night, the figure of a young man flashed in her mind unexpectedly.

If, if life can be repeated, if it is to spend a lifetime with him hand in hand.At her age, she must not be so lonely, right?

Empress Cao shook her head mockingly, what if?How can life be repeated?
If I let him down, I should bear the consequences.

……

In the city of Luoyang, the carnival night is drawing to a close, and the curtain is gradually coming to an end.

A few stars hang in the sky, casting a layer of hazy starlight on this majestic city.Wu Zhengxiang took Xu Wanzhen's hand and walked on the street.

From time to time, a drunken man slapped his sword and shouted wildly, and there were groups of teenagers who swayed their youth wantonly and sang loudly.

In Wu Zhengxiang's left hand, he was holding a jug of fine wine from the Western Regions, and in his right hand he was holding Xu Wanzhen.Her cheeks were flushed from the wine she drank, and her gait was slightly tipsy.Looking at Wu Zhengxiang, he smirked from time to time.

Wen Mulan followed them from a distance, and seeing the figures of the two walking hand in hand, she suddenly thought of Fengqi.He said that he wanted to marry himself, that he didn't care about all the past, maybe, he should try?

Wu Zhengxiang had never seen her drunk before, so Xu Wanzhen, who was so drunk, made him laugh.

There was a voice deep in his heart, telling him that this kind of Xu Wanzhen was the real her.In the past, she was wrapped in rules and etiquette, occasionally she could catch a glimpse of her true nature, but immediately shrank back, so that he couldn't touch her.

Seeing that there was no one around in the street, he picked up her body and used his posture to fly towards Duke Zhong's mansion.

Wen Mulan, who was following behind, only felt that the two people in front had disappeared in a blink of an eye, leaving only the silk satin that was blown up by the wind on the street and slowly fell to the ground.

She stomped her feet, put her inner strength on her toes, and galloped along the footsteps of the two.

The drunk man who staggered across the street was blown around by the strong wind brought by their continuous passing, spun around and sat on the ground with a plop, and fell asleep soundly.

"Wanzhen."

After entering Zhiyuan Residence, Wu Zhengxiang softly called her in his arms.

Maybe it was because his embrace was too warm and comfortable, Xu Wanzhen grabbed his skirt and fell asleep.

(End of this chapter)