Domineering female general: The evildoer is too black-bellied

Chapter 17 Shangyuan Festival
The days passed day by day in the strange relationship between the two of us.Fortunately, Liu'er doesn't go back to the mansion very often now, and only asks his soldiers to come to inform him when there is something to do, and lives in the barracks all day long.

Soon today will be the traditional "Lantern Festival". People in the Great Chu Kingdom also call it the Lantern Festival, which is what we often call the Lantern Festival.

In this dynasty, people seem to attach great importance to celebrating this festival. As early as a few days ago, the palace sent a notice, saying: Let the officials of the fifth rank and above in the court celebrate the Lantern Festival. They must bring their family members to attend the meeting together. Naturally, a post has already been sent to my general's mansion early this morning.

Come to think of it, this is the first major festival that I have come to this big Chu country, so naturally I have paid more attention to this matter.

Earlier, I heard that Yun'er in the mansion said: In Dachu, the common people will have breakfast early in the morning on this day, and the family will go out together, release water boats into the river, and go to the river to worship the dead ancestors Of course, if there are young masters and young ladies of the right age at home, people will also take these men and women to the Yuelao Temple to seek marriage on this day.

So, in my impression, the ancient Shangyuan Festival is just the modern Ching Ming Festival fused with the traditional Chinese Qixi Festival, which is not much different from the festivals we modern people celebrate.

Unexpectedly, very early this morning, I saw the steward Zhang in the mansion come to report: "Now, the palace has sent someone to pick up the general! The person also said: General, you should prepare well quickly, and then follow him into the palace. His Majesty is still waiting for you in the palace."

I heard the steward Zhang say to me: "The meaning of the Shangyuan Festival is very different to those of us who were born in official families, and it is very different from that of ordinary people."Because on this day, all the royal relatives and relatives in Kyoto will go to the palace to attend the ceremony in accordance with the rules of their ancestors, and hold a collective ceremony. After that, we royal family members will go to the imperial mausoleum together, Setting fire to the boat, worshiping and sacrificing the ancestors of the Great Chu is of great significance to the royal family. It can not only allow the former emperor to protect and protect the royal descendants of our Great Chu, but also pray for the long life of our Great Chu.

The most interesting thing is that I heard that on this day, all the senior officials and ministers in the palace will bring those who have not yet left the cabinet, the eldest son, the eldest daughter, etc., to the palace. This opportunity is for all the young masters and young ladies to have a chance to meet each other, so that in the future they can achieve the so-called "good marriage" of "well-matched family".

It can be seen that the general is not young now, and the emperor has long wanted to marry you off, so you must pay attention to this matter, general. In the past, you were always away from the mansion because you led troops to fight, and now you have lost Yike, now, you must not be careless about this matter. . . . . . 'The housekeeper was rambling again.

After listening to Steward Zhang's earnest words, I thought to myself: "What, isn't there a small 'blind date meeting' held in the palace today? There are ways to cope with the past. '

"Okay, okay, I see, you go down and get busy." After that, I hurriedly sent the butler away. Before leaving, I saw the way the butler looked at me with a look: I hate iron Just look.

'What are these things? This general is only 16 years old. At this age, he is still a minor in modern times. These ancient people's minds are precocious, but they let those children get married so early. I am really a future for them. Worry about the 'quality' of those offspring.Alas, forget it, anyway, I can't let them arrange their own destiny, anyway, my emperor brother can't force me, so let it go. 'Thinking about it myself, my heart suddenly relaxed again.

Today, because I want to participate in the Shangyuan Festival, I took Na Liuer to the palace early in the morning.

Entering the lobby of the palace, I saw that the lobby had long been refurbished by the palace people, and the solemn and solemn scene during the palace discussions was completely gone. Instead, there was a beaming scene above the lobby. , The color of festoons and festoons everywhere.

Already at the gate, ministers and their families entered the hall in groups of three or four, each found their own seat, and stood beside their own seat as if they were seated according to their number.

'This ancient man is really efficient! 'Looking at all this, I secretly sighed in my heart.

"The King is here"

At this moment, a sharp cry interrupted my peaceful thoughts.

"Oh, it seems that my elder brother is here," I thought to myself.

Now, seeing that all the officials had already taken their seats, only myself and Liu'er were left, and seeing that there was an empty seat next to me, I hurriedly pulled Liu'er away, and walked over to the still vacant seat next to me.

I thought to myself: 'That should be my seat. '

However, how did I know that my current actions had shocked all the ministers who saw it, because the emperor was coming soon, and they didn't dare to speak out loudly, but they all started discussing in a low voice.

'That's the seat of Mr. Zuo Xiang. Why did the general pass by, and he brought such a handsome young man with him! '

'What a beautiful couple! '

At this time, the ministers were all discussing in this way, but at this time, I was still immersed in the joyful atmosphere, so I didn't notice all this, until Liu'er suddenly leaned into his ear, and said to him slightly. I said, "There is nothing wrong with us, right? Why, it seems to me that everyone is talking about us."

Hearing Liu'er's words, I noticed that people were indeed a little abnormal, everyone seemed to be looking at us strangely, and even some "ladies of the big family" were covering the corners of their mouths with their handkerchiefs, looking like Smiles are not smiles, and some people are still squinting at us slightly with their eyes, peeking in our direction.

'Isn't this seat reserved for myself? 'I couldn't help but wondered.

At this time, a pair of bright yellow soft boots stepped in, I didn't have time to think about anything, I quickly pulled Laliu'er's sleeves, leaned over and said: "Li'er has met the emperor, please greet the emperor."

Liu'er was taken aback, and hurriedly followed me and said: "Liu'er has seen Brother Huang, please greet Brother Huang!"

As soon as the words fell, all the civil and military ministers present knelt down in unison and said in unison: "I am waiting for your Majesty, please be safe! Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live! Please be safe, General! age!"

I saw my elder brother, the emperor, after listening, he smiled slightly and said: "All my loves, get up."

As soon as the emperor's words came out, an officer of etiquette immediately stepped forward and said to the crowd: "My lords, please take your seats."

I was slightly taken aback, not knowing what to do when, suddenly, a young woman went straight through the crowd and walked towards Liu'er and me. The woman was not very old, only thirteen or fourteen years old. look.

I saw her slowly walking in front of us, bent slightly, and whispered to me softly: "My lord, your seat is at the lower right side of the emperor's golden throne. Next to it is the seat of the little girl and my father, please move over there quickly, don't let those "people with ulterior motives" see your jokes." After finishing speaking, he smiled at us, and then went back there Liu'er stuffed a soft handkerchief in his hand.

Since someone was willing to save me, I naturally left that seat immediately and took Liu'er to my seat.Before leaving, I didn't take the initiative to talk to the woman, but gave her a deep grateful smile at the end. . . . . .

I only found out afterwards that the woman was the daughter of Mr. Zuo Xiang's family. Mr. Zuo Xiang said that day that he was unwell, so he asked her to come to the palace alone.

Speaking of which, that woman is still a strange woman. Everyone knows that the daughter of the left minister of the Great Chu Kingdom is: proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and outstanding in appearance, she can be regarded as one of my great Chu. Talented girl.

As for the Fang Jinpa she gave to Liu'er, I heard that it was a gift from the woman on the Lantern Festival to the man she had a crush on.

"Haha, I didn't expect that Liu'er in our family is so charming! We only met once, and there was a girl who came and offered to send her to your door." I joked with Liu'er on the way.

On the way back home, Liu'er was in the same carriage with me, and when he heard me joking with him, he suddenly raised his head, looked into my eyes, and asked me seriously: "You know, Mu Li, Liu'er is with you today. What is the purpose of coming to this palace?"

Hearing what he said, I didn't know why and said: Of course, our Liuer has grown up and wants to marry a good wife for himself in the future. "

Before I finished speaking, Na Liu'er said angrily, "Stop! I want to get out of the car!"

Before the carriage came to a complete stop, Naliu'er jumped off, no matter how much he called him, he just walked away on his own.

Looking at Liu'er's appearance, it's not that I don't know what Liu'er is thinking, it's just that I don't want to admit it. After all, Liu'er is a child I brought up with my own hands, no matter how happy I am with him, I also often remind myself secretly in my heart.

'Forget it, maybe after a long time, if you want to stay here, you can understand my painstaking efforts. 'I looked at his back as he left, and comforted myself in my heart.

(End of this chapter)