New Year's Day.
The whole of Kyoto was filled with joy, and the streets were full of joyful children and people visiting relatives to pay New Year's greetings.
Everyone put on new clothes and had smiles on their faces.
The Lin Mansion is no exception. The little goblin is already handing out red envelopes. Last night it was New Year's money, and today it is New Year's red envelope. It's different. You just have to give it away with all your strength.
Um! If you can say a few auspicious words, such as wishing the third wife to have a baby soon, the red envelope will be a life-threatening gift, and it will be easy to get it.
The servants were all crazy with joy. Everyone saw the arrogance of the third lady and liked her very much.
As well as the workers under the Lin family, all received red envelopes.
The talented man was also pulled up early because he had to enter the palace today to pay New Year greetings to His Majesty and the Queen.
There are so many rules in the royal family.
Of course, even if you are not a member of the royal family, you still have to pray for the new year. When Lin Bai finishes washing, everyone is ready.
Even Wu Qiaojun and Gu Linger came.
Logically speaking, the fourth, sixth and seventh children had not yet visited, so they did not need to go, but the queen sent a message asking everyone to go, saying that they wanted to see their daughters-in-law.
The queen has already spoken, what else can everyone say.
But the violent girl expressed no interest.
The talented man had no idea. He worked hard last night and used all his 18 martial arts skills. Finally, he sang a love song in the ear of the violent woman for a whole night, and then he agreed to enter the palace together.
At this time, all six beautiful ladies were present. They were not dressed up deliberately, and they were already breathtakingly beautiful.
Caiyun Chaiyue is no exception.
Others can do without it, but Zhui Yue cannot do without it.
Just like that, a large group of people headed towards the palace, including several carriages.
When they arrived at the palace and got off the carriage, the other princes, princesses, and ministers who also arrived all had their eyes opened when they saw this scene.
The eyes are red with envy.
Can you not be envious? It doesn't matter if you pick just one, there are so many great talents gathered together, and they are all so beautiful.
The key is to bring them all out to blow up the streets.
What do you mean? Intentionally?
Other princes usually only have one concubine, and their concubines are usually not qualified, but the talented man is lucky enough to have them all, it’s amazing!
All right!
Feeling the attention of everyone, Lin Bai was really in a state of disbelief. There was nothing he could do about it. The ladies were too shameless. This was because they deliberately didn't dress up so much that they couldn't steal the limelight from the concubines in the palace.
And they don't need it, but even so, it's quite shocking for such a group of people to walk in the palace.
Zhu Tai and others' eyelids jumped and they could only be envious.
Zhu Kun and Zhu Liang came up to say hello to Lin Bai. Their attitude was quite friendly and they may have given up resistance.
When Zhu Liang looked at Gu Ling'er, his eyes were still a little reluctant.
The talented man was not happy, so he took Gu Ling'er's jade palm and declared his sovereignty. Gu Ling'er's pretty face turned red, but she obediently leaned towards her husband and cooperated with him, with a sweet smile on her lips.
The corners of Zhu Liang's eyes twitched, and then he walked away dejectedly.
As for Zhu Tai, he just glanced at Lin Bai and did not come up to say hello. Naturally, Lin Bai didn't bother to talk to him.
At this time, a banquet has been set up in the hall.
Lin Bai and the six ladies were arranged in the position closest to the queen, and Caiyun Zhuiyue had a place.
It was nothing more than some auspicious words for the New Year. Zhu Tianzheng said a few words and announced the start of the banquet. Because the Queen Mother was newly mourned, everything was relatively simple and there were no performances.
But the atmosphere was very good, especially between the queen and the girls. It was like a mother-in-law facing her daughter-in-law. She also specially prepared red envelopes for each daughter-in-law.
Caiyun Chaiyue is no exception.
Not to mention little Susu, she has become the group favorite.
Zhu Ziyan was the most favored aunt, and the love in this girl's heart must have been transferred to little Susu.
This was not enough. After the banquet, the queen left several women behind and called them all into her palace. Lin Bai was also called into the imperial study by Zhu Tianzheng.
Also present were Yan Zhenlin and several cabinet ministers.
Zhu Tianzheng was in a very good mood and said: "It's another new year. Dali's national power is getting stronger day by day. All of you, dear friends, still need to do your best."
As he spoke, he looked at Lin Bai, his eyes full of admiration.
One year is not long, but for Li Chao, it has undergone earth-shaking changes. From the disaster at the beginning of the year to the war in the north, it can be said to be full of difficulties.
Nowadays, new cities are being built in various places, the New Deal is implemented, Sweet Potato Tudou, Zhuge Liannu, alliance with Wu Dynasty, Southwest Development, defeating Dali to wash away the shame, etc.
So many things happened in one year, and they were all related to one person, which directly caused Li Chao's situation to undergo earth-shaking changes. How could Zhu Tianzheng not be happy.
All the ministers were also very excited.
Lin Bai was a courtier before, and they might still compete with each other for power, but now that the talented man has turned into a prince, it is completely unnecessary.
Such a capable prince undoubtedly allowed them to see some possibility in the future.
Of course, even if someone has other thoughts, they will not show it. Lin Bai is at the height of his power right now, and it is completely useless to go against him, so...
Yan Zhenlin said: "Everything depends on His Majesty's planning..."
Lao Yan was flattering, and all the ministers agreed, making Zhu Tianzheng fly up in joy.
Lin Bai felt sleepy.
This flattery is too blunt.
At this time, Guo Wankai, the Minister of Rites, said: "Your Majesty, last year your Majesty opened Enke in Southwest China, and the exam is about to start after the new year. I wonder how your Majesty will arrange it?"
Southwest Enke was led by Lin Bai, who originally presided over it, but something happened a while ago, and the talented man has returned to Beijing, and he has to prepare for his marriage.
Zhu Tianzheng couldn't help but frowned.
Yan Zhenlin said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness has always been responsible for this matter. His Highness has always been in charge of the southwest side. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to change people rashly."
Lao Yan said and glanced at Lin Bai, his meaning was obvious, this matter is up to you.
Lin Bai was vomiting in his heart, but he had no choice.
In fact, I was in such a hurry when I came back from the southwest that many things were left unfinished and I really had to go back again.
Zhu Tianzheng looked at Lin Bai and asked, "Qingfeng, what do you think?"
What could Lin Bai say? He could only say: "I am in a hurry when I come back. There are indeed a lot of things to deal with there. I am willing to go."
"good!"
Zhu Tianzheng nodded with satisfaction. Naturally, he also hoped that Lin Bai would go. He was really worried about others, and he couldn't control the Southwest Chieftain. "That's it. Come and go, and deal with various affairs. Three months is enough." not enough?"
Lin Bai thought for a while, "That should be enough!"
Zhu Tianzheng said: "That's very good. These three months are just enough to prepare for your marriage. The Queen Mother is newly mourned, so it would be bad if the interval is too short."
"It won't matter in three months every other year."
"The Ministry of Rites, Qingfeng's wedding will be held with the highest standards. This matter will be prepared by the Ministry of Rites, and the wedding date will be determined as soon as possible, and the Wu Dynasty will be informed that the prosperity of Dali will start from the Qingfeng wedding."
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