As she spoke, Nangong Meng raised her wine glass: "Come on, Zhi'er, don't just listen to what the Ai family says. You should eat and drink. The Ai family and the Queen Mother propose a toast to you."
"Don't dare, don't dare, I respect my mother, the empress, and the emperor's sister-in-law."
"Eat some food, it will lose its flavor when it gets cold."
Liu Mingzhi hesitated for a moment and nodded slightly. He sneaked out of Penglai Restaurant and went to court without eating anything in the early morning. His stomach was empty and he would be lying if he said he wasn't hungry.
Seeing a table of delicacies carefully cooked by the imperial chef, his appetite naturally increased, and Liu Mingzhi stopped being polite: "Yes, I'm not welcome!"
The queen mother and the emperor's sister-in-law also eat it. "
When Nangong Meng saw Young Master Liu using his chopsticks, he also used serving chopsticks to pick up food for him from time to time:
"The Ai family originally thought that after you returned to the capital, they would summon you to the palace first to give you some ventilation, but they never thought that you would return to the capital so quickly and enter the palace so suddenly.
Fortunately, Ruizong and the late Emperor did not misjudge you, and Ai Jia and the Queen Mother did not misjudge you.
You handed over your power to assist the government without hesitation, which caught Wei Xiang and the three of them off guard, and they had to hand over their rights. This solved Ye'er's current troubles in one fell swoop.
Your actions make the Ai family very happy.
Likewise, Ai Jia is also very grateful.
Thank you for everything you have done for Yeer.
Without your strong support, Ye'er would not be able to sit on the throne and become emperor.
Without your support, Ye'er would not be able to stand proud in front of these veterans who have their own interests at heart.
To be honest, seeing the frustrated and helpless expressions of these old ministers, the depression in Aijia's heart these past few days was completely wiped away.
Time has passed and we have known each other for more than ten years.
The Ai family remembers how prosperous and high-spirited Liu Dangdao was more than ten years ago, who dared to resist the emperor's will and was disrespectful.
At that time, I don't know how many people were speculating on how long you could survive in the intrigues of the court with your stubborn temper.
But no one expected that in the blink of an eye, you, Baron Tongyuan, who was notorious in the eyes of others, would now become an indispensable pillar of the imperial court.
Today's imperial court can be without anyone, but it cannot be without you, Wang Liu Mingzhi! "
Young Master Liu, who had just picked up a lion's head, hurriedly put down his chopsticks and waved his hand after hearing Nangong Meng's words.
"The queen mother is ridiculously complimentary, and my sons and ministers will never dare to accept it."
"Zhi'er, you don't have to be so cautious.
You are Yan'er's husband and the Ai family's son-in-law.
The Ai family retreated today because they did not want to see you acting as shy and cautious towards the Ai family as those foreign ministers.
This banquet can be regarded as a family banquet hosted by the Ai family.
You are the son-in-law of the Ai family, not a minister. "
"Yes, my dear...Thank you very much, my mother-in-law."
Nangong Meng picked up the lion head that Young Master Liu had put down and put it on the plate in front of Liu Mingzhi.
"Go on and eat. It's our family banquet. You can eat whatever you want. You don't have to stick to some common etiquette."
"Yes, my dear, thank you, mother-in-law."
Nangong Meng glanced at Chen Jie, who was sitting there silently, with a helpless look: "Tai... Jie'er, you haven't poured wine for your brother-in-law yet."
"Yes, Queen Mother."
"Thank you, Sister-in-law."
Nangong Meng picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, took a bite and put it on a plate aside.
"Back then, your father-in-law entrusted you to Yu'er as a trusted minister. He hoped that you two brothers would harmonize and complement each other, inherit his legacy, and govern Dalong into a prosperous empire that all nations could come to visit.
However, there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and misfortunes and fortunes may happen to people.
Bo Hong and Yunlong, children who were unwilling to be subordinate to others and were driven by profit, actually took advantage of the imperial court's northern expedition to the two countries and the empty troops in the rear to rebel and commit such treasonous acts.
In the end, Yu'er, the child, died in the rebellion less than two years after taking the throne, and a generation of benevolent kings died young.
And he put the important responsibility of taking care of the orphan into your hands, just like your father-in-law.
Your father-in-law and your eldest brother are alive in heaven. They will definitely smile when they see that Ye'er, with your help, is about to dominate the world, create an eternal foundation, and become a great leader who will make great achievements for a long time. "
After listening to Nangong Meng's words, Liu Mingzhi also felt uninterested after eating these delicacies with all the colors, flavors and flavors in his mouth.
Silently, I fell in love with the chopsticks, picked up the wine glass and started drinking.
"What the Queen Mother said is right. If the eldest brother were still in power, perhaps Dalong would be in a different situation now.
I am afraid that the world has already been unified and they have begun to expand their territory to the Western countries.
Although my eldest brother and I have only been kings and ministers for less than two years, we have known each other for almost ten years.
When I have some free time, I think back on it, and the child feels just as unhappy as before. "
Looking at Liu Mingzhi, who looked a little downcast, he sighed faintly: "Oh, my child, the past is over. Fortunately, although this child Ye'er has some shortcomings, he knows his mistakes and can improve a lot, and he has lived up to Yu'er's high expectations.
He will definitely uphold the will of his father and grandfather, make me, the great dragon, dominate the world and create an unprecedented prosperous dynasty. "
"What the Queen Mother said is that she is acting like a child and a daughter.
The child respects his mother and has a drink with the emperor's sister-in-law. "
"Drink together!"
"Thank you, Queen Mother!"
Nangong Meng drank several glasses of wine in succession, and her graceful face that still retained her charm was stained with a light red frost. Glancing at Chen Jie who only knew how to accompany the wine, Nangong Meng turned to look at the person holding the pot and pouring herself a glass of wine. Young Master Liu drank, with a faint light shining in his eyes.
"Zhi'er, what do you think about the folk custom of a brother's death and the death of his sister's sister-in-law, and the death of a sister's sister's house?"
"Ah? Ha'er can't say anything about this, but if the parties involved don't have any objections, Ha'er feels that even if the government comes forward, there won't be any good solution.
If you and I agree, I think it's better not to do anything to beat the couple. "
"Well, Zhi'er, what you said is quite pertinent. Come on, keep drinking.
The Ai family is happy today, so you have to drink a few more drinks to avoid spoiling the Ai family's mood. "
"Yes, as long as the queen mother is happy, the child will definitely stay with her until the end!"
Nangong Meng and Chen Jie prepared plenty of drinks.
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One pot after another bottomed out, but Chen Jie was always able to refill Young Master Liu's cup in time.
Every time Liu Mingzhi drank wine first as a sign of respect, Nangong Meng and the others only tasted it briefly.
Liu Mingzhi didn't say anything.
Nangong Meng and the others are women, so it's understandable that they can't bear to drink.
While talking and laughing, three or four bottles of wine entered Liu Mingzhi's stomach, and it was inevitable that he would become a little tipsy.
While Young Master Liu was picking up the food, Nangong Meng picked up a bottle of wine from the table and put it in front of Liu Mingzhi. Liu Mingzhi took it without caring. When Chen Jie saw this, her delicate body couldn't help but tremble.
Glancing at Liu Mingzhi, who was holding a pot and pouring wine, his eyes were a little complicated, a little hesitant, and more of a shy look.
"Zhi'er, when Yan'er is free and has nothing to do in Beijiang, ask her to come back often with her children and tell her that the Yi family misses her."
"Mother, don't worry... hiccup... the child will definitely bring the words to you."
"The Ai family can rest assured. Do you think Ye'er will be a qualified emperor after he takes charge?
Once the power is in hand, the Ai family is worried that he will lose his mind and do some foolish things. Do you have any better suggestions to prevent Ye'er from going down a path that he shouldn't take? "
"There is nothing I can do about this kid. If I stay in Beijing for a long time, I can still give him timely advice..."
As Liu Mingzhi spoke, he shook his head slightly, took two deep breaths, and couldn't help but pick up the folding fan in his hand and start waving it.
"If I'm in Beijing, I can give advice to Your Majesty in a timely manner, but soon I'll go to the north to guard the border, and I really can't touch the affairs of the capital.
But before the child leaves, he will leave some advice to His Majesty.
As long as His Majesty comes to court in accordance with the child's suggestions, there will basically be no big problems. "
As Liu Mingzhi spoke, the folding fan in his hand swayed loudly.
Nangong Meng saw Young Master Liu fidgeting, and his complicated eyes lingered on Liu Mingzhi and Chen Jie for a few times.
He raised his glass at the right moment and said, "Zhi'er is interested, Aijia would like to propose three glasses to you."
"Thank you very much, Queen Mother, my child respects you!"
