After chatting with his father for a while, Zhu Biao stepped out of the Jinshen Hall. It was probably Shen Shi, and the setting sun was about to set, but there was still a pale golden light hanging in the sky.
It's not time to go to the banquet, but it's not far away. At this time, I have nothing to do. It's too far to go back to the East Palace to see my wife, it's too troublesome to go to the harem to see my mother, and my father is still busy reviewing memorials...
Zhu Biao was walking aimlessly in the front palace. When he suddenly looked back, he saw a group of palace maids and eunuchs with lowered eyebrows. Their daily routine was to follow Zhu Biao. Unless Zhu Biao specifically ordered it, they would always be surrounded by stars. in the state.
Walking to the Inner Wulong Bridge, he picked a good place and sat down, silently looking at the river flowing below. Seeing this, Liu Jin walked to a hidden corner of the bridge pier and took out a blue and white porcelain bowl, which was full of Some smooth pebbles.
The other maids and eunuchs were waiting under the bridge in a polite manner. Liu Jin quickly ran up and handed over the porcelain bowl on his knees. Zhu Biao took it casually, then picked up a pebble and threw it into the water, creating small waves. When it was lifted up, the clear and sweet sound of pebbles falling into the water came...
The eyes of the little eunuchs were gradually attracted by the stones. They were not too old and they were still at the age where they liked to play. Unfortunately, the family could not afford to support them, so they were sent to the palace in exchange for some money for other people in the family. Stay alive.
The palace maids, on the other hand, silently looked at the prince who was playing with pebbles with a hopeful look on his face, hoping that one day they would be favored by the prince, and even a one-night stand would be enough.
Among all the people, who doesn’t have a wish yet?
After Zhu Biao had thrown all the pebbles in a large porcelain bowl, the sunset had half set, and the sky was getting dark. Zhu Biao came to his senses in a daze, put down the porcelain bowl, stood up and stretched. I felt inexplicably dull and wanted to go back to the palace and take a nap.
Unfortunately, I still have business to do tonight. I got up and went to a palace to take off my court clothes and put on a black narrow-sleeved python robe. The cuffs were embroidered with gold thread auspicious clouds, a vermilion and white jade belt around my waist, and a black jade unicorn waist pendant hanging on it. , black hair tied up with a jade-gilt crown.
After changing, I walked up to the palace maids generously. After seeing them blushing, I walked out of the inner hall with satisfaction. I thought that even though I was tanned, I was also the most handsome boy in the capital!
Zhu Biao suddenly thought that he would have to find an opportunity next time for Fu Zhong to punch Lao San in the face a few times. The boy was getting more and more handsome as he grew older, and he would be a threat in the future, as would Lao Liu.
Except for the sky outside the main hall, it has also turned completely dark. Lights have been lit everywhere in the palace, but because of Queen Ma's thrifty order, there are still many dark places.
Zhu Biao calculated the time, and everyone who was eligible to attend the banquet should have arrived by now, so he waited for him to go, and then he calmly got into the car and headed towards Jixian Tower outside the palace.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of the palace, they saw several identical cars waiting here. The general driving the car got in at will. Then the palace door opened wide and several identical cars drove out. No one knew that the prince was among them. That inside.
Zhu Biao was not interested in making things more difficult for the accompanying escorts. He sat in it honestly. After twisting and turning for a long time, the frame stopped. At this time, greetings from officials came from outside: " I respectfully welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Liu Jin, who was sitting in another car, arrived first. At this time, he stepped forward and opened the special car door, revealing Zhu Biao sitting in it. Only then did the civil and military officials bow down with peace of mind.
Zhu Biao got out of the car vigorously, holding one hand behind his back. He first looked up at the towering and eye-catching Jixian Building beside the road. This building is also half public and half private. It was built in the first year of Hongwu. I heard that civil servants always like to come here. It is an elegant place to talk about wind and water.
Then he smiled at a group of officials in casual clothes on the ground and said: "Get up, everyone. There is no need to stick to etiquette today. Otherwise, there is no need to drink this wine. I might as well go back to the palace and sleep comfortably."
Hu Weiyong, who was at the front, stood up and said with a smile: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. I will serve you a few glasses of wine in a moment."
The honorable nobles behind suddenly became energetic, and they no longer pretended to be scholars in black bear robes. They bounced up from the ground, not forgetting to push each other a few times in the process.
"Hahaha, His Highness is right. It's rare to go out to drink, and we're not in the palace. Drinking happily is the most important thing."
"Mom, you can't jump up and step on my feet even if you're happy!"
"Hey, I'm willing. If you don't accept it, we'll see who drinks and gets down. Whoever loses, please listen to the music in Goulan for the next three days?"
"Bah, you vulgar people, I will teach you a lesson soon, and I will take one of you with you when you listen to music."
The martial artists were enjoying themselves, especially Zhao Yong and others. They knew His Highness's temper and knew that it was time to liven up the atmosphere, so they naturally did their part to show their true colors.
The civil servants saw that the nobles were so vulgar, and His Royal Highness just looked at it with a smile. They knew that His Highness really wanted to be lively tonight, so he stopped pretending to be serious.
Only a group of people with bad looks are those who have been deeply involved in the Shaanxi-Gansu case. Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment have now begun a thorough investigation. They can still come over for a banquet and drink tonight, but they may be in the jail of the Ministry of Punishment tomorrow. Tortured.
How could they laugh when they were so sober? They could only stare at the figure of Hu Weiyong in the front. Several of them, who were of high status, were gritting their teeth in their hearts. If Hu Weiyong really didn't protect them, he wouldn't be able to protect them either. I want to feel comfortable.
A group of people walked into Jixian Building chatting and laughing. The dishes were all arranged by Liu An. They were mainly light side dishes and there were no delicacies. However, there was no shortage of chicken, duck and fish. After all, it was Zhu Biao's treat. If he was too cold, he would be too deliberate. No, no need.
After they were seated, the food and wine were served. After Zhu Biao sat down, he smiled and said, "Don't be dissatisfied with the lack of food. I can't eat such a good meal in the palace. The queen mother has reduced the expenses in the palace. You should also agree." I heard it.”
Naturally, no fool would be picky, and they all said that the empress was a benevolent queen for eternity. Some civil servants said that they had not seen such a sumptuous banquet for a long time, and they sincerely thanked Zhu Biao.
After Zhu Biao mentioned something first, it was time for the others to play their part. The left and right words were all on the scene. No matter whether civil servants or military officials knew a few words, Zhu Biao didn't take it seriously. He just raised his glass and nodded from time to time.
After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, the red-faced warriors began to let themselves go. They kept talking obscenities. They not only competed with each other, but also deliberately brought in civil servants who they usually despised. The unclear energy gave them a good meal.
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