King Qi Wan Yanliang walked away and sat down first in the banquet. His seat was closest to the throne. The emperor paid his attention to him, glanced at him and said: "Yuan Gong! How many hours have it been since the banquet started? I don’t see you, where have you been? Huh?”
"Brother, I'm sorry, but I'm still hurt. Who knew that when I woke up this morning, the wound was split open, so I went to the side room to apply medicine before coming. I hope that brother, please atone for your sins!" When he spoke, his words were indispensable. Arbitrary, although he bows his head and professes his submission, he is dissatisfied from the bottom of his heart.
"I only reward thirty boards. I wish you, my dear prince, are in good health. Compared to the injuries you suffered on the battlefield, these boards are nothing to mention. How come you are not as strong as you were back then!"
"Your Majesty was born as the grandson of a phoenix. He has never been on the battlefield and seen the light and shadow of the enemy's swords. Naturally, he will not have any physical pain. He does not know the wounds on Wei Chen's body caused by the swords and halberds. "
A few words angered the emperor, and Long Yan was furious. However, he did not lose his temper before the descendants of the clan. He held the silver hanging bead ring in his hand and turned it around, and drank all the wine in the glass in front of him. Wan Yanliang sat sideways. The tables and chairs across from him were full. The person he was talking about in the pavilion had already sat back. He was slightly visible from the crowd. The woman in bright clothes was looking at him with her clear eyes, letting the aroma of wine overflow from the table. After all, the food is cold.
"It's a pity that the prince is so ambitious and talented! Throughout the ages, some people have been able to dominate the country, and some people are only worthy of conquering the country. How can Gaozu and Han Xin be compared?" the emperor said.
Wan Yanliang really wanted to retort, but when he raised his hands, he looked at the people on the case and shook their heads repeatedly. Seeing the situation, if he continued to say anything, he would get burned.
It took him a long time to suppress his anger, and a few words burst out from his lips: "Your Majesty, sage! I will teach you."
"Hey, I thought that you and I, brothers, would quarrel like we did when we were little. Who would have imagined that now that the monarch and his ministers are separated, the prince doesn't dare to do it anymore! The prince should not worry about those thirty boards anymore. Didn't I invite the best? Will the imperial doctor treat you? I am the emperor, and rewards are also punishments, and punishments are also rewards. I hope all of you will understand the true meaning of this!"
"Long live my humble minister, long live my emperor!"
He was worshiped by the audience, which was a warning to Wan Yanliang. His cheeks were red and his face was ashen. He just drank wine and sat alone. Next to him, Prince Yong and his wife were only obedient and extremely quiet.
The imperial concubine Mingxuan looked at her husband's face, leaned into his ear and said, "At this juncture, it is best for us to remain silent and not interrupt!"
After hearing this, Wan Yanyong felt that what he said made sense, so he calmed down and looked at the people playing hockey in front of him. When the bell rang and the ball was settled, applause spread from everyone in the audience. Applause.
"Okay! He is indeed an expert at polo. I remember that the emperors of the Tang Dynasty loved polo the most. Among the twenty-two of them, eighteen were all very fond of polo. Among them, the one with the most superb skills was..., just... , I actually forgot who it was!" The emperor scratched his head and rolled his eyes for a long time.
"Replying to your majesty, Emperor Xizong's Li Zhen had the best golf skills. When he hit the ball, he would take advantage of the situation and run forward with the ball in his hand. He would move the ball in the air and hit hundreds of balls in a row while his horse galloped. He was as fast as lightning. A two-year veteran is convinced of his ability. Yes," Qingya replied from the seat next to her.
"Yes, it's Xizong. I couldn't remember it. Look, she is indeed the niece of my aunt and uncle. She is proficient in ancient and modern stories. Your parents taught her well."
"In this case, the previous Holy Master loved the ball so much and carried forward the martial spirit. Now I am here to wave a few hands! My dear princes, please join me in playing a few games!"
He stood up, slapped the silver ring on the table, and walked in front of the racecourse with his hands behind his back. After giving the order, the eight princes and several ministers stood up and followed the order. Waiting for someone to lead the horse. Come, a few people wave their hockey sticks just waiting for one shot.
"Yuan Gong! I ordered someone to add a layer of padding to your saddle. You have to show your true skills today!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
He agreed against his will and did not dare to refute with words. On his right hand was the emperor, and on his left was Wanyan Yong. Several other princes lined up in sequence, and Li Shi was at the end. As soon as the gong sounded, the kings swung their hockey sticks and ran towards the ball point, their horses' hooves trampled chaotically, as fast as the wind. Not long after, the bell rang, and Wan Yanliang scored a goal. Several people stood on the saddle, bowed their heads and hit the ball, or intercepted the ball halfway, or fought against each other to win. After a few games, Wan Yanliang and Wan Yan
Yong scored the most goals, and the emperor lost a little face. During the midfield, he sat on horseback, looked at the vast stadium, and secretly made up his mind. ..
Wanyan Liang was immersed in the joy of victory, forgetting that he was the emperor. For a moment, everyone dismounted and went back to the tea table to drink tea. Seeing that Li Shi had not returned from the racecourse, Qingya quietly came to Wanyan He stood next to Liang, peeked around him, and walked in the corner of the corridor to talk to him.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this. You must restrain yourself in the next few games, otherwise you will get into trouble!"
"What do you want the lonely king to do? Lose to the emperor on purpose?"
"This is a self-protection strategy. It is not a deliberate pandering, but an assessment of the situation. Your Majesty was originally wary of what happened a few days ago. If you are in the limelight again today, I am afraid it will be difficult for you in the future. In fact, if you look closely, All the kings are aware of this and are giving in, but you are the only one who stands out, so why bother?"
After hearing this, he turned his head and said: "If you want King Gu to make a lie, King Gu will not do it! The emperor himself said that King Gu must show some real skills. If King Gu loses to him on purpose, he will not be able to win." face."
As he said this, he said goodbye to his sleeves and spoke with his hands on his waist.
"Your Majesty, you listened to my advice. Is face something more important than wealth and life? He is the emperor and you are a minister. People have to bow their heads under the roof. Don't you understand this truth?"
He suddenly became a little angry: "Li Qingya, the emperor has never touched a hockey stick, let alone played polo. If a man like me, who is so skilled, loses to him, you can't make it even if you think about it!"
"Your Majesty, everyone knows the truth of this. No one will think that you don't have that ability. You are a highly skilled person. Everyone in the clan knows it. Why do you want to be so quick?"
"What do you, a little girl, know? You will only shrink back when you see a woman. How many years have the lonely king given in? He is a fair-faced man. He has been pampered since he was a child. He has never been on the battlefield and shed blood, nor has he ever shed blood. I have sat around and observed the sentiments of the people, and it is all our hard-working and uncomplaining ministers who are working hard for him. Do you feel good after hearing what I said at the banquet today?"
"Anyway, the lonely king is not feeling well. Why is he destined to rule the world?" He wanted to leave first, but she held him back.
"Your Majesty, please endure the calm for a while and don't cause any trouble!"
"Let go!"
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, and he directly dropped her hands. No matter how she called, he did not look back. The two got close to each other in the corridor for a short while, and then they were spotted by the queen in the distance. She quickly whispered a word or two to the palace maid next to her, and the palace maid trotted out.
Wan Yanliang walked away in a hurry, returned to the racecourse and continued to charge forward with his hockey stick. He concentrated all his strength and aimed at the polo without giving in at all. After several rounds, he scored successfully, seemingly indomitable. .
At midfield, Wan Yanyong and Li Shi were sitting together on horseback, looking at the emperor with a frozen face, they felt a little uneasy.
"King Qi refuses to give in. If His Majesty loses today, it will be difficult for us!" Li Shi whispered.
"So, we have to help His Majesty get the ball invisibly and concede a few more!"
The two of them looked at each other, reached a consensus in private, and started walking along the racecourse. Wan Yanyong stopped the polo ball in front of him, and then Li Shi took it and played it close to the emperor. He also pretended to miss the ball in front of him and almost missed it. After many twists and turns, he stopped the ball, and the emperor quickly scored a few goals, full of pleasure.
The stadium competition system was not as smooth as Wan Yanliang imagined. When he saw the emperor scoring a goal, he became more and more anxious and devoted himself to the game with all his strength. Finally, a bell rang and gongs sounded continuously, and the emperor scored the last goal. Qiu, Longyan was delighted, dismounted and returned to the throne. He happily took the Han towel from the waiter's hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Everyone in the stadium bowed in front of them and shouted: "Your Majesty is so heroic and so skilled in the game that I am ashamed of myself!"
Wan Yanliang was the only one standing there, dumbfounded and at a loss. He completely miscalculated. He thought he would defeat the emperor in one fell swoop, but he never expected that all the ministers would be devoted to the emperor, secretly and openly trying to save face for the emperor.
"Brother Wang, kneel down quickly, hurry up!" Wan Yanyong gently tugged on his lapel, and he reluctantly bowed to the ground.
"Hmm, lords, let's get up! I'm not good at riding either. I was disappointed in the first few shots!"
He happily raised his hand and everyone raised his head and looked up at Wan Yanliang's disappointed look. He felt refreshed and leaned lightly on the dragon chair to enjoy the scenery and have tea. The maid standing next to the queen just now quietly came to the armrest of the dragon chair and whispered softly. After saying a few words into his ear, he lowered his head and glanced at the freshly dressed man sitting not far away, and laughed secretly.
After a moment, he said to Wan Yanyong beside him: "Wulu, I just saw today that you, a kid, can also play well!"
"The imperial brother praises me, but I don't deserve it. It's just that my mother is good at this skill. She taught me a little bit when I was young, but I know a little bit about it. But compared to Your Majesty, I am inferior!" Wanyan Yong raised his hands respectfully and humbled himself.
The emperor then raised his hand and everyone was drinking and eating. He looked at the batsman in front of him with smiles on his left and right, and then looked at Wanyan Yong, whose eyes were all on Qingya on the other side. He secretly said with joy: "I suddenly remembered, Wulu, You said last time that you wanted to appoint a new wife, and I see that the person to be appointed is also your uncle's cousin?"
Wanyanyong was present at the scene, but he didn't know how to reply to this sudden question. Due to Wanyanliang's prestige, he did not answer, but quietly smiled with a suppressed face.
"Li Qing!"
Just as Li Shi was about to take a sip of tea, the emperor called him: "Wei Chen is here!"
"Bring your daughter in fresh clothes with you!" He pointed at Qingya.
Father and daughter stood side by side, standing in front of the emperor and bowing to him again and again.
"Li Qing, I thought you intended to promise your girl to Wulu. I am in a good mood today, so how about I make the decision to promise you a good story?" The emperor circled the iron ring in his hand again and rustled it between his fingers. .
"Taizu once said that his nephew's family has Zhou Ji, which means Qi Jiang. You two are cousins, so it just happened to be like this. Wulu, do you have a place for this girl?"
"Wei Chen..." He hesitated to speak and did not continue.
"I'll make you my wife. This is the niece of the Prince Consort, so I can't wrong her! There hasn't been a happy event in this royal family for a long time. Wulu, you can handle this wedding well and let Aunt Wang, Li Qing, and uncle My aunt is very happy."
Wanyan Yong bowed slowly in front of him and replied: "I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
"I accept the order, thank you for your kindness!" Li Shi quickly bowed his head and thanked him, and it became his big plan without any effort.
The eldest princess on the side looked at the emperor with a smile and said: "Your Majesty is a saint. He loves his clan brothers so much that he thinks of Lu'er like this. If my second brother were here and saw your majesty's kindness, he would definitely be grateful."
She was a compassionate person, and when she thought of her brother, she burst into tears.
"Aunt Mo Bei, Aunt Mo Bei, we are all part of the same family, so naturally we have to think more about our brothers."
"Looking at this, what does my old aunt have to worry about? I just hope that you brothers can unite and love each other. I hope that after a hundred years, I can give your father and grandfather an explanation."
The eldest princess has doted on Wanyan Yong since she was a child, but in his eyes, such an arrogant, extravagant, cruel and unkind monarch can be regarded as a benevolent king. Wanyan Liang could only turn her eyes at him, and Wanyan Yong also kissed her in private after hearing this. Sniffed.
Qingya on the side turned red after hearing this, and she fell to the ground and saluted: "Your Majesty, please take back your life!"
