Parked in the courtyard is a gold-lacquered heavy-armored dragon chariot.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Rites moved the dragon chariot from the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites to this place overnight, just for the test ride of the eldest princess today.
Because of Liu Xinyan and Li Dong, not only important members of the Ministry of Rites, but also Wang Shangshu and Wang Ze of the Ministry of Personnel were gathered in the courtyard today.
The eldest princess had not yet arrived, and the officials from the two departments were chatting easily.
"Thanks to Mr. Wang for helping me this time, otherwise I really don't know what I would have done." Sun Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites rarely felt relaxed at this time.
As soon as Sun Shangshu said this, the surrounding officials from the Ministry of Rites gathered around Wang Shangshu to flatter him.
"I had known for a long time that the Ministry of Civil Affairs was full of talented people, but I didn't expect that the project that was causing headaches to the Ministry of Works would be easily solved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
"Yes, yes, Mr. Wang, you have such a capable person under your command, it's a shame!"
Seeing that many officials in the Ministry of Rites were about to shift their focus from Wang Shangshu to Liu Xinyan, Wang Ze hurriedly said: "Everyone has praised you highly. The Ministry of Personnel is in today's situation because of Mr. Wang's good leadership. How dare we, the subordinate officials, take the credit?" .”
The officials present were all very smart people, and they immediately understood what Wang Ze said.
As a result, the scene once again heard "sincerely convinced" praises, and the praises were all centered around Wang Shangshu, so that the real heroes Liu Xinyan and Li Dong this time have long been forgotten.
Liu Xinyan and Li Dong standing on one side were in sharp contrast to the many officials on the other side who were flattering each other.
The two of them seemed like ostracized isolated persons, but also like sober bystanders in the world.
Li Dong said angrily: "Look at that boy Wang Ze, guarding Wang Shangshu, looking like a villain who has succeeded. What do you think today's matter has to do with him? If you don't know, you think he has done something great. Woolen cloth."
Liu Xinyan glanced over there. At this time, his mind was focused on the dragon chariot and he didn't say anything more.
The eldest princess arrived late, and the officials knelt down to worship her.
The eldest princess stepped out of the car. Even though the officials and people in the imperial capital secretly and maliciously rumored that the eldest princess was already an "old girl," one sentence still came to mind when the eldest grandson saw the eldest princess.
Unparalleled in splendor, astonishing to heaven and man.
I saw the eldest princess's black hair like a waterfall, no complicated princess bun, just a simple bamboo-green hairpin casually tied up. Her lips were as red as cherry blossoms, and her skin was like mutton fat. The most outstanding one was the pair of extremely talented couples. Eyes.
That's right, it was because of that startling glance in Zhangsun's eyes that he came up with the description of "peerless splendor" in his mind.
Today was a trial ride on the gold-lacquered heavy-armored dragon chariot, so the eldest princess did not wear gorgeous and bloated neon clothes, but a fitted cyan brocade dress.
The simple style of the brocade dress not only did not diminish the identity of the eldest princess, but instead showed off the eldest princess's curvy figure. Coupled with the eldest princess's cold temperament, she seemed like a white lotus with clear ripples but not bewitching.
Today, the Tang Dynasty has a prosperous national fortune, and its literary and military styles are more open than those of previous dynasties. This also makes the relationship between the monarch and his ministers less red tape and more sincere.
At this time, the officials looked at the eldest princess with sincere eyes. In addition to the awe between the monarch and his ministers, there was also a hint of heat hidden in the depths.
The eldest princess is definitely a first-class beauty among the women the eldest grandson has ever seen. In terms of beauty, women such as Tang Yuyan and Pu Ruili can rival her, but the talent in her eyes can only be compared with Siqin.
And the eldest princess also has a dignity that comes with being in a high position for a long time, which makes her weak and natural oppressive, making people unconsciously surrender.
The eldest princess met with many officials in private. She not only showed an appropriate approachability, but also awakened the difference between monarch and minister in the officials' hearts in a few words, making everyone hide the heat in their eyes even deeper.
The eldest princess came to Liu Xinyan, "I heard from Sun Shangshu that the transformation of the dragon chariot was thanks to Mr. Liu?"
Even a scholar like Liu Xinyan, who believed in his aristocracy, looked frightened when faced with a royal member who held real power like the eldest princess.
"Serving the imperial court is a lifelong wish for a humble job." Liu Xinyan replied sincerely
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But such an answer is not the correct answer in front of the eldest princess. .
"Serving the imperial court?" The eldest princess repeated Liu Xinyan's words with great interest.
There is nothing wrong with Liu Xinyan's answer. It is natural for the imperial court to appoint officials to serve the imperial court.
But the current court is that of Emperor Yaozong.
The eldest princess didn't explain clearly, but everyone present was a veteran. Just by repeating Liu Xinyan's words seemingly unintentionally, everyone understood what the eldest princess meant.
Wang Ze secretly rejoiced in his heart. He was originally worried that Liu Xinyan leaving a good impression in front of the eldest princess would be detrimental to his later plans, but Liu Xinyan was really stupid. He was so ignorant that he did not curry favor with the eldest princess at such a good opportunity. On the contrary, it violates the taboo of the eldest princess.
However, not all those present wanted to see Liu Xinyan offend the eldest princess, and Sun Shangshu was one of them.
After all, this Liu Xinyan was recommended to the eldest princess by Sun Shangshu, and he praised him lavishly in front of the eldest princess yesterday. We can't let Liu Xinyan offend the eldest princess at this time.
"Your Highness, Princess Liu, that's not what Mr. Liu means. He wants to say that it is his honor to serve for Your Highness the Princess." Sun Shangshu appeared in time to rescue Liu Xinyan, while keeping his head down and winking at Liu Xinyan.
Liu Xinyan tilted his head and looked at Sun Shangshu. In his opinion, didn't the two mean the same thing?
However, although he was slow, he was not stupid. Seeing Sun Shangshu's behavior, his head turned around and he understood the "inappropriateness" of his words.
Liu Xinyan frowned. In the mind of a scholar like him who has read many books about sages, it is against the principles of the government for a woman to have too much power in the court.
But of course Liu Xinyan would not be so stubborn as to show such emotions in front of the eldest princess.
"This is what I mean by humble position." Liu Xinyan paused for a moment and replied after Sun Shangshu finished speaking.
The eldest princess did not pursue these details too much, but she still glanced at Liu Xinyan one more time before leaving. No one could figure out what kind of emotions were hidden under the eldest princess's beautiful eyes.
The eldest princess walked towards the villa. This villa located on the outskirts of the city has a unique cave and covers a huge area.
The villa was originally purchased by the former Minister of Rites to curry favor with the royal family. It was specially used to raise horses and exotic animals for the princes and princesses. Later, the former Minister of Rites was investigated for corruption, and the villa was closed down by the court.
However, after going round and round, the other courtyard finally returned to the hands of the Ministry of Rites and continued its previous mission.
The eldest princess has been visiting this courtyard for some time. Before Emperor Yaozong succeeded to the throne, the princes and princesses would come to this courtyard for horse riding gatherings.
At that time, although the princes were fighting openly and secretly for the throne, on the surface everyone could still live in harmony.
But now, the princesses are leaving the cabinet when it is time to leave the cabinet, and the princes are either expelled from the imperial capital, or become princes and stay in the imperial capital.
But those who stayed in the imperial capital were also intimidated by Emperor Yaozong's methods and no longer dared to talk as casually as they did when the prince was a prince, let alone have gatherings.
There was a hint of nostalgia in the eyes of the eldest princess. The courtyard was in full bloom, but the eldest princess felt a sense of desolation that things were different and people were different.
Sun Shangshu followed closely behind the eldest princess, introducing the magical features of the transformed dragon chariot from time to time.
"In short, Mr. Liu's transformation of the dragon chariot this time can be said to be a miracle. It did not damage the strong defense of the dragon chariot, but also greatly improved the comfort of the dragon chariot. I dare to say that in such a short time To make such an improvement within the city, even if you ask a soul-enhancing master from the Ministry of Works to depict the suspended bridge formation, you may not be able to achieve such an effect." Sun Shangshu seized the opportunity to praise Liu Xinyan's transformation.
At this time, the eldest princess woke up from the emotion of memories. After listening to Sun Shangshu's words, she turned around and said with a smile: "Really, Mr. Liu is such a talented person."
Liu Xinyan lowered his head, his voice as emotionless as ever, and replied: "Master Sun's praise of Beizhi is a bit exaggerated. Beizhi has only been slightly modified and does not have such a miraculous effect."
Wang Ze followed the team and almost laughed out loud.
This Liu Xinyan has never let him down, he is as smooth as ever
, Sun Shangshu tried to make up for him, but he broke up the situation on the spot. It was really strange.
Sun Shangshu looked a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject and said, "Your Highness, we are here."
The eldest princess did not struggle with Liu Xinyan's attitude. She had reviewed countless officials, and in just a few moments, she had roughly figured out what kind of official Liu Xinyan was.
What's more, Liu Xinyan has no scheming intentions at all.
The eldest princess looked at the gold-lacquered heavy-armored dragon chariot. At this time, four horses were already harnessed in front of the dragon chariot.
A heavily armored gold-painted dragon chariot is not enough to gallop four horses on the battlefield. But the emperor's command is a symbol that belongs exclusively to the emperor, and even the eldest princess, who has great power, cannot overstep it.
The eldest princess walked to the horse and stroked the horse affectionately. She had kept these four horses here.
The eldest princess said something intentionally or unintentionally, "I have raised you for so many years, and you have to be brave when it comes to use."
"Although I haven't come to see you for many years, I haven't missed you for food or drink in all these years."
The officials behind the eldest princess were shocked when they heard what the eldest princess seemed to say to the horse.
The more nervous person is undoubtedly Sun Shangshu.
"Your Highness Princess...these horses naturally dare not forget the kindness you have shown to these horses over the years. I believe this autumn hunting is the best opportunity to show their loyalty to you."
How can a horse know how to be grateful and show loyalty? Sun Shangshu was only talking about himself and the officials behind him.
But even if he compared himself to an "animal", Sun Shangshu did not dare to show any dissatisfaction in front of the eldest princess.
At this time, the eldest princess's gaze shifted from the horses to the "horses". The "horses" looked more humble than the horses when they were prostrate on the ground.
"That's very good." The eldest princess still looked as if she was bathed in spring breeze, but many officials who were kneeling on the ground did not dare to breathe at this time.
"Everyone, get up."
The trial ride began, and the servants served the eldest princess into the dragon chariot.
The eldest princess looked at the new layout in the dragon chariot and nodded with satisfaction.
I saw that the original solid wood seats in the dragon chariot had been wrapped in light golden cushions, and the surrounding furnishings, which were originally simple to somewhat shabby, were also decorated with various magnificent yet elegant decorations.
The most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly a pale golden flying carpet hanging in the air.
The flying carpet automatically floats in the air without wind.
When the eldest princess walked into the dragon chariot, the flying carpet was like a loyal servant, "welcoming" her immediately.
The eldest princess had never seen any rare treasures, but she was still attracted by the amazing scene in front of her.
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