Time flies so fast, and it’s New Year’s Eve in a blink of an eye.
Jia Mu and other people with titles all wore court clothes according to their rank. They first took an eight-person sedan and led everyone into the palace to pay their respects.
Jia Cong is at home now, so he naturally wants to go to the palace to attend the congratulations.
Early that day, Yuanyang, Xiren and others were waiting, dressed neatly, wearing python robes, jade belts around their waists, purple gold crowns on their heads, and thick-soled court boots. They were really majestic and dignified, like a young country. male.
You stepped forward to straighten Jia Cong's collar, looked at it a few more times, and said with a smile: "Brother Cong looks really handsome in this outfit. When he comes to the palace to congratulate you, he will definitely charm all the ladies. "
Jia Cong smiled and said, "Is it that exaggerated? If I really charm all the women in the palace, Your Majesty probably won't let me go."
Yuanyang rolled his eyes at Jia Cong. This gentleman is really very beautiful. He has no scruples at all. He even dares to make jokes about the emperor. He is so brave.
"Hey, my lord, please keep your moral integrity. If this continues, what will happen?"
Jia Cong reached out and touched Yuanyang's face, and said with a smile: "What are you worried about? It's just a joke, who is going to tell the truth?"
Youshi looked at the little man in front of her and liked him as much as she liked him.
Although he is still a big kid, his skills are very impressive, which makes me want to stop and become a little obsessed.
Thinking of the two of them getting along recently, my heart couldn't help but pounding a little, and the eyes I looked at Jia Cong were full of doting.
However, she was much more experienced than Qin Keqing, and she didn't show any abnormalities at all.
From the outside, she looks like an elder sister-in-law who cares about her younger brother. Everything appears very natural and harmonious, making her impeccable.
Youshi smiled and said: "Okay, don't be so talkative. It's almost time. We should enter the palace. If we don't leave, the old lady will probably be waiting in a hurry."
Jia Cong said: "Then let's go. When we come back, we will be ready to celebrate the New Year."
After letting You sit on the sedan, Jia Cong rode a horse and took Li Biao and other guards out of Ningguo Mansion and arrived in front of Rongguo Mansion.
They gathered Jia Mu, Jia She, Jia Zheng, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang and others, and rushed to the palace in a mighty manner.
I met many officials along the way and rushed to the palace with their family documents.
The entire streets of Shenjing City were clean and tidy, which made Jia Cong very satisfied. These were all his own contributions.
Jia Lian accompanied Jia Mu, riding a horse with Jia Cong, and marveled at the clean and tidy streets along the way.
"Brother Cong, since you took over the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, the entire Shenjing City has a completely new look and is very orderly. Everyone is applauding it. At the end of this year, you will do another general cleaning to let everyone celebrate the New Year cleanly. It’s really spot on.”
Jia Cong smiled and accepted Jia Lian's compliment.
In the past few days before the end of the year, Jia Cong had people carry out another general cleaning. After three days of busy work, the results were remarkable. Everywhere in the entire Shenjing City was clean.
Both residents and merchants are very satisfied. Who doesn’t like to celebrate the New Year cleanly?
For those who participated in the cleaning, Jia Cong asked the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division to set aside part of the bonuses in advance and distribute them directly. Everyone was happy.
Soon the group arrived at the palace, and the ladies all went to the harem to pay New Year greetings to the Queen Mother and the Empress.
Jia Cong and other officials gathered in the hall and stood according to their rank.
The space in the main hall is limited, and there are many people here today. Almost all the royal relatives, relatives of the country, officials and nobles who are in the capital are here. Officials and nobles below the third rank are all lined up outside the hall.
Jia Cong was a supreme prince, so he naturally stood in the hall, and he was in a front position.
The people in the palace were divided into three parts. The royal princes stood in one line, the civil servants stood in another line, and the generals stood in another line.
On the general side, although Jia Cong's official position is not the highest, his status is the highest, almost standing at the front.
Looking at Jia Cong in front of him, everyone had different expressions. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some were haters.
However, most officials still had a good impression of Jia Cong. He managed the capital in an orderly, clean and tidy manner, making everyone very satisfied.
Of course, there are exceptions. A sword-like gaze has been staring at Jia Cong fiercely without concealing it at all.
Jia Cong also felt it and turned his head to look over.
This person is none other than Prince Zhongshun. Although he does not want to provoke the lunatic Jia Cong again, his hatred for Jia Cong has not disappeared.
The fact that he suffered a defeat at the hands of Jia Cong has spread throughout the aristocratic circle, and it can be said that he was humiliated.
The emperor refused to stand up to the boy.
He found the support of his father, the Emperor, but the Emperor also said that he acted wantonly and asked people to attack Ning Guogong's Zhuangzi, which was purely self-inflicted, and asked him to go home and reflect.
How could a prince like him swallow such a breath?
If looks could kill, Jia Cong would probably have died countless times by now.
When Prince Zhongshun saw Jia Cong looking over, he snorted and turned away, no longer looking at him.
Seeing this, everyone around them began to think about it.
King Zhongshun's behavior clearly showed some timidity. He seemed to be very afraid of Jia Cong and did not dare to look at him. It seemed that the incident had left a shadow on King Zhongshun.
Looking at Jia Cong, he couldn't help but admire him.
This boy is really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. He is ruthless and courageous. He made Prince Zhongshun lose his temper at all. It is really amazing.
Seeing this, the second prince couldn't help but shake his head.
I originally wanted to take advantage of the feud between King Zhongshun and Jia Cong and let someone provoke him and use King Zhongshun's hand to deal with Jia Cong. However, King Zhongshun was very afraid of Jia Cong and refused directly.
The strategy that he had worked so hard to come up with came to nothing.
He is not a fool, so he naturally knows that Jia Cong is restless now.
His father liked this boy very much. Jia Cong's tribute wine was his father's opening to prevent the royal family from reaching out, so no one dared to touch it.
After going to the palace to inquire about it, I found out that all the tribute wine in the palace was given to his father free of charge by Jia Cong.
At least 10,000 jars of tribute wine are sent to the palace every year. These 10,000 jars are equivalent to 50,000 catties, which is 50,000 taels of silver. Jia Cong sends wine every year and never mentions money.
This kid is really a character, he has ability, means, and knows how to get things done. I even admire him a little.
If such people can help you, you won't have to worry about big things happening.
If this kid hadn't ruined his good things in Yangzhou, I really wanted to win over him.
Based on this kid's ability, he should know that Yangzhou is one of his people. Even if he didn't know it at the time, he should know it now. With this barrier, even if he wants to win over him, he probably won't trust him anymore.
It seems that this feud has really been forged, and it is difficult to resolve it.
If you don't use such a character, you can't make him your enemy. This guy is too lethal.
If he is really on the opposite side of himself, he can only use the last resort to get rid of him.
You must not let this kid ruin your great career.
Looking at Jia Cong, he saw him looking over, with a false smile on his face, and nodded towards Jia Cong.
Jia Cong also nodded slightly in greeting. He was also a little helpless towards the second prince.
He really didn't want to conflict with the royal family and offended him unintentionally. He didn't know if this kid would cause trouble for him?
All we can do is be more careful and hope that both parties can live in harmony.
Not long after he offended Prince Zhongshun, he really didn't want to conflict with the second prince. Even if His Majesty didn't favor the second prince, he would definitely have objections to him. After all, he was his biological son.
At this time, the little eunuch above shouted loudly: "The Emperor has arrived! The Emperor has arrived! All officials salute."
Everyone bowed and saluted together: "Welcome to the Emperor, Your Majesty."
The Supreme Emperor turned around from behind and sat on the dragon chair. Emperor Longqing followed him and sat down on the chair next to him.
"My lords, please make peace."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Next, the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor gave speeches respectively, with roughly the same meaning.
It is nothing more than wishing that the country will be stable, the weather will be smooth, the grain will be plentiful, the world will be peaceful, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, the dust around the world will cease forever, good luck, etc.
Next, I expressed condolences to some veterans and ministers, said a few words to everyone, and then went to Tai Chi Palace to give a banquet.
Royal banquets are all divided into separate dishes.
The Supreme Emperor and the Emperor sat on the top, and the bottom was divided into several rows, each with a row of eucalyptus. People with high status and high official positions sat in the middle two rows, and other officials were arranged behind them according to their positions.
In the first row on the left, there are some important civil servants and several chief ministers, who suddenly sat down again.
Jia Cong sat in the first row on the right, just below Wang Shuirong of Beijing.
Thanks to Shui Rong's gift of Shenbing and BMW, the two have always kept in touch, but they don't really spend much time together.
Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "My dear brother, I wish you a happy birthday. Please send my regards to the old princess for me."
Shui Rong smiled and said: "It's easy to say, easy to say, I will definitely bring it to you. Brother Cong, you really impressed me. This trip to Liaodong really shocked countless people. Although brother Wei knew that Brother Cong was a capable person, he still let me I was shocked."
Jia Cong laughed and said: "Your Majesty is making ridiculous compliments. This is all thanks to the great blessing of the Emperor. The soldiers sacrificed their lives, and the brothers just happened to meet each other. They are not worth mentioning. They are not worth mentioning."
Hearing this, Shui Rong chuckled, this kid is really a naughty guy.
Unexpectedly, he made the right move with his free move. This guy is really a character.
Since returning from Liaodong, Jia Cong's every move has fallen into Shui Rong's eyes. His ruthlessness towards the enemy and his decisiveness in doing things have shown that Jia Cong is not simple.
Coupled with his actions in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, he managed the entire capital in an orderly manner, which further proves that Jia Cong is a capable person.
The two families have been family friends and have always gotten along well. In the future, they will be able to help each other in the court.
Shui Rong said: "Since you came back, you have been busy. We brothers haven't had a good get-together. If you serve as a host to me after the new year, brother Cong must give you a favor?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "I have been away all these years, and now that I am back, I will definitely go to pay New Year's greetings to the prince and the old concubine after the New Year."
At this time, the palace maids filed in, and dishes were brought up one after another and placed in front of the ministers.
The Supreme Emperor and the Emperor congratulated again: "Today is New Year's Eve, the whole country is celebrating, and I am here with all my dear friends. I am very happy. I am here to offer you a drink, and have a good drink!"
All the ministers raised their glasses and blessed the emperor.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty and Your Majesty, may you have a prosperous new year, may everything go well, and may your life be as long as the heavens."
It can be seen that the Supreme Emperor is very happy today, chatting and laughing with the veterans in front of him.
Then, a group of singers came and danced in the middle.
Jia Cong looked at them for a while and they were indeed very good. These singers were specially trained in the palace. They were all top-notch in appearance and dancing skills.
After scanning the hall, I saw that the people in front were relatively close to the emperor. Basically, their eyes were fixed on the Supreme Emperor and the emperor. When they saw the emperor raising his glass, they followed the toast, and when the emperor placed the dishes, they followed suit.
The people in the back were much more casual. Some people stared at these dancers, fascinated without blinking.
There are also some people who mainly eat and drink, and they eat and drink down below. The emperor doesn't notice them anyway. The food and wine in the palace are of the highest quality, much better than the food at most ministers' homes.
Jia Cong looked at the dishes in front of him, and there were a few that he liked. If he didn't eat these dishes, he wouldn't eat them. He stopped being polite and started to drink directly.
It goes without saying that the royal chef in the palace is very good at cooking.
After tasting a few dishes, Jia Cong nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Shui Rong smiled and said, "Brother Cong, don't just eat and drink by yourself. Come, let me toast you to my brother."
Jia Cong smiled, raised his glass and said, "Your Majesty, brother, I'd like to toast you too. Let's do it."
After saying that, he raised his glass in a distant salute, raised his head and got down to it.
Seeing Jia Cong's straightforwardness, Shui Rong raised his glass and drank it.
This kind of banquet is just a formality, a ceremony, representing the emperor's favor to his ministers, and it usually doesn't last long. After all, today is New Year's Eve, and every household has to go home to celebrate the New Year.
After seeing that it was almost done, the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor left the stage.
Those royal princes, seeing that the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor had left, naturally they would not stay any longer. They did not care about this kind of food and drink.
Jia Cong had already eaten and drank enough. Seeing this, he and Shui Rong got up and walked out of the hall.
When I came outside, I waited for a while before the women's table dispersed.
After making an appointment with Shuirong to see each other again, they each took their own nvjuan and walked out of the palace gate to Ningrong Street.
The group of people went directly to Ningguo Mansion to hold a New Year's Festival in the ancestral hall here.
Everything has been prepared. The masters of Ning Rong and Ning Rong Mansion gathered in Ning Guo Mansion, and even the clan members from Ning Rong Street came. This year's festival is similar to the clan sacrifice, and it can be said to be huge.
Everyone came to the ancestral hall, led by Jia Cong, with people standing on the left Zhao Zhao and the right Mu, men in the east and women in the west, holding incense and bowing down.
Everyone knelt down together and packed the five halls, three balconies, inner and outer corridor eaves, and two balconies above and below the steps. They were filled with flowers, leaving no open space.
The whole scene was silent and solemn.
Only the tinkling of clanging bells, the slight swaying of golden bells and jade pendants, and the rustling of kneeling boots and shoes were heard.
After the worship, everyone exited the ancestral hall.
Jia She and Jia Zheng took the men of the Jia family to the Rongguo Mansion, waiting to salute the old lady.
Jia Mu and other women, under Youshi's reception, went to the back house to take a rest.
