The royal banquet at the Long Live Hall did not last too late. After all, the generals had been on a long campaign and were tired on the way home. They needed rest. As an emperor, he had to be considerate. However, the whole royal banquet felt like a home away from home. Finally, there was no more "arrogance in one's work and lack of etiquette in front of the palace". All the generals behaved themselves.
"Father drank a lot today!" Guo Rong supported Guo Wei and said softly in the passage out of the palace under a waning moon in the sky and the night was a little dark.
The night wind was slightly strong, finally bringing a little coolness, which seemed to dissipate a lot of the drunkenness on Guo Wei's face. As he moved forward steadily, Guo Wei said: "I can't refuse the emperor's kindness!"
"Fortunately, my father has returned to Beijing after all. My family has missed you very much, and now we can finally be reunited!" Guo Rong sighed with emotion.
When Guo Wei went south to Xiangyang to take up his post, except for one concubine, he only had a few servants and servants accompanying him, and the rest of his wives and concubines probably did not come with him. Of course, the quality of retention is not that profound, because all of his children have grown up and have either become officials or married, and only the youngest children still live in the official residence.
Up to now, the Guo family has actually been closely linked with the Han Dynasty. Of course, the influence of the Han Dynasty in turn was as huge as Liu Chengyou feared.
Hearing Guo Rong mention his family, Guo Wei couldn't help but show a bit of tenderness on his face, and sighed: "I have wronged you and the others!"
"My father's return to Beijing has touched the hearts of everyone. Relatives and old friends of the Guo family have all written to express their desire to visit..." Guo Rong's lowered voice always seemed steady.
Hearing this, Guo Wei frowned: "It must be very annoying for you! How did you arrange it?"
"I have informed them to keep to their own devices and perform their duties. They are not allowed to gather together, make irrational discussions, or break the law!" Guo Rong responded.
"It seems that you have made great progress!" Guo Wei showed a satisfied smile.
Guo Rong sighed, with a slight hesitation on his face, and said: "Since my father has returned to the court, my son should also ask himself to leave the capital!"
Hearing what he said, Guo Wei's mind seemed to recall a similar situation three years ago. Guo Rong returned with military exploits. In order to pave the way for him, Guo Wei resigned from his post and went out to control Xiangzhou.
His thoughts and scruples were immediately revealed, but at this time Guo Wei's attitude was not as straightforward as usual. Instead, he shook his head and said: "Don't worry, your majesty will make arrangements, and then we will worry about it!"
"Does father have other considerations?" Guo Rong asked tentatively.
Guo Wei raised his eyes and looked at the waning moon in the night sky. The dim light was still bright, and the emotion in his tone became stronger. Guo Wei said: "I am old after all, but you are still in your prime, and you are also appreciated by His Majesty... "
At this time, Guo Wei's expression and voice revealed a feeling of a hero in his twilight years, but his eyes were particularly bright in the dark night. He stared at Guo Rong and said seriously: "Guo Xin, Guo Tong, Guo The letter is mediocre, although Guo Tong has some talents, but not enough qualifications, the future of the Guo family will depend on you to support him!"
Guo Rong is an astute person. From his gorgeousness, he vaguely noticed something. He opened his mouth and couldn't help but said: "Father, you are serious!"
"That's it! I'm finally back in Beijing. I'm happy today. Don't mention these things!" Guo Wei quickly put on a free and easy look and chuckled: "In two days, we will gather your brothers and sisters in Beijing and have a family meal. , call Baoyi (Zhang Yongde), his wife, and Zhongjin. They are both direct relatives, and we are not afraid of criticism from others!"
"Yes!" Guo Rong responded: "It's time to get together, but Guo Xin is working in Songzhou, so I'm afraid it's hard to leave without permission!"
"Then don't bother him. I'll write a letter to explain it then!"
Counting Guo Rong, Guo Wei had four sons. Guo Xin was appointed magistrate of Songzhou, and Guo Tong was Chongzhenglang, all of whom held important positions. As for the youngest son Guo Yi, he has just turned five years old. Otherwise, as long as he has a little talent, his official position will not be too low.
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On Liu Chengyou's side, although he controlled his drinking, he still couldn't help but get excited. His face was slightly drunk, and he felt like he was drunk but not drunk, which made his ears clear and his eyesight clear.
In front of the Chongzheng Hall, after getting off the imperial chariot and entering, it was Zhao Pu who still insisted on working in the hall, and the two Lang officers on duty. Liu Chengyou was accustomed to his diligence.
Zhao Pu was also a little surprised that the emperor returned to the palace, and he quickly stood up and saluted. He waved his hands, with a drunken smile on his face, sat down slowly, and crossed his legs. Liu Chengyou asked, "What's the important matter? Could you please deal with it overnight?"
"They are all mundane affairs!" Zhao Pu responded, and quickly added: "In addition, the Concierge Court reported that the envoys of the puppet dynasty arrived in Tokyo before evening and have been arranged at the Binyi!"
"Oh?" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou suddenly looked surprised and couldn't help but smile, with a hint of emotion: "We're finally here!"
After the envoys of the Southern Han Dynasty passed northward, they flew to Tokyo from Hunan. It was early May when we set out, and it was now late June, so Liu Chengyou couldn't help but say: "Lingnan is far away from here, although it is thousands of miles away and the road is bumpy, but it won't take nearly two months!"
Mentioning this, Zhao Pu couldn't help shaking his head, with a look of disdain on his face: "It is said that when the envoy came to the north, he traveled all the way to the mountains and rivers, which made the journey slow. If he had not been on a mission, he would have spent half the time. It’s hard to get to Tokyo!”
"This is really a strange person and a strange thing!" Liu Chengyou's interest became more and more intense: "So frivolous, he actually regards national affairs as a matter of national importance, and envoys are like child's play. Who are you here to envoy?"
Zhao Pu reported: "Your Majesty, the envoy named Chen Yanshou is a eunuch in the Southern Han Palace!"
When he said this, Zhao Pu himself couldn't help showing his contempt.
"If you send eunuchs as envoys, then Liu Sheng can do it!" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows, chuckled, and asked Zhao Pu: "Have eunuchs been used as envoys in the past dynasties?"
Zhao Pu shook his head and responded: "Perhaps I have limited knowledge and have never heard of it!"
"I am becoming more and more curious about the puppet dynasty entrenched in Lingnan!" Liu Chengyou said with obvious ridicule in his tone.
"Your Majesty, the envoys from the puppet dynasty this time must have the intention of paying tribute and seeking peace. I don't know when to receive them?" Zhao Pu asked for instructions.
"After the court is over tomorrow, you can make arrangements!" Liu Chengyou ordered directly.
"yes!"
"By the way, Zhao Yao, take some time to visit him for me!" Liu Chengyou said after looking around and landing on Zhao Yao's slightly empty desk.
"Yes!" Zhao Pu answered with cupped hands, a hint of imperceptible envy in his eyes.
Because Zhao Shao was ill, Liu Chengyou granted him a five-day leave to relieve his fatigue and recuperate his body. On the second day, he missed him a little and took the initiative to ask about it.
Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel a little flustered in his heart. Zhao Yao was low-key and humble, with a gentle personality, and even felt like he was weak and could be bullied. But in terms of the emperor's love and favor, I am afraid that none of the Chongzheng Lang in the palace can compare, including Zhang Ji, who seems to be favored by the emperor. On the other hand, it is not that simple for Zhao Yan to be able to sit firmly in the position of bachelor of Chongzheng Palace and stay there for several years.
Probably because he was drunk, Liu Chengyou didn't care about Zhao Pu's reaction. He stood up all of a sudden, his body swaying a little. Zhang Dejun hurriedly stepped forward to support him: "Officials, be careful!"
He originally planned to work diligently for a while, but seeing that his condition was no longer good, Liu Chengyou simply gave the order to show off to the harem. Before leaving, he also told Zhao Pu: "You should also go back to the palace early. If you stay in the palace every night, my wife will complain about me, and you will also waste my candles..."
"Your Majesty is joking!" Zhao Pu said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, walk slowly!"
"Guan family, where will you stay tonight?" Zhang Dejun asked for instructions after leaving Chongzheng Hall and being helped onto the dragon chariot.
After thinking about it for a while, he vomited a breath of alcohol and pointed his hand: "Yaohua Palace!"
Although the Yaohua Hall was not brightly lit at night, the light was exceptionally soft. It fell through the gauze curtain onto the large bed, revealing the figure of Liu Chengyou sitting with his hips spread out. The air was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.
Regarding Liu Chengyou's sudden arrival, Concubine Gao was both unexpected and pleasantly surprised. And Liu Chengyou, looking at the lady in the gauze cage in front of him, the hazy beauty under the dim light made him a little intoxicated.
As for the graceful body under the gauze, the big breasts, long legs and big butt...Liu Chengyou suddenly felt that he was sober, and his whole body was full of energy and motivation.
