The days in winter are very short, it is clearly afternoon, and the sun is already drifting away, as if it will disappear into the horizon at any moment.
Because we had to watch the fireworks at the end, the dinner was held in the courtyard in front of the main hall of Zhenggong, with an open-air banquet.
When Gong Yaozheng arrived, the three elders were already sitting in their seats.
Xu Zhibian agreed, and Young Master Hua, Young Master Xue, and Young Master Yue all came and sat behind the three elders.
Also, the skylark next to Mr. Yue!
When Yunque saw her, she looked at her curiously. Yunque learned from Mr. Yue that Yun Weishan had entered the palace gate, so she begged to come with her. She was also very curious about this second lady.
No matter what her purpose was, she only knew that she gave Jackdaw Si and her sister a new path.
Xue Chongzi's expression was indifferent, but her eyes could not hide her excitement. She heard from Playboy that there would be fireworks tonight!
Although Gong Yaozheng did not practice martial arts, Elder Hua still gave Gong Yaozheng a knife. The knife was very delicate and inlaid with gems. The blade was as thin as a cicada's wings and the overall lightness made it suitable for use as an ornament.
Gong Yaozheng accepted it with a smile and put it on her waist. She had long envied that they all had swords, how handsome they were.
Elder Yue looked at the knife given by Elder Hua with some disdain, saying it was flashy, "Old Hua, when did you become like this?"
Elder Hua thought to himself, hum, let’s see what you can give me.
The servant next to Elder Yue was holding a box. There was a flower in the box, which was shining brightly in the dark night, and its fragrance instantly filled the entire courtyard.
Gong Yaozheng was a little surprised: "Is this Fuyue Youtan?"
Everyone knows that the clouds are full of lotus flowers, but they have never heard of the moonlit sky. The Izumo Lotus is rare because its growth environment is harsh and it grows in thousands of years of frozen soil, making it extremely difficult to cultivate. Fuyue Youtan is rare because its flowering period is very short. It must be picked at the right time under the moonlight and placed in a special container to bloom, so as to ensure that it blooms undefeated.
"I heard that the Izumo Lotus was planted during the expedition. Coincidentally, the Moon Palace's Fuyue Youtan was in full bloom last night, so I thought of giving it to you as a birthday gift." Elder Yue spoke kindly and explained Fuyue in a leisurely manner. The origin of You Tan.
Gong Yaozheng took it: "Thank you, Elder Yue. Ayao likes it very much."
"nice! You love it!"
Elder Xue watched the gifts from the two of them getting better and better, and he wished he could give Xue Chongzi directly to Gong Yaozheng as a bodyguard.
"Ayao has loved the snow lotus in the Snow Palace all these years. I have nothing to give as a gift. I picked three top-quality snow lotus from the cold pool of the Snow Palace. Although it is not as precious as Elder Yue's You Tan, it is still extremely rare." Elder Xue Ask Master Xue to bring up the box containing the snow lotus. The snow lotus, which is filled with thousand-year-old ice, braves the cold and is crystal clear.
Gong Yao collected it: "Elder Xue is humbled. I have never seen this top-quality snow lotus in the front mountain. There were only a few blooming in the cold pond. Elder Xue gave three to A Yao at once. There are so many flowers at the palace gate." Envy is bad."
Gong Yaozheng's words were appropriate. Elder Xue couldn't help stroking his beard and smiled, and glanced at Elder Yue and Elder Hua proudly.
Elder Yue and Elder Hua couldn't help but smile. It was never unreasonable for them to like Ayao.
There was a quarrel outside the door, and it turned out that it was Gong Yuanzheng who blocked Gong Ziyu from the door.
The two of them were confronting each other, neither of them convinced the other!
Xue Chongzi couldn't restrain her curiosity and looked towards the door.
Gong Yaozheng hurriedly stopped him, and then the fight stopped...
Gong Yuanzheng looked unhappy: "Sister~"
Gong Yaozheng pulled him aside and whispered: "The visitor is a guest. I asked him to come. Today is my birthday. Do you want to embarrass me?"
Gong Yuanzheng lowered his eyes, a little aggrieved: "Sister, I'm not..."
"I don't mean to blame you. It's just that I didn't make it clear to you in advance. Where is your brother?" Gong Yaozheng asked when he saw that everyone was almost here and Gong Shangjiao was still missing.
"Isn't my brother here? I'll go find him!" He said and ran away.
"Hey, don't..." Gong Yaozheng didn't even bother to hold him back, and the child ran away quickly.
Gong Zishang arrived belatedly, holding a boy on her hand. It was her younger brother, Gong Jinshang.
Gong Jinshang looked at Zheng Gong with curiosity. He ran to Gong Yaozheng and said, "You must be Zheng Gong's second lady. Today is your birthday. My father asked me to give you a birthday gift."
The seven or eight-year-old boy was as old as Yuan Zheng's brother ten years ago. Gong Yaozheng couldn't help but lean down and look at him.
"what gift?"
"This!" Gong Jinshang took out a dagger and pulled it out. The dagger's cold light revealed its edge.
"Be careful!" Murong Ling's voice came, and she pulled Gong Yaozheng back.
Otherwise, the knife would scratch Gong Yaozheng.
Everyone was also shocked, and Gong Zishang quickly snatched the dagger from Gong Jinshang's hand.
Gong Jinshang was stunned for a moment, then started crying: "I want to tell my father that my sister bullied me!"
The servants of Shang Palace hurriedly stepped forward to coax Gong Jinshang: "Young master, please don't cry. Don't cry. Are you hurt anywhere?"
Gong Jinshang twitched and said, "I want Shang Gong, I don't want to stay here!"
"Okay, okay, let's go back to Shang Palace!" The maid hugged Gong Jinshang, apologized to Gong Yaozheng, bowed and left.
Gong Zishang also looked apologetic: "Ayao, are you okay?"
The three elders also heard the sound and came over. After asking the servants, they looked angry and said: "The wandering businessman is confused! If his son continues to be spoiled, he will be ruined sooner or later!"
Gong Yuanzheng was also shocked by this sudden change. It turned out that not all children aged seven or eight were as sensible as Yuanzheng's younger brother.
"Sister!" Gong Yuanzheng followed Gong Shangjiao and saw Gong Yuanzheng being supported by Murong Ling. He didn't see the scene just now, but he realized something was wrong and ran forward quickly.
Gong Yaozheng shook his head at him, indicating that he was fine.
Gong Shangjiao said something to Jin Fu beside him, and Jin Fu took the order and went down.
When everyone saw Gong Shangjiao coming, they all saluted.
"I've seen Master Blade Bearer!"
Gong Shangjiao nodded in return, glanced at Gong Yaozheng, and saw that she was fine. His cold eyes melted slightly, and he said, "Ayao, happy birthday!"
Gong Yaozheng smiled back, where is the gift?
"Sister, you'll know in a minute." Gong Yuanzheng whispered beside Gong Yuanzheng.
Gong Yaozheng was a little curious, but he still held it back.
Since it was a banquet, eating was the main priority, and the food was served in a short while.
Gong Shangjiao is the sword holder, so he naturally sits in the main seat. On his left are the three elders, and on his right are Gong Zishang, Gong Yuanzheng and Gong Yuanzheng.
And...Miyako Yu...
Gong Yaozheng deliberately changed seats with his younger brother Yuanzheng, fearing that they would start fighting.
Yun Weishan sat next to Gong Ziyu, but his eyes were constantly looking at the woman behind Elder Yue. His eyes were slightly moist. Her skylark was still fine.
Yun Que was also looking at Yun Weishan, and the two faced each other from a distance. Gong Ziyu couldn't help but realized something was wrong, and whispered: "Do you know that medicine man?"
Yun Weishan lowered his eyes: "I don't know her, but I think she looks very similar to my sister."
"That adopted sister of yours?"
"Um!"
Gong Ziyu was convinced, dismissed his doubts, and couldn't help but look at Yunque.
If he guessed correctly, the medicine man was Wu Feng who was caught by Gong Yuanzheng when he broke into the palace gate last time.
But on the second sister’s birthday, why did Yue Gong bring the medicine man?
Where Gong Ziyu couldn't see, Yun Weishan's eyes looked at Yunque again. Yunque smiled at her and said with lips, I'm - very - good!
Yun Weishan's eyes became moist again...
She couldn't help but look at Gong Yaozheng, she believed the right person, the skylark was still alive, her skylark was still there!
Gong Yaozheng noticed Yun Weishan's gaze and raised his glass to her.
Because of what happened last time, Gong Yaozheng is a little cautious about drinking now, although last time it was because of her allergy to white peach that she drank one glass.
I took a sip of the wine. The fine Ruilu wine was soft in the mouth and had a lingering aroma.
Gong Yaozheng couldn't help but take two more sips. In ancient times, there was no distillation and purification, so the wine he drank was sorghum wine, and the alcohol content was not high.
Gong Yaozheng finally felt relieved when he saw that he didn't feel the same as last time.
Sure enough, the culprit is still Baitao, and she is still the same Lu Yao who can drink a thousand cups!
But she thought wrong. Although this body was not strong enough to drink a glass of wine, it could not withstand the way she drank.
I felt dizzy after a while...
The originally pleasant sound of silk and bamboo orchestra, now sounded to Gong Yaozheng's ears like a magical sound...
Gong Yaozheng frowned impatiently...
"Brother Yuanzheng, I'm a little dizzy, let me get some wind!"
"Do you want me to accompany you?" Gong Yuanzheng looked at his sister who had a slightly red face, feeling a little worried.
"No, you eat yours. You have to help me set off the fireworks later, don't forget." Gong Yaozheng prepared the fireworks, hoping to take this opportunity to liven up the palace gate that had been silent for a long time.
"good!"
Gong Yaozheng stood up and left the banquet...
Gong Yuanzheng glanced at Gong Shangjiao, who was leading him. By the time the others reacted, there was no one in the position holding the sword.
There is a pavilion and water pavilion in the backyard of Zheng Palace. It is winter now, and the lotus flowers have faded, leaving only a few branches with withered lotus leaves.
Gong Yaozheng put his hands on the railing, blowing the night wind, and the soft fox fur hit her face, caressing her face.
Gong Yaozheng narrowed his eyes comfortably.
Suddenly, many river lanterns floated as far as the eye could see, shining brightly and coming from the other side.
Gong Yaozheng's pupils reflected light, and he was a little surprised...
She couldn't help walking to the shore, picked up a river lantern, opened it, and read:
"May Ayao have this day every year, and this day every year. Happy birthday! - Playboy"
She picked up another one, which read:
"Happy birthday, sister. Yuanzheng will spend every birthday with you in the future! - Your favorite brother."
Gong Yaozheng couldn't help but smile...
"Happy birthday, second sister. I heard Ayun say you teased me like a cow, so I'll imitate a cow and call it to you, moo moo~ - Gong Ziyu."
I picked up one piece after another, with blessings written all over the palace gate, from the elders holding swords to the guard maids, everyone's blessings...
There is a large and conspicuous river lantern with a poem mentioned on it, but it is not signed...
The dim lamp illuminates the good night, this evening is far away.
The laurel branches are twined late, and the return of Jinshan is still far away.
Gong Yaozheng looked at the poem and was a little confused. She knew every word, but when they were put together, she didn't quite understand...
It should mean wishing her a happy birthday...
"Ayao, happy birthday!"
The person behind her was standing there at some point, and she didn't even notice it just now.
Only when I stood up did I realize that my face was slightly cold and I had actually cried...
Gong Shangjiao couldn't help but raise his hand to brush away the tears from her eyes: "It's your birthday today, so you can't cry."
Gong Yaozheng wiped away his tears, smiled, and the fireworks behind him burst into brilliant light...
Gong Shangjiao's eyes were filled with the girl's reflection. At that moment, the fireworks in the sky became her background, not as bright as her bright smile.
Gong Yaozheng looked at the sky behind him. The fireworks bloomed and formed a few words: Ayao, happy birthday!
The light of the fireworks shone in Gong Yaozheng's eyes. She did ask Hua Gong to help her make fireworks, but she didn't expect it to be such fireworks!
Turning around to see Gong Shangjiao's unsurprised expression, he realized that there was actually his instruction in this.
The last wave of fireworks exploded in the sky, and the fireworks were fixed at that moment: worry-free every year!
Everyone in the courtyard was watching the fireworks, and the two people in the backyard were also watching the fireworks. What everyone was thinking about was that the world would be peaceful and that they would be worry-free every year!
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May the Haiyan River be clear and the world be peaceful. I wish you all a worry-free, safe and happy life!
Today is the day when the admission ticket for the postgraduate entrance examination is issued. I wish Jackdaw Zero the opportunity to take the postgraduate entrance examination! !
