Kangjing six years, autumn.
The Dayue Palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the busy maids and eunuchs were moving quickly and efficiently, not daring to show any signs of neglect.
The road had been swept last night, making it very clean and brand new. The festive atmosphere extended from the palace gate to the deep palace walls. The palace gates were draped in red and green, making it very lively.
This day is the 40th birthday of Emperor Kang Jing.
Of course, the fortieth birthday cannot be treated as a birthday, otherwise wouldn't it be cursing the emperor?
And for some reason that cannot be mentioned in the palace, Emperor Kang Jing obviously resisted celebrating his birthday.
It was still relying on the advice of the current Queen Lin Xiaoyi that since the Emperor ascended the throne, there has not been any decent celebration, which is not good after all.
The principles of governing a country should be relaxed and relaxed, neither too tight nor too loose. It is necessary to relax appropriately.
After all, a fortieth birthday is a happy event. According to the past practice, it is time to go out and have fun with the people. Even if the emperor is not willing to go out, he can still do it in the palace!
Firstly, it can appease the minds of the civil and military officials, and secondly, it can clear some of the dark cloud-like atmosphere that has always been hanging over the head.
After careful consideration, Emperor Kang Jing accepted Lin Xiaoyi's suggestion.
In addition to his fortieth birthday, there was another thing that made him happy.
That means the White Lotus Sect is finally finished this time!
The people sent by the temple had been fighting with the White Lotus Sect in Yuzhou for six years, which was a shame. Fortunately, this serious problem has finally been eliminated.
Emperor Kang Jing, who was wise and powerful and took orders in times of crisis, accomplished the same feat as the previous emperors: suppressing the White Lotus Sect!
The sun is shining brightly today and the weather is perfect. Although it is autumn, it is rare that people do not feel desolate.
Even the palace maids and eunuchs who kept coming and going had a flattering smile on their faces from beginning to end. Looking around, there was no one who was not smiling.
Emperor Kang Jing had already put on the Liuyun Chaiyue uniform exclusively used by the royal family, as if he were wearing Yuehua.
It is said that a man relies on his clothes and his horse relies on his saddle. After putting on the Liuyun Zhuiyue suit, Emperor Kang Jing, who was already a little fat, really looked like the emperor coming to the dust, full of glory, which made people dare not look directly at him from a distance.
All the civil and military officials have been waiting outside the main hall to congratulate the emperor, and they are even more happy than ever.
Emperor Kang Jing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, looked around the somewhat empty hall with a slightly lonely look on his face.
The Son of Heaven is alone!
As the emperor of a country, he endured too much for this country.
For six years, I didn’t even go out to a distant door. I was busy all day in front of documents, reviewing memorials, and dealing with state affairs, and I couldn’t even take a day off!
And even though he was working so hard, the situation was getting worse!
Civil and military officials are like vendors in a vegetable market, surrounding him all day long. They are short of money when they open their mouths, and they are short of people when they are silent. There is rebellion in the front and chaos behind them. There is no peaceful life for a day!
Compared to his father, Emperor Zong Ming, who had not been in court for more than twenty years and was enjoying his leisurely life in search of immortals, he was extremely unlucky.
On his birthday today, civil and military officials, like mosquitoes and flies, finally stopped buzzing around him. The rare purity made him feel a little lonely, entangled with some inexplicable and unexplained emotions. together.
There is a figure of a woman who is also wearing a moonlight-chasing dress strolling towards here. The moon-white dress is extremely simple, without any unnecessary decorations. Only the moonlight, which is like mercury flowing, is bright but not dazzling, caressing the falling stars. The whole body is full of human smoke, and suddenly it looks like a fairy from the sky has come to the world.
There is no doubt that the only woman who can come here at this time is Queen Dayue Lin Xiaoyi.
"emperor."
Arriving next to Emperor Kang Jing, Lin Xiaoyi's fair and fair face showed a smile from the bottom of her heart, "The good time is coming soon."
"Why don't you call me husband today?"
Emperor Kang Jing held Lin Xiaoyi's hand, and the lonely look on his face faded a lot.
In the past, he was just a little coveted for Lin Xiaoyi's beauty and didn't take it to heart.
Only later because of the request of Mr. Ji and the fact that another extremely young martial arts master who was not in the palace was an old friend of Lin Xiaoyi, she was finally allowed to become the queen.
A queen with no foundation will have little impact on national affairs.
Fortunately, he took the initiative and killed the daughter of the cabinet scholar Ying Liang, who was also his concubine. Then he took advantage of Mo Qiu's murder of the emperor to eliminate several powerful ministers who had great influence on the temple. , has truly established a firm foothold, which is enough to show that he is very foresight.
The only pity is that Lin Xiaoyi's old friend was so shameless that he ignored him at all after becoming a martial arts master.
After getting rid of these things, Lin Xiaoyi himself has been in line with his wishes in recent years.
No matter what decision he made, Lin Xiaoyi never disagreed with him. On the contrary, she would work hard to solve his problems. It is said that a wise man will make a mistake after a thousand worries; a fool will gain after a thousand worries.
Lin Xiaoyi's proposal of criminal prosecution solved the urgent needs of Dayue's treasury several times.
She was a truly good queen to Emperor Kang Jing, who did not fight or grab, made suggestions, and spoke appropriately.
After getting along for these years, although the two of them have not given birth to a son and only have one daughter, Lin Xiaoyi has never said anything in this regard. Even to the other princes who have grown up, she can be said to be pleasant and indifferent. Jealousy and harem matters have never bothered him - this involved a huge concession from Lin Xiaoyi, which was not easy.
No matter which way you look at it, apart from her birth, there is simply no fault with this queen!
Not even the meanest person could ask for more from her.
Therefore, when Emperor Kang Jing and Lin Xiaoyi got along, they rarely bothered with the emperor's manners and nobility - if there were outsiders present, Lin Xiaoyi would know how to treat the emperor. This was a real good wife. .
"Your Majesty is the king of a country. Today all the officials are congratulating you and the whole world is celebrating. Xiaoyi is just a woman. She is only respected because of her status as the emperor. It is already a great honor to be able to see the emperor first."
Lin Xiaoyi said softly.
Emperor Kang Jing looked at Lin Xiaoyi's sparkling eyes that contained great joy - the true feelings were almost coming out!
This birthday itself was something Lin Xiaoyi strongly requested. She was so happy today. Thinking about it, she had suffered a lot in silence over the years. Now it was not easy to finally see the moonlight after the clouds cleared. .
Emperor Kang Jing was moved in his heart. If there is a woman like this, even her heart of stone will turn into a soft heart. He immediately said: "Don't worry, after the White Lotus Sect has been wiped out, only the Four Kingdoms Allied Forces and the Huang Dynasty's soldiers are left." Huang Tianjun. The envoys I sent over should have arrived at the imperial capitals of the four countries at this time to start negotiations. After the negotiations are completed, we will cooperate internally and externally to wipe out Huang Tianjun. This war will be over.
These years have been hard on you. When the war is over, if there is anything you want, you can tell me. I will try my best to make the beauty smile and make the queen happy. "
"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? Xiaoyi has nothing to ask for, she just hopes that Your Majesty won't be so tired anymore."
Lin Xiaoyi still looked gentle and considerate, so sensible that it made people feel distressed.
"I understand. I understand."
Emperor Kang Jing patted her palm and said, "After this birthday, I will seize the time to put down the war with all my strength. Then everyone in the world will know that I have such a good queen. If you have anyone you value, please You can recommend one or two to me, and I will definitely use them."
"The emperor has the final say in this world. Who is a good minister or a treacherous minister cannot escape His Majesty's eyes. No hero in the world can compare with you. Countless talents are working under the Emperor. Why do you need Xiaoyi to recommend me? Xiaoyi? It is a great honor for Yi to be favored by the emperor. The emperor must not miss the state affairs because of Xiaoyi."
Lin Xiaoyi shook his head and said seriously and attentively.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
After saying three good words in a row, Emperor Kangjing Longyan was delighted. He had not been so happy for a long time.
A eunuch quickly ran to the door of the main hall and shouted in a slightly shrill voice: "The auspicious time has come~ Welcome Your Majesty!"
Outside the main hall, hundreds of civil and military officials were waiting for a long time.
Emperor Kang Jing walked out holding Lin Xiaoyi's hand, which was somewhat inappropriate.
But no one cares about this issue now.
The moment Emperor Kang Jing just stepped out of the palace door, all the civil and military officials knelt down in unison, and their uniform voices soared to the sky.
"Long live, long live, long live my emperor!"
The sounds gathered together into a torrent, soaring to the sky and shaking the earth, with great momentum.
Today's palace was decorated with a particularly festive and brand-new look. Although it was autumn, in the eyes of Emperor Kang Jing, everything seemed full of vitality and everything was in full bloom.
Looking at the civil and military officials kneeling down, a strong feeling of pride could not help but pour into my heart!
For a time, the gloom and gloom of the past seemed to have passed, and a new era was about to come in his hands.
Compared with the more than two hundred years of Guo Zuo's suffering, six or seven years of suffering is not a long time. He is finally coming to an end and can enjoy the treatment and celebrations that an emperor should enjoy.
This long-lost congratulations is the best proof!
"God has entrusted the big moon to my hands, and I dare not treat it carelessly. Therefore, since I took over the throne, I have been thinking hard, working hard and sleeping hard, taking care of everything. I have been worried about state affairs for more than six years, and I am frightened every step of the way. Trembling, walking on thin ice, not daring to relax for a moment."
Emperor Kang Jing took a few steps forward alone, his voice passionate and passionate, containing strong emotions, "Fortunately, God has favored me, and my efforts have paid off. The White Lotus Sect has been causing trouble to people's hearts for a long time, and it has been causing trouble to the country for more than hundreds of years." ! Now that we can clean it up, it is indeed the destiny of destiny!"
His eyes looked at the kneeling civil and military officials, and his voice was slightly lowered, "I know that it is difficult for you people, and it is difficult for me. Over the years, everyone has suffered a lot and spent an unknown amount of money. Fortunately, all the efforts have paid off, the White Lotus Sect has been suppressed, and all my dear friends can breathe a sigh of relief. I am sincerely happy."
"Everything depends on His Majesty for your hard work. I am just doing things for the country, so why should I take credit?"
"This is exactly the reason! Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs so far, and it is our fault that we have not been able to do things well. How dare we receive such praise from His Majesty!"
"Your Majesty treats the people of the world as you treat your children. The White Lotus Sect is just a troublemaker. How can it shake the country? Your Majesty's kindness shines all over the world and is powerful throughout the world. You are truly the master of destiny!"
The very sensible civil and military officials declined the award one after another, praising Emperor Kang Jing both inside and outside their words.
There is no doubt that the court is full of joy, and no one can find any fault.
The smile on Emperor Kang Jing's face grew brighter.
Behind him, Lin Xiaoyi's gaze seemed a little ethereal, and she didn't know what she was thinking about in those bright eyes. Countless words advocating meritorious political achievements passed by her ears like a breeze, going in and out of the left ear.
This birthday is not a grand event, at least compared to the pomp and splendor of Emperor Zongming's 60th birthday, it can be called frugal.
There is no need to go around the imperial city to have fun with the people. All aspects must be carried out within the palace.
As time passed by, Lin Xiaoyi always had a smile on her face, quietly watching the celebrations go by one after another.
Occasionally she would raise her head and take a look at the sky.
The sun gradually slides towards the west, rising slowly but steadily in the east and setting in the west.
Finally, when most of the celebrations were over, the emperor and his favorite civil and military officials met together in a large hall.
It's time for a feast.
Emperor Kang Jing was sitting on the main seat. Below him on the left and right sides, all kinds of delicacies were placed in front of the civil and military officials. The best wine was opened and the aroma of the wine overflowed.
Even the atmosphere became extremely harmonious. All the worries seemed to be swept away, and the smiles on everyone's faces never disappeared.
Emperor Kang Jing took Lin Xiaoyi's hand and said loudly: "Everyone, my queen has been doing a lot of work for this birthday. She has also prepared a special program for us to give us a surprise. Let's wait and see. !”
Lin Xiaoyi stood up with the wine bottle in hand, "You are all the pillars of the country. What you can affect with one action and one move is the people of the world. Xiaoyi is just a little girl. Only when she is favored by the emperor can she get some glory. I think I have no talent and little virtue, but I am in a high position, which is really scary.
However, it coincides with the emperor's 40th birthday, so Xiaoyi has some small thoughts and wants to make everyone happy. I hope you will like it! "
Lin Xiaoyi held the wine bottle and drank it without any hesitation.
"Cough, cough!"
The wine was a bit strong. After entering her throat, Xiaoyi coughed unconsciously. The wine slipped from the corner of her mouth and landed on the Liuyun Chaiyue suit.
The spotless Liuyun Zhuiyue clothes were naturally not stained by alcohol, and the alcohol flowed down the clothes and dripped onto the embroidered shoes.
"The little girl doesn't know how to drink, which makes everyone laugh."
Lin Xiaoyi smiled awkwardly and sat back next to Emperor Kang Jing.
Emperor Kang Jing laughed loudly and said: "My queen rarely drinks, but her sincerity is particularly commendable! Come, let me have a drink with you all!"
He picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.
The civil and military officials in the audience were all right, and they began to take the opportunity to boast about Lin Xiaoyi's virtuousness, virtue, and virtue.
"Husband."
After drinking, Emperor Kang Jing heard Lin Xiaoyi calling him softly, this time it was her husband again.
"What's wrong?"
Emperor Kang Jing was very happy. The wine was so delicious that it felt like burning all over his body when it entered his throat. It was high-spirited and intense, just like his mood.
"My shoes are stained by wine."
Lin Xiaoyi pointed with some embarrassment.
"Just a few small things."
Emperor Kang Jing waved his hand indifferently.
"Xiao Yi wants to change her shoes."
Lin Xiaoyi was a little frustrated, "I finally wanted to do something, but I couldn't do it well. I lost my husband's face."
"What are you talking about? It's too late for me to be happy that you are so Chicheng!"
"Husband."
Lin Xiaoyi looked at him pitifully.
"Okay, okay, go and come back quickly."
Emperor Kang Jing nodded casually.
When leaving the banquet, Lin Xiaoyi heard a minister asking what the "surprise" she had prepared was.
Someone immediately replied: "The national army defeated the White Lotus Sect."
(End of chapter)
