On the first day of the first lunar month, a scene that took place in the square in front of the Imperial Palace quickly spread throughout the capital with the spread of officials.

In the first month, it is originally a day to visit relatives and friends. The news spread unusually fast. Officials in Beijing are analyzing the inside story.

Wei Qihou is an important minister of the court, how can he casually find trouble with Qi Chi in public? The most common interpretation is that this is a blockade from all parties in the imperial court to Qi Chi's promotion to a scholar. Of course, the Governor of Qi should be rewarded for his merits, but he must also be pressed.

On the sixth day of the first month, in the palace of King Wu in Xianyifang, the west city of Beijing, King Wu set up a banquet to entertain Jia Huan, who came to pay New Year's greetings.

In the small building, the furnishings are elegant. On the wall, a famous landscape painting of peony flowers is selected, a precious square camel-colored landscape pattern carpet is spread under the table of eight immortals, and the window is facing the exquisite garden. Snow covers the garden. Too many beautiful things.

King Wu smiled and asked Jia Huan's opinion, "What does Ziyu think?" "I haven't seen him for three years, and King Wu also looks old. He is forty-six years old. Wearing a red prince's regular clothes, he is quite elegant and calm.

On the side, Ning Cheng, who was eighteen years old at the time of the prince and Yue Guogong, accompanied him. Princess Xiao, who is bright and beautiful, has been married, so she is not here to accompany her.

Jia Huan was dressed in an aqua blue robe, wearing a purple head, and his service was casual and gorgeous, and he smiled, "I think Wei Qihou is testing the attitude of Governor Qi." See if he has any ideas for getting closer. ”

King Wu couldn't help but smile and raised his wine glass, "Ziyu is high!" "Sure enough, it lives up to its name.

If Qi Chi intends to be a scholar, Wei Qihou will be so provocative, he will inevitably be reprimanded by him! The university scholar is above the prince. Although he did not have the right to transfer troops, he was higher than the left and right governors of the Five Armies Governor's Office.

And Qi Chi responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, but I was afraid that he was unwilling to enter the military aircraft at this extraordinary moment. Once a son of heaven and a courtier!

Jia Huan and King Wu had a drink.

Ning Cheng looked at Jia Huan with admiration, got up and poured wine for Jia Huan, "Alas..., if Mr. Jia is in Beijing, why is Ji Shangshu like this?" ”

He and Yan Wang Ning Xi were both disciples of Jia Huan and were deeply influenced by Jia Huan's views. Politicians cannot be distinguished by good or bad; Rather, it is distinguished by whether it is qualified or not: in its position, seek its government!

Obviously, Hua Mohua scholars, gangs, corruption, corruption, and corruption have made the country into a miasma! Very incompetent! Omission. On the other hand, Ji Xingsheng, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, has done a lot of practical things over the years. At the very least, the roads in and around Beijing have been renovated.

His position is not known without asking.

King Wu smiled and made a downward gesture and said, "Cheng'er..., be cautious!" ”

Ning Cheng smiled mischievously and blended over.

Jia Huan and King Wu chatted casually, involving the geography and customs of the Western Regions, and inadvertently revealed the news of the possible invasion of the Persian Empire. Presumably, after some time, it will reach the ears of the Son of Yongzhi.

He came to King Wu's mansion today to eat New Year's wine, in fact, the question he wanted to ask the most was: How is the body of the Yongzhi Emperor?

However, this question is very taboo. So, he didn't say a word. As for Yongzhi Tianzi's opinion on what he did in the Western Regions, he didn't ask. This question, it is estimated that King Wu will not answer.

After eating a few glasses of wine and talking for about forty minutes, King Wu confessed and left, "Cheng'er, entertain Mr. Jia on my behalf." "King Wu's status in Beijing is very high. He was the confidant of the Yongzhi Emperor, the representative of the imperial family in the court, and served as the Minister of Internal Affairs.

Hot power figures! During the Chinese New Year, his house was already overcrowded. That is, Jia Huan, he only ate a few glasses of wine with him and sat for so long.

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As soon as King Wu left, Ning Cheng became more active. It was the first time he had seen Mr. Jia in three years. The unruly little wild horse of the day was now married: with a narrow face, a thin appearance, and a shaggy beard.

Ning Cheng glanced at the delicacies of the mountains and seas on the table of the Eight Immortals, and said with a smile: "Mr. Jia, you must be tired of eating banquets these days. My sister knows that you have come to visit the house today, and you are also in the house. Let's go to my study for a drink. ”

Jia Huan smiled gently, got up and said, "Let's go!" ”

Ning Cheng laughed, Mr. Jia was happy. Together with Jia Huan, he left the small building by the garden and went to Wuwangfu East Road, his residence. I first asked my wife if she was at home, and I originally wanted to invite her to meet Mr. Jia.

The pretty maid replied, "Shizi, the young grandmother is not here. Accompany the princess to entertain guests in the main room. ”

Ning Cheng said, "That's it." You sent someone to invite my sister to come. Get some side dishes and rice wine. Beckoning Jia Huan to sit down in his study.

The pattern of the courtyard is much the same. Ning Cheng's study is located in the east wing of the main courtyard. In the spacious study, the furnishings are very elegant. Bookcases spread out along the walls in rows. Book table west.

Under the glass window, there is a small round table and a round stool for entertaining guests. It's all crimson. Looks elegant.

Jia Huan looked at the study, gossiping with Ning Cheng, and learning about his recent situation. At this time, there was a sound of footsteps at the door, and a crisp voice was heard behind him, "Mr. Jia, you are back!" "The sound is smooth. However, people who are familiar with each other, such as Ning Cheng, can hear the joy contained in her voice.

When Jia Huan turned around, he saw the county lord of Yongqing, who was now the princess of Yongqing, and Ning Xiao came in in a moon-white palace dress. At first glance, it is extremely stunning. At second glance, you will see her bright and flawless face.

The white and greasy goose egg face, the clear spring-like danfeng eyes, are especially bright. A straight nose bridge and a standard beautiful face. Bright eyes and bright teeth. And because she is dressed in palace clothes, she is slender and tall, which is extremely outstanding, which adds to her graceful and noble temperament.

Ning Xiao followed the maid Zi'er.

"Princess Xiao..."Jia Huan bowed slightly, stood with a smile, joy in his heart, and indescribable emotion. How could he forget that in the spring of the eighteenth year of Yongzhi, before he left the capital, when Ning Xiao saw him off, he smiled, bright as a flower!

It is said that he is still a teenager when he returns. Three years have passed, and he is no longer a teenager. The experience in the Western Regions has changed him a lot. And Princess Xiao is still captivating!

Ning Xiao was beautiful, wise, and atmospheric, and smiled slightly at this time, dispelling the little coldness that remained on her beautiful face - her marriage was very unfortunate. praised: "Mr. Jia has made the first contribution to pacifying the Western Regions in the Western Regions. There are also poems and songs, literary style, I congratulate Mr. ”

Who would be unhappy to praise the beautiful Princess Xiao? How can Jia Huan be an exception? smiled freely and said, "Thank you princess for your compliment." Please! ”

Ning Cheng coaxed on the side and said, "Sister, how can you just talk and not practice, and sit down to eat wine." ”

Ning Xiaoyan smiled, a twenty-year-old woman, as bright as a flower, stretched out her hand and said, "Please!" ”

The three of them sat down, and the maids served food and drink. Ning Cheng cleared the scene, and the three of them drank together and gossiped.

After talking for a while, recounting the situation after parting, and eating a few glasses of wine, Ning Xiao groaned: "Mr. Jia, the inscription you wrote in the Western Regions has been being recited in Beijing recently. Your fame goes to the next level. However, it may not be good for you.

On that day, after Xing You, the commander of Jinyiwei, reported your situation in the Western Regions, he specially informed my father of his life. When I finished reading it today, I didn't say a word. ”

This news made Jia Huan immediately frown. He knew the subtext that Ning Xiao wanted to say.

This is the worst possible outcome!