Shuoyun Feidu

In a blink of an eye, the New Year has come. This has always been the most important festival in the Central Plains. It has the meaning of saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new. From the dignitaries to the ordinary people, everyone is full of joy and spring breeze. At the same time, there are all kinds of festivals Such celebrations are also rich and colorful, emerging in endlessly.

Let's talk about getting up early this morning, when Beitang Rongdu saw that it was still dark outside, he was not in a hurry to get up, but sat on the head of the bed with his clothes on, flipping through the official documents that he hadn't read last night, until the sky outside the window gradually faded. Only then did people come in to serve and freshen up.

At this time, everyone in the Qing Palace was busy, wiping all kinds of tableware, utensils and other things clean. After finishing washing in the Beitang Rongdu, he put on a new black dress, because tomorrow is the first day of the new year. It is necessary to go to the palace early to pay New Year's greetings to Beitang Zunyue, but today is not necessary, as long as he goes to the palace in time for a banquet at noon, so Beitang Rongdu is not in a hurry to rush to Da Nei for a while, and only takes two The three personal eunuchs walked leisurely and leisurely towards the Qionghua Palace where Shen Hanyan was.

Along the way, I saw all kinds of plum blossoms blooming in full bloom, with a little snow on the petals, and the cold morning air was full of faint fragrances. After a while, I arrived at Qionghua Palace, and Shen Hanyan had just woken up. , was standing in front of a large glazed screen of "Three Friends of Sui Han", and asked the palace people to dress him. Silver charcoal was burning in the local brazier, and I don't know what spices were added to it, and there was a strange fragrance.

Seeing Beitang Rongdu come in, Shen Hanyan smiled and said, "Why so early?" Beitang Rongdu casually copied a fist-sized flat-gold hand stove offered by a palace servant next to him, and put it in the palm of his hand. He said, "It's Chinese New Year, naturally you have to get up earlier... If you have nothing to do, just look at what you are doing." Shen Hanyan put on a snow-white robe, put on a belt, and looked shiny and smooth. His black hair was tied loosely with a silver-gray silk tassel, hanging behind him, and he wore suede warm boots. He smiled and said, "What I can do is just be like everyone else. Those who celebrate Chinese New Year, just eat and drink." Beitang Rongdu asked again: "What about the wedding?" Shen Hanyan straightened his collar with his hands: "Still sleeping... children like to stay in bed, how can there be such a thing?" Did you wake up obediently long ago? Let her sleep, and when you are about to pack up and go into the palace, ask someone to wake her up again." As he spoke, he took the fine green salt brought by the palace man, dipped it in and brushed his teeth, and then I washed my face again carefully.

Beitang Rongdu watched from the side. Shen Hanyan was dressed plainly and simply. The tunic with wide sleeves was pure white in color and ordinary in style. It turned out to be made of white peacock feathers twisted and woven into thread and braided. It is extremely elegant and light. Wearing it on the young man, it complements each other and adds a touch of elegance. Just such a dress, I don’t know how much manpower and material resources it will cost. All silks and satins are too expensive, when Beitang Rongdu saw it, he couldn't help nodding and smiling, he fiddled with the hand warmer in his arms, and said: "This dress is only suitable for you." Hearing his admiration, Shen Hanyan sneered, didn't respond, took a towel to wipe his face, and said: "You came so early, have you eaten yet?" Beitang Rongdu touched it. Stomach, carelessly said: "Where is it? I haven't bothered to eat. I came to you just to eat." Shen Hanyan smiled, and then ordered the kitchen to tidy up a table of light dishes.

The two had breakfast together, and when the meal was over, Shen Hanyan suddenly smiled and said: "Beitang, I want to hang lanterns outside, do you want to go?" Beitang Rongdu put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: " Okay, why don't you go." Saying this, he rinsed his mouth, took a piece of incense and pressed it under his tongue, and followed Shen Hanyan out of the room.

There have been a few sporadic snowfalls in the past few days, but the weather is not too cold, and the snow on the ground is not thick. When the soles of your boots step on the snow, there will be a slight creaking sound. The branches and leaves of the green trees rustled slightly, and at the same time, some snow dust fell from the trees.

Beitang Rongdu held several red lanterns of different sizes in his hands, and stood aside to help Shen Hanyan, watching him tie the lanterns symbolizing the New Year's celebration to the tree one by one with red strings, Shen Hanyan Han Yan was busy with his hands, and asked, "By the way, I heard that after the new year, the king will go south... Will you go with me?" Beitang Rongdu nodded, and picked a plum blossom casually Put it under your nose and smell it lightly, only to feel the fragrance refreshing: "Now the south is almost settled down. The day before yesterday, the Ximian Zhong family sent people to express their willingness to submit to the imperial court. In this way, the west and south can already be said. Most of it was acquired, so my father decided to go south along the river and patrol the classics to the west, firstly, to meet the forces that were attached to and surrendered from all over the world, and secondly, there is also a sense of establishing prestige and power in it."

After Shen Hanyan gave a slight 'hmm', he didn't ask any more questions, but Beitang Rongdu looked at the time for a while, and felt that it was almost the same, so he said to Shen Hanyan: "Put on the cloak, we should also I'm going to the palace." Saying that, he ordered someone to come out with a good time in the Beitang, and asked the accompanying eunuch to send a message to Mrs. Song and Mrs. Xie, telling them to prepare to enter the palace for a banquet together. The concubines are top-notch, and they are also qualified to accompany Beitang Rongdu to attend some formal occasions as usual.

Hearing this, Shen Hanyan asked someone to fetch a blue tapestry four-color gold-faced Pegasus leather gown, put it on her body, and said: "Mr. Song has been pregnant for several months now. I see that she is in good spirits. Presumably the child inside should be very healthy." Beitang Rongdu smiled, but did not speak, paused, and then said: "... In this case, it is naturally very good." Just as he was speaking, the two daughters had their own Holding the hand of the palace man, wrapped tightly in a cloak, he came from a distance, saw Beitang Rongdu and Shen Hanyan, hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, Beitang Rongdu's eyes were slightly bulging in Song's eyes. He stopped on the raised cloak for a moment, with the usual expression on his face, didn't say much, just took the people to the palace by car.

There was a guard of honor along the way, the guards cleared the way, and all passers-by retreated. After a while, they were considered to have reached the palace.

There was also a festive and cheerful atmosphere in the palace. Beitang Zunyue set up a banquet and called all the ministers to feast and have fun together. In fact, because of the war, the Beitang family had many festivals and did not take it seriously. The land is well organized, and the life is quite simple, but now that the south and the west are about to be settled, the situation is already very good, so this time the New Year is much more formal. Although it is not extravagant, it is still considered a Solemn, this is also the meaning of having fun with the monarch and his ministers, and celebrating with the whole world.

All the ministers present were drinking fine wine, watching songs and dances, and it was indescribably lively. The whole palace was full of joy. Everyone was drinking and having fun, and it was very lively.

Right after the noon banquet, a play was set up, and when the performance was wonderful, Beitang Rongdu got up and left the banquet, and took a rest in the side hall.

For a while, Rongdu of the Beitang lay on the warm couch, listening to the voices of people outside, the drum music, he turned over unconsciously, but he didn't feel much sleepiness. The eunuch next to him was very obedient and winked. He stepped forward to accompany him with a smile and said: "The prince can't sleep even if he wants to come. Why don't the servants accompany the prince to go out of the palace to play, stroll outside, and see the weather in the capital. It can be regarded as having fun with the people." Beitang Rongdu listened Then he said with a smile: "You slave, you're really good... well, I'll follow your advice. As for the accompanying people, don't need too many, just call two or three people to follow, and I'll be at your disposal at any time." Already." That was too much monitoring, so I quickly agreed.

Not long after, Beitang Rongdu wore a cloak and a hood, followed by only two eunuchs disguised as Tsing Yi caps, and left the palace gate without any guards. Because, the world is so big that you can go there.

The streets are bustling with people, although since the Hu people went south, all the heroes of the world have risen together to compete for the Central Plains, but this is the original site of the Wushabao sphere of influence, and has not been affected by the war, so the people are safe and sound. Now here Built as a royal capital, there are many dignitaries, and naturally it is rich and peaceful. Therefore, during the New Year, although the streets are not crowded with men, women, old and young, there are indeed a lot of pedestrians. Everyone is wearing new clothes, smiling, and happy festive atmosphere.

Today's weather is not very cold, Beitang Rongdu is walking on the street, watching with great interest the stalls selling food and gadgets on both sides of the street, or the Jianghu entertainers who perform arts with gongs and drums, storytellers and songs. The streets are full of children wearing new padded jackets. They are chasing and playing with each other. Even if they accidentally bump into a pedestrian during the slapstick, the other party will not shout or scold them during the New Year.Some of these children came out with the adults at home. When they saw a stall selling snacks and other delicious and fun things, they couldn’t move their feet and pestered the adults to buy them. At this time, their parents were often extraordinarily generous. Even people from poor families are unwilling to let their children down in this kind of day, and will try their best to satisfy their children's requirements. For a while, the streets are full of gongs, drums and people, and it is very lively.

Seeing this scene, Beitang Rongdu couldn't help but feel a sense of joy in his heart. He was very happy. He took out a small golden begonia-shaped begonia from his purse, threw it at a sugar cake stand, and bought everything. Let the stall owner invite the children on the street to eat, the stall owner hurriedly yelled loudly when he saw Jin Jin, and after a while, many children who heard the sound gathered in front of the stall, and everyone stretched out their little hands to fight for it. Scrambling for sugar cakes, some of the children even bumped into Beitang Rongdu.Seeing this, the two eunuchs who followed Beitang Rongdu frowned and were about to shout and drive him away, but Beitang Rongdu just shook his head with a smile and didn't think he was disobedient at all. Nuggets of gold were thrown on several stalls selling cakes, candies, etc., and all the stall owners invited the children to eat, while Beitang Rongdu himself stood not far away, watching the children laughing and laughing, and for a moment Unconsciously said with emotion: "...It's a pity that although I was a child in rich clothes and fine food, every festival day, I only eat and drink, which is beyond the imagination of ordinary people's children, but I have never been like them. Feel free and happy."

The eunuch next to him laughed and said: "The son is from everyone, so how can he be like ordinary people." Beitang Rongdu smiled, and just about to say something, he saw Bi Dan in brocade clothes not far away leading More than ten people passed by, and that brilliant blond hair was most conspicuous in the crowd. When Beitang Rongdu saw it, he walked up and said with a smile: "It's a coincidence, but I met the prince here."

The reply was sent from Huzhi the day before yesterday. The king of Huzhi has agreed to the transaction between the two parties, and sent people to transport horses and goods to the north. Because the grassland is in urgent need of supplies, the court has not yet received the horses, gold and silver. Under the premise, things have already been transported there, and the reason why Bi Dan still stays in Wangjing is vaguely meant as a hostage for mortgage. For example, if he steps out of the Qing Palace today, although no one will stop him, but secretly , but someone must be specially watching.

Seeing that it was Beitang Rongdu, Bi Dan couldn't help but smile all over his face, and said, "Why is the prince here? There is a banquet in the palace today, and the prince is not in the palace, but why did he come to the street?" Beitang Rongdu smiled and said: "The palace Although there are many people in the middle, it is also a bit boring, so I come out for a walk." Bi Dan also smiled and said: "Although we grassland people are not like the Han people, there is a new year, but every year when the old and the new change, there is also a new year. Some people who are celebrating are now in Wangjing, although it is different from home, but looking around, it’s quite interesting.” As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the distance: “I heard that there is Huanhua Pavilion in Beijing, and one of them Zhen The girl is a master of music, famous all over the south, she just lingered here a while ago, why don't you come with me and experience it?" Beitang Rongdu pressed the fluff on the hood with his hands, and said with a smile: " I've heard people say about this, but I haven't been free yet, and today is just right, so let's go with the prince." The two of them walked side by side, talking and laughing all the way, and walked into the hut together. flower pavilion.

For a while, the wine and fruit were all set up, but there was no singing and dancing, only a woman in a pink skirt came in from outside, behind her was a maid holding a harp, after the woman was seated, she burned incense and cleaned her hands. The appearance of this woman surnamed Zhen is only ordinary, but the elegant and ethereal aura on her body makes people forget the commonplace.

Rong Du and Bi Dan were drinking and chatting in the middle of the North Hall. Not long after, they heard the sound of a qin, but it was the woman who stretched out her hand and plucked the strings, and immediately a long melody flowed from under those bare hands. After coming out, Beitang Rongdu's heart moved slightly, he just felt that the sound of the piano gave people an indescribable feeling, and Bi Dan obviously felt the same, so the two stopped talking and just listened quietly.

The sound of the piano is like flowing water, lingering in the ear, suddenly, Beitang Rongdu felt an inexplicable touch in his heart, and his mind was vaguely empty, all kinds of past events, like in a dream, all flowed with the sound of the piano In the heart, one wave goes, another wave rises, it is impossible to recall, all of them emerge in front of my eyes, some are full of pride, some are full of sorrow, countless joys and sorrows, grievances and hatreds, no matter how hard to explain, there are only countless Regrettably, the sound of firecrackers was faintly heard outside at this time, mixed with joyful words, showing all the festive meaning of the New Year. For some reason, Beitang Rongdu suddenly thought of Beitangjia. If it wasn't as if it was right in front of my eyes, if she was still here at this time, celebrating the new year with me, it would be great, but unfortunately, all of this is impossible forever.

All of a sudden, a certain emotion filled his heart bit by bit. Accompanied by the sound of the piano, Beitang Rongdu suddenly felt countless faint pains welling up in his heart. Deep melancholy, unable to speak, at that moment, as if going back in time, that was melancholy, that was nostalgia, that was in a trance, that was nostalgia.

I don't know how long it took, but the sound of the zither stopped quietly, but no one spoke. After a long while, Beitang Rongdu sighed softly: "I heard people say that the melody can connect the heart...now I have seen it." He said, He poured himself a cup, raised his head and drank it down, Bi Dan next to him also looked thoughtful, but he didn't know what he was thinking of during the sound of the piano.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and when Beitang Rongdu returned to the palace, it was almost evening, when an inner eunuch who served Beitang Zunyue saw him coming back, he was as surprised and happy as seeing Jin Bao, and rushed to greet him. He came up and said with a bitter face: "Where did the son go, let the servants find it easier. The king didn't see the son all afternoon, so he only asked the servants to look for him. If the son doesn't come back, the slave's skin will be peeled off." Tang Rongdu smiled, and said: "Where did you get to this point, you are talking with me." The inner eunuch bowed and said with a smile: "My son, go with the servant, so that the king will miss you." Beitang Rongdu laughed and cursed, wiped off a ring and threw it to the inner eunuch, changed his clothes, and then went to the front hall.

At this time, the drums and music in the hall were melodious, singing and dancing were peaceful, Beitang Zunyue sat at the banquet, saw Beitang Rongdu, and beckoned him to go over, saw Beitang Rongdu sitting beside him, and then asked: "... Where did you go?" Beitang Rongdu saw that everyone in the hall was drinking and having fun, and no one could hear the conversation between the two, so he raised his glass and sipped the fine wine, while smiling, "It's just a walk out of the palace." After finishing speaking, I stopped talking, just drank with a cup and concentrated on watching singing and dancing.

There was a big banquet in the palace in the evening, the smell of wine was lingering in the night, everyone was stupefied, while Beitang Rongdu was drinking, he suddenly felt something warm on his lap, but it turned out to be Beitang Zun With one hand, because the table was covered with a long four-cornered brocade curtain, no one else could see what was going on under the table, so Beitang Zunyue's right hand was placed on Beitang Rongdu's thigh brazenly. , caressing at will, and gradually, it has touched between the legs, through the pants, to touch that vital part as if there is nothing, and flirt in a grandiose way.

Beitang Rongdu coughed, held the wine glass in one hand, drank with a calm expression, and stretched out the other hand under the table, holding down the man's hand calmly, but Beitang Zunyue just chuckled , and continued unrelentingly, Beitang Rongdu was annoyed that he didn't care about the occasion, but he couldn't make the blocking movement too large to prevent people from noticing and seeing the clues, so he simply endured it and just acted as if Zuo didn't know, who thought that Beitang Zunyue went too far, and he didn't know if he was using wine to cover his face, but after a while, his five fingers suddenly retracted, and he grabbed the genitals between the young man's legs, Beitang Rongdu a He didn't stop, and almost spit out a sip of wine on the spot, at least he didn't choke, the more Beitang Zun saw this, his sharp eyes were full of narrowness, and the interested eyes seemed to be deliberate Seeing Beitang Rongdu's reaction, seeing his father like this, Beitang Rongdu was furious for a moment, so he grabbed it with his hand, and ruthlessly pinched Beitang Zunyue's thigh, but was caught by the other party's body guard. The backlash made his fingers slightly numb, Beitang Zunyue saw this, he couldn't help laughing, and finally withdrew his right hand, stopped teasing him, but picked up the wine glass again, and said with a calm expression: "...do you dare to run around? Make it easier for me to find you!"