My country, you can pinch it

The New Year's Eve in the capital was full of vigor and chaos, but in Yongliang's Xiling Mansion, the New Year's Eve was full of wine and chatter, lively and lively, and the bonfire burned out until it was close to the middle of the night.

The men and women of the Shang family, except for Shang Jinling and the young Yang Yang, were all non-drunk after drinking a thousand cups, and a little drunk from their enjoyment, but the good men couldn't stand it anymore.

Shang Jinling was afraid that Liu Ke was really lying under the table and couldn't find his way back to the house, so he asked Xiao Tuanzi to send him out early. Yun Zhishen was alone in the house, and he always needed someone to accompany him on this special day.

Duke Xiling looked at the swaying Liu Ke, and couldn't help but said, "Why don't you stay and watch the new year together, there are still guest rooms."

Shang Qingrong glanced at it, but didn't speak.

Liu Ke clasped Xiaotuanzi's neck and said loudly, "It's okay, Xiling... Gong, next time, I have to, come! At that time, let's keep the New Year's Eve together, and we must!"

Duke Xiling laughed loudly, "Okay, it's a deal!"

Liu Ke raised a finger and hiccupped, "One word, it's settled!"

"Your Highness, Your Highness, please take it easy, this servant is going to be... out of breath..." Xiao Tuanzi was chubby, but unfortunately, he was full of fat, and he really couldn't bear Liu Ke, who was tall and burly, showing off his tendons.

The only man present with clear eyes, as if nothing had happened, was Chen Du. He couldn't see it, so he put down the wine jar in his hand, and took Liu Ke from Xiaotuanzi, "Eunuch Tuan, how can you carry such a small body? bring it on."

"Many, thank you General Chen." Xiaotuanzi breathed a sigh of relief.

Shang Chuqing asked: "But how do you go back in this state? Do you want to send someone to see you off?"

Xiao Tuanzi said: "His Royal Highness has ordered Commander Luo to come over to meet him, and he should be at the door right now."

That's good, Duke Xiling felt relieved when he heard the words, so Shang Jinling bowed to Duke Xiling on Liu Ke's behalf, "Grandfather, I'll send him out."

"Go."

"Wait." Liu Ke suddenly called out.

what else?

Seeing everyone looking over suspiciously, Liu Ke couldn't help laughing strangely, looked at the half-drunk jar of wine on the table, and said to Shang Jinling: "Lingling, bring that jar...to me too. .”

"You've got a big tongue, still drinking?" Shang Xiaowu couldn't help being speechless as she watched.

Liu Ke raised his thumb, "It's delicious and fragrant."

These words made Duke Xiling extremely happy, and also made the Seven Sisters smile.

"Know the goods! We brewed these wines by ourselves three years ago and buried them under the tree. They are the most mellow." Shang Chuqing brought another jug ​​of wine over, and Xiao Tuanzi hurried forward to hug it.

Liu Ke saw that everyone in the Shang family got up to see him off, so he couldn't help but raised his hands and cupped his fists casually, "I, I'm leaving, everyone, stay, stay!"

Sure enough, as Xiao Tuanzi said, Luo Yun had already brought a group of guards to wait at the gate of Xiling Duke's Mansion. Seeing this, he immediately stepped forward to take Liu Ke from Chen Du, and another guard took the wine jar.

"Lingling." Chen Du glanced at Shang Jinling, who said, "Brother-in-law, you go in first, I still have something to say to General Luo."

Chen Du glanced at Luo Yun, then glanced at Liu Ke who was squinting his mouth, and said, "Okay, then you come in early, it's cold outside, I'm waiting for you to keep watch."

"it is good."

When Chen Du entered the mansion, Luo Yun asked strangely: "Young master, what do you want to say to me?"

"Happy New Year's Eve, Happy New Year!"

"Ah? That's it?" Luo Yunxin said with such a solemn look just now, he thought he had something important to tell, but he was worried.

Shang Jinling asked with a smile: "It's Chinese New Year, what else does General Luo hope for?"

"No, no." Luo Yun hurriedly shook his head, then clasped his fists together and smiled, "Young master, congratulations on the new year!"

At this time, Shang Jinling looked at Liu Ke, "Are you still pretending?"

Luo Yun lightened his shoulders, and saw Liu Ke standing up straight with a smile, and said to Shang Jinling in surprise: "How do you know I'm pretending, brother has practiced this skill for several years, and he is so proficient that no one can see it."

"you guess."

"I can't guess."

Shang Jinling smiled slyly, "It's simple, how can a drunk go back to watch the new year with Uncle Yun? Drinking crazy or lying flat?"

"Lingling, what do you think is your head fixed?" Liu Ke praised, then looked at Shang Jinling, with a face full of reluctance, "Then... if there is nothing else, brother will leave."

Shang Jinling nodded, "Congratulate Uncle Yun on my behalf, and wish him peace and safety, and wish him success!"

"Okay, I've made a note, and you are the same, Ling Ling, with a healthy body and good luck, next year you will pass the examination as a scholar, and you will be promoted every step of the way!"

After Liu Ke finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the carriage, while Shang Jinling looked at his back and suddenly asked, "Your Highness, are you happy tonight?"

Liu Ke paused, turned around immediately, and said loudly: "Happy! It's the first time I have such a warm New Year's Eve. Ling Ling, your family is very good. I like it here, thank you!"

There were two beaming red lanterns hanging at the gate, shining a dim light, but Shang Jinling still saw the envy and longing in Liu Ke's eyes. If it wasn't for the knowledge of Yun Zhishen, he really didn't want to leave.

On the apparently simple New Year’s Eve, there were no songs and dances, no compliments, no colorful and resplendent banquets, no contests, brain-struggling gifts, and no intrigues and hypocritical smiles... The family sat around and made dumplings together, just like Drinking and punching with side dishes, fighting and fighting, dispelled the cold of the winter night, leaving only a face with a hearty smile and a fiery heart.

In Prince Ning's mansion, Yun Zhishen was sitting by the stove, seeing the joy on his face, he couldn't help laughing on that horrible face.

"If you still have something to say, it's okay for His Highness not to return."

"Isn't Uncle Yun alone?" Liu Ke said as he sat opposite Yun Zhishen, "Ion Ye is still early, uncle, I ordered a jar of wine from Xiling Gongfu, it is very fragrant, we Father and son drink a little."

"Not drunk yet?" As soon as he entered the door, Yun Zhishen could smell the alcohol on Liu Ke.

"No, Wei Xun, the Shang family is really powerful. If Lingling hadn't covered me, maybe I wouldn't be able to come back." Xiao Tuanzi fetched two small wine glasses, and poured the wine from the jar into the jug , warmed on the stove, and then poured into wine glasses.

"Come, come, new year, thank Uncle Yun for staying with Liu Ke."

"It's another year older, Your Highness, I wish you a happy new year and always smile."

It is no longer a large bowl, but a delicate and small wine glass, when you touch it and peck it lightly, you will have a taste.

"Good wine."

A few side dishes were served in the kitchen. It seemed that there were only two of them as in previous years, but this year it seemed to be different, the word loneliness was gone.

At this time, Yun Zhishen said: "Your Highness is far away from the capital, and cannot participate in the New Year's Eve feast tonight. Is it a pity or a blessing?"

"I'm not going, no one is blocking their eyes, so naturally everyone is happy, including my old man, I guess they are burning incense in their hearts, otherwise no one will have a good year. But..." He took a sip of wine, then sneered Said, "With the virtues of my two elder brothers, without me, they wouldn't be able to stop anywhere."

Although Liu Ke claimed that he was not a good person, compared to King Duan and King Jing, he felt that he was still hopeful.

"Hasn't Xihe Garden been rebuilt? Such a beautiful palace, it's a pity not to have a show of exotic flowers, and then it will be more interesting to tear each other down. Unfortunately, I can't watch it." Liu Ke gloated and showed a nasty smile .

Yun Zhishen put down his wine glass and thought: "Although the emperor is hateful, but His Highness is not here, the most fearful thing is to let him forget. It seems that I gave the wrong congratulatory gift, it is too ordinary."

"It's okay, uncle, I chased one on your gift."

Yun Zhishen asked curiously after hearing the words: "Oh, what did your Highness add?"

Liu Ke affirmed, "It's a good thing, it's definitely a good thing, my father must be very happy to see it!"

The more he said that, Yun Zhishen was sure that Emperor Shun would be furious when he received it, and suddenly he didn't want to know.

"Uncle, why don't you ask?"

Yun Zhishen reluctantly said: "Your Highness, tell me." He could bear it.

"I prepared a thousand-year-old bastard for him."

Yun Zhishen was shocked, "Bastard?" Staying away from Yongliang, no matter how much you hate the emperor, you can't really be unscrupulous, especially when King Duan and King Jing are trying their best to make you smile. Even Yongliang couldn't stay, so he had to be relegated to outside the pass.

"Yeah, I got it from a circus. It's very big. It's a pity that the bastard died later."

Yun Zhishen breathed a sigh of relief, there are benefits to being mediocre, at least not making mistakes.

"But I'll peel off the bastard's shell and send it over as usual."

Fortunately, Yun Zhishen didn't drink, otherwise he would have spewed out this mouthful.

"Uncle, why are you so surprised?"

Yun Zhi smiled wryly and said: "Your Highness, can you still recover it?"

"Why are you chasing after this? Although it's a step late, New Year's Eve should be here."

"Hey... why doesn't Your Highness discuss it with me?" Yun Zhi sighed deeply, raised his head to drink the wine, "Does Ling Ling know?"

"Yes, he thinks it's a good idea."

"Not bad?" Yun Zhishen suddenly thought deeply, "Just a bastard?"

Liu Ke said: "That's right, but he was burned, and there were strange cracks on the shell."

Yun Zhishen suddenly realized, "So it's a dangerous move. What does the crack look like, but it looks like auspicious or map?"

Liu Ke recalled it and shook his head, "It doesn't look like it, it's just a mess and has no shape. I thought it would be unlucky to burn it white, so I thought about it, and then asked someone to wrap a layer of mud on the outside and burn it dry. It's very festive to paint it green."

Yun Zhishen: "..." He felt very bad, if he brought Emperor Shun into him, he would be mad with anger.

Seeing this, Liu Ke waved his hands indifferently, "Uncle, don't worry, I know him better than you. We, just wait for the reward. Of course, if my two elder brothers make more troubles, the reward will be even better." enriched!"

Beijing, Dacheng Palace

Emperor Shun, who left in high spirits and returned to the palace in despair, blew thunder all the way, and the palace people along the way did not dare to breathe a breath, and knelt down on the ground one after another.

Outside the hall, Qin Hai grabbed a young eunuch and kicked him: "Go, serve tea to the emperor."

The little eunuch's face turned pale. Whoever goes at this time will have to bear the wrath of the thunder, and when the emperor vents his anger, Qin Hai will go in to comfort him. He is familiar with driving a light car, and the palace people dare not speak out.

Only this time, the little eunuch's eyes for help fell on Zhu Yuanfeng, "Grandpa Yuan..."

Unbearable and hesitation appeared on Zhu Yuanfeng's handsome face, while Qin Hai smiled at the side, "Why, little Duke Yuan is willing to sacrifice his life for such a small thing?"

Zhu Yuanfeng looked over, and the little eunuch's face became paler, and finally he sighed softly, "Give me the tea."

In an instant, the little eunuch was very grateful, "Thank you, Eunuch Yuan, thank you, Eunuch Yuan!"

"Papa papa." Qin Hai clapped his hands and laughed, "Scholar's true nature, he really has a kind heart and a soft heart."

Zhu Yuanfeng ignored him, and walked into the hall with tea. At this moment, Emperor Shun's eyes were full of gloom. Seeing him coming in lightly, he couldn't help but said coldly: "Why are you, shouldn't you go out and read in hiding?"

Zhu Yuanfeng's body trembled, bit his lip, and said cautiously: "Knowing that the emperor is unhappy, how can I, a slave, still read the book... What does the emperor need me to do to make him happier, Xiao Yuan is willing to do anything?"

"What are you doing?" Emperor Shun stood up and walked towards him step by step. Without taking a step, a trace of cruelty appeared on his face, "That cunning old Qin Hai always pushes the most painful things to you, Yuaner, you Why can't you learn well!" He grabbed Zhu Yuanfeng's hand, lowered his head and whispered into his ear, "Yuan'er, what reward do you want?"

Under the shadow of Emperor Shun, Zhu Yuanfeng lowered his eyes and said, "Be gentle so that I can watch the year with you."

Emperor Shun laughed softly, didn't say yes or no, but dragged him into the inner room of the palace.

Outside the hall, Qin Hai was standing in front of the crack of the door, only to hear the sound of "slap" from inside, followed by another exclamation, and then there was no more sound. He sneered, and looked behind him one by one with warning eyes. Waiting palace people.

The palace people trembled when they heard the voice, especially the little eunuch who escaped, his eyes turned red.

After a while, a lazy voice came from inside, "Come here."

As soon as Qin Hai heard this, he pushed the door open and walked in, walked into the inner room of the palace, and said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty, do you want water?"

"Well, let's announce another imperial physician."

"Yes." Qin Hai raised his hand, and a strong eunuch came in carrying hot water. He didn't even look at the motionless person on the dragon bed. He helped Emperor Shun up and handed him tea, "Your Majesty, Run Run voice."

After some venting, it was obvious that Emperor Shun's mood improved a lot. Qin Hai looked at Emperor Shun carefully and said: "Your Majesty, congratulatory gifts from all the palaces and courtyards, and hundreds of officials have all been sent. The slaves saw that there are all kinds of good things. , there is still an hour before the New Year, why don't you take a look, do you like it?"

Emperor Shun nodded, "Forget it, the second and sixth's congratulatory gifts ruined my mood, and others will never make mistakes again." He stood up as he spoke, but suddenly stopped and said, "What about the seventh, what, He ran to Yongliang to have a good time, and even forgot my annual ceremony?"