General Essence Sticky Essence

There were only three people in the family banquet, namely the emperor, His Royal Highness King Jing and Xie Xuan.Because there were few people, the emperor didn't want to put on any ostentation, so the three sat at the same table to eat.

When the first emperor was alive, Xie Xuan always had to live with Empress Zhang, Uncle Zhang Guo and others in the Hall of Peace.Now there are fewer people, but much more comfortable.

Xie Xuan prepared a big red gold round hat for King Jing. The child liked it so much that he didn't want to take it off after wearing it. He climbed onto Xie Xuan's lap like a sticky ball I didn't go down either.

Seeing Xie An's joy, the emperor was also happy, and joked: "It's still my cousin who knows what An'er likes, and I don't know how to give him a gift."

The day was special, so Xie Xuan didn't correct the emperor's title, and said with a smile, "That's because I have few ministers in the palace, An'er thinks it's new."

The emperor picked up the wine glass: "I won't drink too much today, first of all, I would like to thank my cousin for all the help he has given me this year, thanks to my cousin."

Xie Xuan hurriedly hugged Xie An between his legs, picked up the wine glass and said: "Your Majesty is being polite, it's all my job."

The emperor drank the wine in his glass and asked, "It will be my cousin's birthday in a few days. Is there anything my cousin wants?"

Xie Xuan never had a birthday, so he didn't think about it. After the emperor reminded him, he remembered that his birthday happened to be the twelfth day of the first lunar month.

Recalling He Yun's previous request to spend together after the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, Xie Xuan suddenly felt a slight numbness in his heart, and before he put down the wine glass in his hand, he lowered his head and chuckled.

Xie An turned his head, touched Xie Xuan's face with his chubby little finger, giggling.The emperor also smiled: "What are you happy about, cousin?"

Xie Xuan came back to his senses, raised his head and said, "An'er is moving on her legs, it's a little itchy."

The emperor grinned and laughed: "An'er, come to the emperor's brother."

Xie An blinked, didn't understand what it meant, but squeezed into Xie Xuan's arms again.The emperor and Xie Xuan looked at each other, both with doting expressions on their faces.

The emperor said: "Cousin hasn't answered yet, what do you want?"

Xie Xuan thought for a while: "It would be the best if I could let the minister sleep at home for three days and three nights."

The emperor said: "Don't talk about three days and three nights. During the Chinese New Year, my cousin can just rest in the mansion."

"Then thank you, Your Majesty."

"Cousin's request doesn't count. Think about other things."

Xie Xuan said: "I really don't have anything I want."

The emperor thought for a while: "Cousin has reached the age of getting married now, doesn't he have any sweetheart? If I like a girl from a certain family, I will decide to marry my cousin."

Xie Xuan didn't expect the emperor to mention this, he hurriedly said: "I don't have anyone I like."

The emperor smiled and said: "That's just right, there are many ladies in the capital. If my cousin is interested, I will meet you. I think Prime Minister Su's daughter is not bad."

Xie Xuan said: "This... I just want to concentrate on assisting political affairs, how can such a trivial matter as a child's private relationship bother the emperor."

"Cousin is wrong. How can getting a wife be a trivial matter? Cousin will be married in a few years. Why are you not in a hurry for lifelong events?"

Xie Xuan didn't know what to say, so he could only say: "If I have someone I like, I will definitely ask the emperor to marry me. For this kind of thing, just follow the fate."

The emperor also said: "Well, I can't force my cousin. According to my cousin's conditions, the best girl must be worthy, and I am just worrying about it."

Xie Xuan said thank the emperor for his concern, while still heaving a sigh of relief.

The two chatted about other trivial matters, and teased His Royal Highness King Kyung from time to time, and the family dinner was coming to an end.

The atmosphere was more harmonious than expected. The emperor and Xie Xuan were in the same generation, and there was only a few months difference in age, but they still treated Xie Xuan with respect on weekdays.This New Year's meal, because of the presence of His Royal Highness King Kyung, this cute little thing, unexpectedly felt a lot more cordial.

The emperor is soft-hearted, and may not have the assertiveness and determination that an emperor should have, but fortunately, he is willing to listen to people's advice and has the ability to distinguish right from wrong.A companion is always like a companion to a tiger, and it is already a great fortune for a subject to be able to assist such a king.

This year the Great Wei experienced a lot of ups and downs, the death of the first emperor, the rebellion of King Zheng, natural disasters in the southeast, foreign invasions, and the epidemic in the capital. Fortunately, every incident was safe and sound. Spent.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Xie Xuan accompanied the emperor into the Taimiao and burned a few sticks of incense. This year was considered to have passed in harmony.

From the year until the fifteenth year, Xie Xuan privately wanted to spend it with He Yun and He Lian.In short, nothing happened, he came out of the palace early in the morning on the first day of the lunar new year, and went directly to He's residence.

At this time, most of the people had just had their first New Year's breakfast, and there were no people on the street, but there were a lot of fried firecrackers, and white smoke was still rising from many places.The smell of firecrackers is not pungent, but brings a sense of festiveness of the new year and new atmosphere.

Xie Xuan walked to He's mansion alone, carrying a large wooden box in his hand.

Walking to the gate of He's mansion, he saw the porter sitting on the threshold and dozing off.Xie Xuan thought it was funny, probably because He Yun dragged all the people in the house to stay up late with him on the night of New Year's Eve to play some messy things.

He walked in, and there was no one in the courtyard, and there were some noises from the kitchen, it was probably the cook who was cooking.Xie Xuan walked over to tell the cook to cook less, then stopped in front of He Yun's door, and called out: "He Lao Er."

No one answered.

He directly opened the door, and sure enough, he saw that He Yun was still sound asleep on the bed, all the quilts were piled on his head, his feet were exposed outside, curled up, he didn't know whether it was cold or not.Xie Xuan went over and pulled the quilt: "He Lao Er. He Lao Er? He Lao Er!"

"Ok?"

"Get up, what time is it?"

"Ah?...um...um." He Yun uttered a few sticky words, turned over and fell asleep again.

Xie Xuan was helpless, lifted his quilt, and twisted his neck: "Can't you get up?"

He Yun was startled, sat up in shock and yelled: "Your hands are too cold!"

Xie Xuan withdrew his hand: "Are you awake?"

"Wake up, brother Zichen, bring me my clothes."

Xie Xuan had no choice but to put the wooden box in his hand on the table, turned around and took the clothes and handed them to him.He Yun asked while wearing it: "Didn't you go to the palace to pay New Year's greetings?"

Xie Xuan pointed to the window: "See for yourself what time it is, it's already over."

He Yun said: "Did the Emperor not keep you for lunch?"

Xie Xuan was speechless: "What's the matter, why don't I go to the palace to eat again?"

He Yun hurriedly said: "That's no need, how good it is to eat at home! Hey, what is that?" He pointed to the wooden box on the table.

Xie Xuan said: "Yesterday there was a new Xiushui cook in the palace, so I just..."

He Yun happily said, "You made it for me? Crab shell cakes? Eggy tofu? Gelato?"

Xie Xuan smiled and said, "The memory is quite good."

Encouraged by delicious food, He Yun was extremely fast. After getting dressed and washing, he went to call He Lian, Feng Yi and Doctor Feng to eat together.

I don't know, I was startled when I saw it, these people all looked tired, squinting their eyes, and no one seemed to sleep well.Xie Xuan asked: "When did you sleep last night? Did you sleep all night?"

Doctor Feng opened his mouth to complain, but He Yun quickly stuffed a cake into his mouth, blocking his words.Said: "It's nothing, it's just setting off fireworks. If you buy too much, put it in the middle of the night hahaha."

In fact, the fact is that He Yun gathered all the people in the house to think about how to celebrate Xie Xuan's birthday, and they were not allowed to sleep if they couldn't come up with a good idea, so everyone fell asleep in the middle of the night because of General He's misfortune.It is not easy to be a member of the general's mansion.

Xie Xuan probably guessed in his heart that He Yun was hiding something from him, and he didn't expose it, he just said: "Eat quickly, after eating, go to the ancestral hall to burn some incense sticks together."

He Yun said: "Well, the food and drink are all ready, Mom and Dad are eating well."

The days from New Year's Eve to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month can be said to be the most leisurely time of the year for Manchu officials.You don't have to worry about court affairs, and you don't have to visit each other after the New Year's greetings, and you can do whatever you like.

Xie Xuan simply lived in the General's Mansion. On the one hand, He Lian will be leaving after the fifteenth day, and on the other hand, he is also quietly looking forward to what birthday gift He Yun will prepare for him.

On the fifth day of the lunar new year, He Yun suddenly proposed with great interest: "Brother Zichen, why don't we go out and have fun before the fifteenth day."

Xie Xuan said: "Ordinary people celebrate the New Year at home, and few inns are still in business. Where do you want to go?"

He Yun suddenly turned into a discouraged ball: "Oh, there are only two days a year free, and I can't go out to play, so boring."

He Lian said: "It seems that after the eighth day of the lunar new year, many stores will resume operations, right?"

He Yun's eyes lit up again: "Really?"

Feng Yidao: "Yes, many people will go out with their families during the year. If the store does not do business, it will suffer a lot. I heard that many places will have various activities on the Lantern Festival. It should be quite fun."

He Yun looked at Xie Xuan again: "Brother Zichen..."

Xie Xuan also seemed a little moved: "In that case, let's go and have fun. Where do you want to go?"

He Yun said to Doctor Feng: "Hey old man, did you say before that you want to take these two boys to the north after the end of the year?"

Doctor Feng said: "Yes, don't go with the old man, I have my son and I'm enough, I can't handle you!"

He Yun snorted: "Who wants to go with you? I mean, otherwise we will go to the Northeast together, and the distance is also close. When the time comes, Brother Zichen and I will return to Beijing together. The three of you can go wherever you like and save money." Toss again."

He Lian couldn't believe it: "Second brother, you didn't let me go before, but now you are driving me away."

"Anyway, you have to go after the fifteenth day. The second brother is helping you save your journey, do you understand?"

"...Oh."

"Do you have any objections?" He Yun patted the table.

Everyone else shook their heads, expressing that they had no opinion.

He Yun turned sideways and asked Xie Xuan again: "Brother Zichen, do you have any objections?"

Xie Xuan said: "No."

He Yun said with a smile: "That's fine, leave on the ninth day of the lunar new year and come back on the fifteenth day!"