Spring dyed pear blossoms

On the day of Changyuan Festival, the whole country celebrates together, which is also the last festival of the year, so it is extremely grand.Ordinary people will hang lanterns and put lanterns, and the whole family will have a reunion dinner neatly.Officials and wealthy families will make some new clothes, buy some fireworks and firecrackers, and then burn a pot of wormwood at the door, and praise the pot of wormwood, which indicates that all bad luck will be eliminated and the new year will be smooth sailing.

On the day of Changyuan Festival, the palace will also hold a palace feast once a year.Officials in Kyoto and soldiers from outside the border will all enter the palace to celebrate.This day is also the busiest day in the palace!

Meng Qiucheng stood at the gate of the palace, looking at Master Zhou with a sunny smile.

Master Zhou squinted at Meng Qiucheng, his expression froze.Yesterday, someone informed him to go back to the Yamen overnight, saying that he was going to be brought into the palace to see him.In the end, he was just asked to wait outside the palace gate.

Master Zhou was obviously unhappy, and Meng Qiucheng patted him on the shoulder to comfort him, "Jingzhi, don't be unhappy, how do you get to know other adults' retainers in depth like this? I still count on you to ask more questions for me. Some news! Also, do you remember what the officer said to you this morning?"

Master Zhou snorted coldly, "My lord is in such a hurry to call the humble officer back, is it because of that?"

Meng Qiucheng nodded, "That's not a trivial matter. If it doesn't work out, I won't be able to keep my black gauze hat, and the suave head under the black gauze hat may not be able to keep it either! Isn't this serious?"

She looked around vigilantly, and smiled again, "I heard that you have recently become obsessed with Mr. Huang Yanxing's calligraphy and painting. I happen to have an authentic copy of Huang Yanxing's. I wonder if Jingzhi is interested?"

Master Zhou squeezed his fist, and finally let go of his hand in compromise. "Only this one time!"

"Don't be an example! Hehe, I know that Jingzhi is still thinking about me, and you don't want to see my head fall to the ground!" She leaned forward and lowered her voice, "Remember, pay more attention to the people in Prince Yong's Mansion."

Master Zhou rolled her eyes at her, and was about to speak, when the palace bell with a nine-dragon pattern rang.

The tripod bell with the nine-dragon pattern is usually only rung when some important palace feasts are held, or when the new emperor ascends the throne.The sound of the bell is loud and distant, even people outside the palace can hear it.For this bell alone, there is a special person in charge, and the number of strikes is also particular!

If one sound represents the opening of the palace banquet, nine tones are an auspicious omen for the emperor to pray for good weather.When the new emperor ascends the throne, there will be ninety-nine and eighty-one chimes to comfort the eternal prosperity of the country.

As soon as the deafening nine-dragon-patterned tripod bell rang, all the officials stood up one after another and entered the palace in an orderly manner.

Meng Qiucheng didn't dare to delay, and stood at the last one holding a palace sticker, and followed the mighty team forward little by little.

The palace banquet was held in the Empress Dowager's Hall of Ci'an. On the surface, it seemed to show the emperor's respect for the Empress Dowager. In fact, the emperor's power was fledgling, and he did not dare to reveal himself, and did not want to completely fall out with the Empress Dowager.

Because of various things before, the queen mother was already very dissatisfied with the emperor.This dog will jump over the wall when it is anxious, and the rabbit will bite people when it is anxious!The queen mother is really in a hurry, and it is not impossible for the queen mother to support King Yong to ascend the throne!

It's just that the Queen Mother is jealous of Zhang Shuli and King Fucheng, so she didn't do anything.

After entering the palace, the young eunuchs who serve as servants lead the way.

Meng Qiucheng looked around from the corner of his eye.

The guards were all on guard, and everyone had a very serious face. These people were the Imperial Forest Army, responsible for the safety of the emperor and the palace.Xiao Mubai, the commander of the imperial forest army, is the emperor's only confidant. This person has always been loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but unfortunately he doesn't know how to be flexible.

The emperor wanted to promote his official position, but was finally opposed by the queen mother.The reason is that the Empress Dowager naturally disliked this Xiao Mubai who had contradicted King Yong, saying that he was contemptuous of the royal family, and if he ascended to a high position in the future, there might be changes.

This statement was agreed by all the ministers in the court, so it was difficult for the emperor to mention it again.

Although the Fucha family of the Empress Dowager's natal family did not fight again, the Empress Dowager's nephew, Fuchaertai, was the general of the town in the northwest, with [-] troops.There is a slight difference from the [-] army of Fucheng King, but Fuchaertai's prestige in the army is not low.

If he is willing to summon, his strength should not be underestimated.

It's just that he doesn't dare to take any action yet, if he easily exposes his ambition, then King Fucheng will definitely crush their Fucha family.

The situation in this palace is very subtle, and it affects the whole body. Now no one dares to act rashly and easily break this seemingly calm balance.

Meng Qiucheng sat at the bottom, and all the officials around him toasted and exchanged glasses, but Meng Qiucheng was not familiar with any of them.Even if she wanted to make friends, these people would look down on her.

She has no background, and after all these years she is still only the magistrate of Chang'an County, those high-ranking people naturally don't want to talk to her.The loyal ministers of the prime minister's faction felt that her reputation was too bad, and they were even more unwilling to associate with her.Even, I wish she could be investigated and dealt with earlier.

Meng Qiucheng sighed slightly, poured himself a drink, and felt that his official career was gloomy!

Suddenly he was pushed from behind.

When Meng Qiucheng turned his head, he saw a person bowing to her and whispering, "Is there no one here?"

The tables at the palace banquet were for two people. Meng Qiucheng sat at the end and was alone, so there happened to be a seat vacant beside him.I have been alone for several years, but I didn't expect someone to ask to sit here at this moment!

She wanted to refuse, but after seeing who was coming, she immediately changed her mind.

The visitor had delicate features, exuding a bit of royal nobility, but the traces of a woman disguised as a man were too obvious.Even if Meng Qiucheng didn't know this person, he could tell that she was a woman.

The looming femininity on the chest was too eye-catching. Meng Qiucheng looked at himself, and it seemed that he really couldn't see any femininity in the clothes he had been accustomed to for so many years.

She had heard a long time ago that the emperor intends to choose a son-in-law for Princess Jingrong.When the news came out, she thought it was just a random speculation by the people in the court, but now it seems that the news is very likely to be true.Otherwise, Princess Jingrong wouldn't have come here disguised as a man to spy on the ministers.

Meng Qiucheng felt a little pity, but among the princes and ministers who came today, none of them seemed to be worthy of this princess.

If you talk about appearance and talent, there is naturally a suitable one in this court.But these people all represent a certain party's power, and this princess is not an ordinary daughter with poor limbs and a simple mind.She must choose a son-in-law who can help her, not a son-in-law she likes!

The emperor was very kind to the princess, but the queen mother cared about the princess very much.

Because the things that have to be said between the princess's biological mother, Concubine Chen, and the Queen Mother have become a well-known secret in the entire palace.

There are even rumors that the death of Concubine Chen is related to the Queen Mother.

After the death of the first emperor, the imperial concubine Chen lost her support. Such a fate is not difficult to understand.

So what the princess needs is someone who can protect her, otherwise the queen mother will attack her sooner or later!

Meng Qiucheng just didn't understand why the emperor attached so much importance to the princess, and even went against the Queen Mother's order to bring the princess back from Yongle Temple.

Is it just for the brother-sister relationship?Maybe there are other reasons!

Meng Qiucheng hid these doubts deep in his heart, then got up and gave up a seat, "Hehe, no one, no one! My lord, please sit down! I don't know what your name is?"

"My surname is An!" Wei Anrong hurried back.

Meng Qiucheng smiled faintly, "Oh, so it's Mr. An! Your next officer, Meng Qiucheng, magistrate of Chang'an County, I don't know what position Mr. An holds?"

"This, my officer is, it is..."

"Master An has just been transferred to the capital and hasn't arranged a position yet?" Seeing that she couldn't tell why, Meng Qiucheng deliberately followed her words.

"That's right! This official has only come to Kyoto not long ago, and I won't take office until after the Changyuan Festival. The specific position needs to be arranged by the emperor!"

Meng Qiucheng nodded with a smile, not saying a word while pouring the wine.

The ministers of the court and the soldiers of all parties entered the Ci'an Hall to take their seats one after another. Her gaze had already taken everyone present to look around.Everyone present has their own thoughts.

This place is like a turbid lotus pond, and in the turbid water, it is not so easy for fish to survive.She is like a fish now, and there is a quagmire under her feet, if she sinks into it, she will die!

Withdrawing her peripheral vision, she realized that the person sitting across from her seemed to be staring at her all the time.She glanced over quietly, but it was the good official who everyone praised as young and promising, Shao Tong!

This person looks quite handsome and free and easy, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, and a righteous and awe-inspiring look.It's just that the skin is slightly dark, and the official robe makes this person look serious.

Shao Tong's eyes were full of exploration and consideration. The prime minister had previously revealed that he intended to let him stay in the capital, and he was doing the post of Chang'an county magistrate.Because the current Chang'an county magistrate, that is, Mr. Meng, is a figure in the capital, but he is the kind of figure that the people don't want to mention.

Greedy for money and lustful, exploiting the common people, accepting bribes, corrupting the imperial court.These words seem to be a portrayal of him.

But I really saw him, this man didn't look like a corrupt official like the rumors at all, but gave him a feeling that he didn't fit in with the palace.That one is light and uncontroversial, it doesn't seem like it's pretended.

Just as he was wondering, Meng Qiucheng walked up holding his wine glass, and asked with a smile, "You are Mr. Shao! You have heard of your name for a long time! I heard that you have cracked several big cases before, and were recommended by Prime Minister Zhang, and are highly valued by the emperor!" This is the first time for a county magistrate to enter the palace. It seems that Master Shao will be promoted after the palace banquet!

Hehe, when the time comes, please take care of Mr. Shao a little bit! "

Shao Tong frowned slightly, his words made him very disgusted.At that moment, all those doubts were replaced by a look of contempt, and he said lightly, "Master Meng is serious, and Shaotong's food for the king must take care of the king. If there is someone who broke the law, no matter who it is, Shaotong will not There is no wavering.

I also advise Mr. Meng, if you do many unrighteous acts, you should keep yourself clean! "

Meng Qiucheng raised the corners of his mouth and nodded, "Master Shao said yes, but you should be clean and self-sufficient, and you should not be fooled by fools who are loyal, filial, and foolish. Sir Shao, it is not so easy to be an official in the capital!"

Shao Tong's dark complexion was a little bit angry, but he still held back and didn't explode on the spot.

At this time Zhang Shuli entered the hall, first came over to exchange greetings with Shao Tong.He noticed Meng Qiucheng from outside the door, and his smiling eyes instantly turned cold when they were at the door!

"Shao Tong, you are Truth's favorite student, so please don't join forces with those lowly officials!"

Shao Tong cupped his fists and bowed to Zhang Shuli, "What the prime minister said is true, Shao Tong understands!"

Zhang Shuli didn't even look at Meng Qiucheng from the beginning to the end, and after giving Shao Tong a few words, he went straight to the front and sat down.Shao Tong also ignored Meng Qiucheng, Meng Qiucheng shrugged indifferently, and sat back in his original seat.

What Zhang Shuli said seemed to have something in it!The proud student, hehe, on such an occasion, he wanted to take the opportunity to let Shao Tong get acquainted with the ministers of the court.

Most importantly, I'm afraid I still have to meet the person next to her.

The author has something to say: Meng Qiucheng is serious: Little beauty, I want to talk to you!

Jin Xi:? ? ?talk about what?

Meng Qiucheng: Talk about love!

Jin Xi: Get lost!

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