"What happened? The emperor is holding a banquet at this time?”
Zhangsun Wuji was leisurely sipping tea at home when he heard the news that Li Shimin had summoned him.
Not only him, but the others also had the same reaction.
In Duke Lu's Mansion, Cheng Yaojin was beating Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang with his stick.
"Both of you are not good. Boss, you brat actually dared to gamble. It's all because of that brat Xiao Rui who led you astray.”
Cheng Chumo knew Xiao Rui's strength, so he subconsciously retorted,"Xiao Rui's martial strength is much higher than yours.”
"What did you say?"
Cheng Yaojin hit Cheng Chumo with his stick again, making him scream.
"No matter how hard you beat him up, dad, you're still not Xiao Rui's match.”
Cheng Chumo insisted on his own opinion and was not afraid of Cheng Yaojin's stick at all.
"Aiyaya, good, I want to see if this Xiao Rui is as powerful as you say. Shooting a Jie Li from a thousand steps away, I don't believe it!”
When Fang Xuanling heard about Li Shiming's banquet, his first thought was why the Emperor wanted to invite Xiao Rui to Hanyuan Palace!
No matter how great Xiao Rui's contribution was, he shouldn't have done it in Hanyuan Palace Hall, which only held New Year's Day and other important festivals. Could it be that Xiao Rui, this young junior, had made another great contribution?
Among all the ministers, only Minister Right Servant Xiao Yu was elated.
Because his son, who had always been disappointing, had actually asked the Emperor to hold a celebratory banquet for him in Hanyuan Palace. As a father, he felt extremely proud.
"Unfilial son, don't be in a hurry to go to Hanyuan Palace. Hurry up and cook a plate of stir-fried meat with shredded potatoes for me.”
Xiao Yu put his hands behind his back and ordered Xiao Rui with a dark face. However, Xiao Rui did smile lightly and walked away with a bag of potatoes.
"Unfilial son, unfilial son, you don't even listen to your father's words!”
"The Prime Minister of the Tang Empire actually made such an absurd request. I've never seen such a shameless person." Madam Xiao glared at him.”
After being rebuked by his wife, Xiao Yu, who had always been afraid of his wife, did not dare to say anything more. He could only walk out of the residence in embarrassment and go to the Imperial Palace.
……
Night fell and the lanterns were lit up. Hanyuan Palace was brightly lit and crowded with people. It was very lively.
Li Chengqian, the Prince of Zhongshan, sat beside Empress Zhangsun. His small hands kept grabbing delicious food. His mouth was filled with food and he asked incoherently,"Mother, why does father look so happy today?”
Li Tai, Li Lizhi, and Li Zhi surrounded her, chattering non-stop.
Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had a deep relationship, and they had many children. Empress Zhangsun saw the scene of her children playing around and smiled like a flower."Don't talk too much. Just eat your food.”
When she saw Li Ke beside Concubine Yang playing happily with Xiao Rui, her face couldn't help but show a trace of worry.
Li Shi Min sat in the main seat in the middle. Seeing that the pillars of the court had arrived, he stood up and raised his glass."Come, my dear ministers. Today's banquet is specially held for our young and promising Marquis Xiao to thank him for saving our Great Tang from danger.”
Li Shiming raised his cup and drank it in one gulp, then said to Xiao Rui: "Xiao Hou, you have to drink a few more glasses tonight.
”
Xiao Rui was so drunk last night that he wanted to throw up when he saw the wine. However, Li Shimin was staring at him, so Xiao Rui had no choice but to drink it all in one gulp. He showed the bottom of his glass and said,"Thank you for your love, emperor.
”
Xiao Rui put down his wine cup and looked around Hanyuan Palace. He couldn't help but be startled.
Today's lineup was a little strong!
Li Shimin sat in the middle. On his left was Empress Zhangsun and her children, and on his right was Concubine Yang and Li Ke.
Below him on the left were Minister Zuo Pushe Feng Deyi, Minister Right Pushe Xiao Yu, Secretary of State Fang Xuanling, Minister Chen Shuda, Minister of Personnel Zhangsun Wuji…
To his right were Great General Li Jing, Duke of Lu Cheng Yaojin, the black-faced Duke of E Yuchi Gong, Duke of Qiao Chai Shao, and the Left Military Guard Great General Hou Junji…
The civil and military officials had all arrived, and many princes and princesses had also come. Xiao Rui's face was really big.
As for where he was sitting?
Of course, it was the first one on Li Shiming's right.
His father was the second civil official, but his young son was the first military general. This made Xiao Yu very angry and uncomfortable. He drank his own wine cup by cup.
As Minister Zuo Pushe, Feng Deyi was the head of all officials. He glared at Xiao Rui and then stood up to remonstrate,"Your Majesty, although Marquis Xiao Rui has contributed to the Great Tang, no matter how great his contributions are, can they be greater than Great General Li Jing, who has risked his life, or General Yuchi, who has made the first contribution?”
When Xiao Rui heard this, he knew that Feng Deyi wanted to stir up trouble. Just as he was about to say something, his father spoke.
"Lord Feng, the seats were personally arranged by the Emperor. Could it be that Feng Deyi blames the Emperor for not thinking things through?”
Feng Deyi tilted his head and cupped his hands.”
"Lord Feng, do you know what you're saying?”
"Lord Feng, don't be rash! You're being disrespectful!"
"Lord Feng's words are reasonable. Please arrange the seats again.”
"I agree!"
For a moment, the originally harmonious Hanyuan Palace became stifled because of Feng De Yi's words. The atmosphere was terrifyingly tense!
It was the third watch, and he shamelessly asked for a wave of fresh flowers to support him.
Thank you, everyone!
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