Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1192 A Bright Future
Compared to the relatively quiet inner courtyard, the lobby of tonight's banquet was bustling with people and extremely noisy.

Actually, it's not like the Duke's Mansion had never hosted such grand banquets before, but because all those who interacted with the Duke were important officials in the court, they were always cautious in what they said and did. But tonight, except for Shen Wuzheng and Guan Ao, most of the others that Yuwen Ye invited to the mansion were military generals who had fought with him in bloody battles. These people were almost born to have nothing to do with being gentle and elegant. If no one was watching over them, I'm afraid they would just blow the roof off.

Listening to the loud talking and laughing in the distance, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but whispered, "We're leaving tomorrow, so don't get drunk tonight."

Yuwen Ye just smiled.

However, they did not go directly to the lobby, but walked to the side hall. Although there was no sound here, they saw that it was full of people. They were the thirteen monks who had rescued Yuwen Ye on the bank of the Yellow River.

These people had stayed at Hulao Pass since that thrilling battle. They followed Shentu Tai to Luoyang this time because Yuwen Ye insisted that they attend the banquet tonight no matter what. However, these people were monks and could not drink alcohol or eat meat, so they could not join the generals, so a vegetarian banquet was held for them alone.

The one who accompanied the guests at the banquet was naturally the kind boy.

Although there were more than a dozen young people sitting together, it was far less noisy than the military commanders gathered over there. It was quiet here. Everyone put their hands together and lowered their eyes to observe their hearts. Until they saw Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi coming over, everyone immediately stood up and chanted the Buddha's name in a low voice: "Amitabha."

Shan Tong'er also hurriedly stepped forward and saluted the two of them: "Your Highness, Princess."

Yuwen Ye waved his hand to signal him not to be polite, and then bowed to the dozen monks and said, "Masters, it's been a long time."

Jueyun and others saluted by clasping their hands together.

Yuwen Ye said, "We will be staying in Luoyang for a short time this time. We will be leaving for Chang'an tomorrow. So we specially invite you to come to Luoyang to express our gratitude for your help and rescue. We have prepared a small meal to show our gratitude."

Na Jueyun said hurriedly: "Your Highness, you are too kind."

Yuwen Ye added: "In addition, the princess has prepared twenty carts of rice for you. She will set off with you back to Yanyue City tomorrow."

The monks were overjoyed when they heard this, and they chanted Buddhist mantras to express their gratitude. Na Jueyun stepped forward and said to Yuwen Ye, "We came to Luoyang and learned that Your Highness had taken this place without bloodshed. We are very happy. In this chaotic world, using thundering means to intimidate the demons and cleanse the world is the heart of a bodhisattva. Your Highness still sympathized with the people of the city and did not raise the knife to kill them. This is a great merit."

"..."

"When we return to the temple, we will recite sutras and praise His Highness every day, hoping that His Highness will have a bright future."

When he heard the last few words, Yuwen Ye's eyes lit up.

He said solemnly: "Thank you!"

After saying this, he asked everyone to take a seat, and then he and Shang Ruyi took the two cups of vegetarian wine offered by Wo Xue and said to everyone: "My husband and I would like to thank you all with this vegetarian wine."

After saying that, both of them raised their glasses and drank them all.

Jueyun and others also put their hands together and prayed in unison.

After finishing the glass of wine, Yuwen Ye said to Shan Tong'er, "It's more chaotic over there, so you guys shouldn't go over there. Just stay here and have a good meal with the masters."

Shan Tong'er nodded obediently. Just as Yuwen Ye was about to turn around and leave, he heard him hesitantly whisper, "Your Highness."

Yuwen Ye looked back at him: "Hmm?" Shan Tong'er said softly: "Will my fourth brother and fifth sister come?"

They have been in Luoyang City these days, but in order to give Liang Youying some room to consider, Yuwen Ye asked them not to disturb her. Therefore, Shan Tong'er has not met them until now, and they will set off back to Chang'an tomorrow. If Liang Youying still refuses to change her mind, then they will probably have to part ways.

Speaking of this, Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi looked at each other with serious expressions.

In fact, Shang Ruyi had been waiting for a whole day, but she didn't get any news about Liang Youying's arrival. But after thinking about it, she smiled and said to Shan Tong'er, "Your fourth brother is not a fool, and neither is your fifth sister. They will come."

Hearing her "promise", a happy smile immediately appeared on Shan Tong'er's still childish face.

Only then did Yuwen Ye bring Shang Ruyi out.

After turning a corner, we arrived at the lobby.

The atmosphere here is naturally different from that in the side hall. It is noisy and bustling. As soon as I walked in, I saw people pulling each other, talking and laughing loudly. The wine hasn't been served yet, but people are already a little drunk.

In the hall, there were two tables on the left and right, which were the seats for the two princes who came to Luoyang on this eastern expedition, Prince of Qin Yuwen Ye and Prince of Qi Yuwen Cheng. The Princess of Qin naturally sat with the Prince of Qin.

Going down on both sides are the generals under their respective command.

There were a lot of people sitting on Yuwen Ye's side, and the one sitting at the first table was naturally Shentu Tai, but next to him was Shi Yutao, who looked a little dazed.

Shang Ruyi was stunned for a moment. In terms of rewards based on merit, the one who should sit with Shentutai should be Shen Wuzheng, because they both followed the King of Qi to the Luoyang expedition since October last year. They have suffered the most and made the most contributions in this year. As for Shi Yutao - although he also had contributions, he was a surrendered general after all, and he made contributions only when he entered Luoyang. Besides, the battle had not yet started, so he should not sit next to Shentutai.

However, as soon as Shang Ruyi saw Shen Wuzheng at the second table being grabbed by the sleeve by Pei Xingyuan, she knew what was going on.

It must be that Pei Xingyuan did not allow Shen Wuzheng to sit in front of him and forcibly pulled him down. Shen Wuzheng could handle everyone else but had no way to deal with him; and Guan Ao and Guan Chiying at the third table were a family, so they could only pull Shi Yutao to sit next to Shen Tutai.

No wonder it's so noisy.

Mu Xian, Cheng Qiao, Xue Lin and others were supposed to be here, but they asked to go outside the city to have fun with the soldiers in the barracks, and Yuwen Ye allowed them to do so.

Finally, there was a table, which was empty.

Pei Xingyuan, who was chatting and laughing with everyone, would glance at the table from time to time, then look outside, with a worried look on his face.

After seeing everything clearly, Yuwen Ye took Shang Ruyi in.

Seeing the two of them arrive, everyone stood up and bowed. Yuwen Ye just raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite," then walked in with Shang Ruyi. As they walked, he turned his head to look at the empty tables on the other side.

He asked, "Has the King of Qi and his people not arrived yet?"

Without waiting for the people below to speak, Shang Ruyi said: "I have been waiting all day, and none of his people have come, and he has not come. I have just sent people to urge him twice, do I need to send more people?"