The concubine is so charming

Chapter 201 tit for tat
Because it was a small New Year's banquet, there were not many people who could come to the banquet, and Gu Yuanyou was able to come because of the honor of Mu Zhenzhen, the Princess of the Pearl.

The Empress Dowager had already returned to the harem a few days ago, but the emperor sent a message saying that the Empress Dowager was weak and could not bear the fatigue of traveling and traveling, and needed a restful rest after returning to the palace, so she was unable to attend the New Year's Eve banquet.

Therefore, the banquet was quite deserted.

Mu Zhenzhen hated Su Yao, and when she saw Mu Ninghua appearing, she was always on guard, especially when she saw Mu Ninghua look at Gu Yuanyou with eyes that were hesitant to speak, she wished she could smash the table in front of her. face.

She was not angry in her heart, and naturally there was a two-pointed look on her face. Just as she was about to open her mouth to make things difficult for Mu Ninghua, Gu Yuanyou held the back of her hand.

Mu Zhenzhen's fingers trembled, she turned her head to look at Gu Yuanyou, her eyes were full of emotions: "Husband, are you going to protect another woman in front of me?"

"Princess, this is the main hall, in front of the emperor, please pay attention to your own propriety."

"What if I don't?"

Gu Yuanyou frowned slightly, and stared at Mu Zhenzhen calmly.

Mu Zhenzhen tightly clenched the dress by her side, and then slowly let go after a while: "I see."

Gu Yuanyou withdrew his hand, lowered his head slightly and continued to remain silent.

The banquet didn't last long, the emperor got up and left after talking with Chu Feiyan for a while.The reason why he held this small New Year's banquet was to take a good look at those royal family members, especially the confidant King Rong. Seeing that he was rebellious and hated, but he had to bow his knees and salute, he felt terrified all over his body. Comfortable.

Now that people have seen it, other things can be left to Chu Feiyan.

"Dear clansmen, there are constant important events in the court, the emperor is worried day and night, and today he has to go back to review the papers..."

Before Chu Feiyan finished speaking, there was a lot of discussion in the hall, and the officials hurriedly followed Chu Feiyan's words and said: "The emperor's heart for the people is worthy of singing and crying."

"As a subject, I'm really ashamed that I can't share your worries for you..."

"The minister deserves death for his crimes."

Chu Feiyan nodded solemnly: "From now on, we must share your worries more, Lord Rong, what do you think?"

King Rong and Chu Feiyan looked at each other, with an expression of coldness that couldn't be concealed: "Prime Minister Chu said that this king has been working hard to manage the fief and develop Rongcheng well, which can be regarded as sharing the worries of the emperor who manages everything every day."

"This is a good saying. In the whole world, is it the king's land; on the coast of the land, is it the king's ministers. The prince is sharing the emperor's worries. In the future, the ministers must report it to the emperor so that the emperor can reward the prince more."

Many officials lowered their heads and took a deep breath: In the whole world, could it be that the king's land...

The fiefs of princes have always been regarded as private property, and even the taxes only need to be paid a very small part. Now that the emperor has said these words, is it possible that he is really going to attack Rongcheng?
King Rong's face turned blue: "Prime Minister Chu is joking, it is my king's responsibility to govern the fiefdom, and no one needs to praise or reward him."

"Before, the emperor discussed with the lower officials many times to see if it is appropriate to evaluate and reward several princes. However, after all, princes are more valuable than officials. How to evaluate is also a problem. However, in case Since the officials have to take a big assessment every three years, the same as the courtiers, the royal family of the clan is no exception. After the new year, the emperor will start to inspect the fiefs of the clans. One or two awards for achievements."

The hall suddenly fell into silence.

They knew that the emperor would attack their clansmen sooner or later, but it was inevitable that they were lucky. After all, the fief had existed for so long, but the emperor was already old. Wouldn't it be nice to live in peace like before?
Everyone couldn't help looking at King Rong. Among them, King Rong was the most powerful and the most feared by the emperor. If he took the lead in subduing, the others would have nothing to struggle with.

King Rong's eyes were heavy, and he suppressed the anger in his heart after several considerations: "Although we are members of the royal family, we are still the emperor's subjects. , even if it is to be inspected, who will evaluate it, what the evaluation standards are, etc. are all problems, I think it is better to discuss this matter in the long run."

Chu Feiyan's expression was gentle: "The lower officials have also persuaded the emperor in this way, but the emperor has made up his mind, and I am afraid it will be difficult to change it. Next, all clan members must be prepared. By the way, when you come to Beijing, you should also see the emperor For the children selected to enter the capital, the emperor has gotten to know their character well over the past year, so he thought that after the second day of February, he would choose a suitable one to accompany the emperor to worship the heavens and pray for blessings, and report to the ancestral temple. "

As soon as these words came out, the originally unusually quiet hall suddenly became a riot.

To be able to accompany the emperor to worship the heavens and pray for blessings, isn't that the same as being selected as the successor to the throne?
Among the sons of the clan who were selected into the palace, Mu Wenli was originally the most favored, but who would have thought that his nose was slapped off, so that now his appearance has been ruined, and even entering the court as an official is a problem. Don't even think about it.

Among the other children, Mu Qingchen was a concubine, and had already quit the Taiyuan Academy early, and studied with Elder Ning Ge with great concentration, so there was no threat, so there were not many people left.

However, King Rong's face was gloomy. They held a sacrifice to heaven on the second day of February. Wouldn't they have to stay in the capital for two more months?In two months, if the emperor and Chu Feiyan decide to take action against Rongcheng, their previous arrangements will most likely be in vain.

No, we must find a way to leave as soon as possible!

Chu Feiyan put down these words with a calm expression, got up and left the hall.

The crowd had no intention of having a feast at all, and you and I tried back and forth with a smile on your face.

King Rong's complexion was extremely bad, he turned his head to look at Princess Rong, and was about to leave the palace.

Princess Rong sighed secretly: "Ninghua, it's time to leave the palace."

Mu Ninghua reached out and grabbed Princess Rong's sleeve: "Mother, you go first, I'll wait before going out."

"Don't mess around."

"Mother, don't worry, I just have a few words with Sister Zhao Yu, and then I will take people out of the palace."

Princess Rong paused for a moment, then nodded slightly: "Be careful."

Mu Ninghua replaced Su Yao, and sooner or later she would have contact with these people, and if she said a few words in the palace, nothing major would happen.

Mu Ninghua raised the corners of her lips and smiled confidently: "Mother, don't worry." After she finished speaking, she walked out of the gate of the main hall and headed for the high platform in the distance.

King Rong's eyeliner in the palace had already told her Su Yao's daily habits, which naturally included her liking to stand on this high platform to enjoy the scenery.

Standing on the high platform, Mu Ninghua looked at the vast square below, and raised the corners of her lips involuntarily: The imperial palace, the place with the greatest power in the Da'an Dynasty, indeed even the scenery reveals a majestic atmosphere.

(End of this chapter)