0p0 Chapter 190 Wedding and Turning Point
Chapter 190 Wedding and Turning Point
Chapter 190 Wedding and Turning Point
When Wang Yun rushed to the palace, it was all over.
Only Cai Yong was waiting for him.
"Forgive me, forgive me."
In the duty room of Shangshutai Wang Yun, he raised his hands and repeatedly apologized to Cai Yong.
Cai Yong didn't care. He smelled the alcohol on Wang Yun and asked in confusion, "My Lord, are you going to the banquet?"
Wang Yun drank strong tea to refresh himself, shook his head, and said, "Is everything ready for the ceremony?"
Cai Yong took a document and handed it to Wang Yun.
Wang Yun took it and read it carefully. Seeing that he was responsible for so many things, he pretended to be thoughtful and asked, "What does the prime minister do?"
Cai Yong said: "The prime minister is mainly responsible for entertaining guests."
"After all, there are three dukes in four generations."
Wang Yun muttered to himself, raised his head and looked at Cai Yong. Suddenly, his heart moved slightly, and he said, "Bo Ji, what do you think of Cao Cao's affairs in Qingzhou?"
Bo Ji is the courtesy name of Cai Yong.
When Cai Yong saw Wang Yun asking the question, his expression darkened slightly. After thinking for a while, he said, “I think Cao Cao has gone too far, and the court has been too indulgent.”
Seeing Cai Yong say this, Wang Yun felt a complicated feeling of "I am not alone in my path". He looked at Cai Yong and had countless things to say, but when he came to his lips, he said: "In addition to your majesty's love for your younger brother, the wedding for the King of Bohai must be grand in order to strike a blow to the rebellious morale."
"Your Excellency is right." Cai Yong hesitated to speak. He was also isolated in the Shizhonglu, and felt somewhat depressed that his ambitions could not be fulfilled.
For a moment, the two people who shared the same feeling were speechless.
After a while, Wang Yun said, "Bo Ji, I have a banquet at my house tonight, how about coming with us?"
"How dare I refuse the invitation from the prince?" Cai Yong said with a smile.
Wang Yun also smiled, quickly adjusted his mentality, and talked about Liu Xie's marriage.
……
Because of Liu Xie's wedding, a long-lost festive atmosphere appeared in the palace.
Queen Mother Dong seemed to sense that Liu Bian had no ill intentions, so she smiled more often and took the initiative to interact with the Fu family and arrange many matters related to the marriage.
No matter how reluctant Empress Dowager He was, as the legitimate mother, she still had to show her respect and publicly gave countless rewards to the Fu family and the Bohai Palace.
As the wedding date approached, the government and the people seemed to have forgotten all the struggles and infighting, and people came and went, exchanged pleasantries, and the place was bustling with activity.
August 11, the first year of Yonghan.
The entire palace seemed to have not slept all night, and everyone was busy working overtime.
Shou'an Hall.
Liu Bian, Empress Dowager He and a large group of people looked at Liu Xie with smiles on their faces.
Liu Xie was somewhat nervous, and felt a little at a loss as to what to do in his groom's suit.
Empress Dowager Dong arranged his clothes and kept telling him, "Later, follow the arrangements of the Grand Chamberlain. You don't need to say anything."
Liu Xie nodded, unable to utter a word.
"Your Highness, the time has come." Xu Yan came in from outside and said happily.
Empress Dowager Dong was reluctant to let go and kept on giving instructions: "Later, they will take you there. You should also be careful and don't do or say anything wrong."
Neither Liu Bian nor Empress Dowager He spoke. After a long while, Liu Xie finally walked out of Shou'an Hall. Led by Wang Yun, hundreds of people lined up to leave the palace.
Liu Bian and others watched them walk towards the back hall of the palace, talking and laughing.
After they sat down, Prime Minister Yang Biao and others arrived one after another, sat down, and their conversation was full of festive words.
Yang Biao's fat face trembled, and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty has made such a grand wedding for the King of Bohai so lively, which shows the love between brothers and sisters, and it really makes the subjects of the world envious."
As a member of the royal family, Liu Dai, the Minister of Military Affairs, was a little closer to the two Xuns at this time. He was usually taciturn, but at this moment he forced a smile and said, "The King of Bohai is your Majesty's only brother. It's impossible not to be lively."
Liu Bian held a teacup in his hand, looked around at everyone with a smile, and said, "Luoyang City hasn't been lively for a long time. Today and tomorrow, the army will have a good time."
"Your Majesty is right." Yang Biao quickly replied, "I guess it's even more lively outside the palace."
Liu Bian smiled and nodded, looking outside the palace with deep eyes.
at the same time.
Liu Xie rode a tall horse and led a large wedding procession to Fu Mansion.
Behind him, the wedding procession was as many as three hundred people, including not only Wang Yun and Cai Yong, but also many officials from the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers, and more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages carrying various gifts.
The imperial guards were awe-inspiring, gongs and drums cleared the way, and the ceremony was grand.
There were so many people watching along the way, and there was constant discussion.
"Is this the King of Bohai?"
"Handsome, calm and natural, he has the appearance of a wise king!"
"I haven't seen such a spectacular procession in many years."
"This is your Majesty's only brother. How can you be stingy? I heard that Bohai's taxes have been exempted for three years."
“I heard that the Empress Dowager gave out countless rewards, and half of the national treasury was emptied.”
"Incredible, incredible! Only during the reign of King Sejong would people be so heroic, right?"
The people followed and talked about it.
Among the crowd, some people followed quietly and observed Liu Xie's wedding procession.
Until they arrived at Fu Mansion, some people quietly withdrew and came to a hidden corner, whispering.
"There are probably three hundred imperial guards in the open, and there may be several hundred in secret. It's not easy to start."
"The Fu Mansion is full of imperial guards, our people can't get in."
"On the road is the only chance. Once Lord Dong enters the palace, there will be no chance anymore."
"What should we do now? The news has spread all over the world, and the lord's army has been greatly affected. Some people in Jingzhou have rebelled one after another. Lord Yuan is now attacking Jiaozhi with all his strength, and the morale of the army cannot be shaken!..."
"We must rescue Lord Dong as soon as possible!"
Before he finished speaking, everyone suddenly pressed against the wall, weapons in hand.
A big man came hurriedly, was startled when he saw this, and said in a deep voice: "There is news from the Imperial Guards that the dog emperor has a conspiracy. Once we take action, he will take the opportunity to kill Lord Dong and put the blame on the lord!"
"what!"
Everyone's expressions changed and they looked at each other.
They never expected that while they were planning to "rescue" Liu Xie, the dog emperor was planning to kill Liu Xie!
"Dong Hou must not make any mistakes!"
"What should we do now?"
"Lord Dong must not die! The lord has issued strict orders again and again that Lord Dong must be rescued!"
A group of people gathered in a corner, whispering, but it seemed like there was no leader and no one could make a decision.
While they were plotting, Liu Xie brought his men into Fu's mansion.
After a series of complicated rituals, the bride was not taken out of the mansion until evening.
The process was very lively and uneventful. Liu Xie rode a horse and led the wedding procession back to the palace in a grand manner.
In the crowd, there were dozens of big men who looked like ordinary people, hiding sharp weapons and staring at each other secretly.
In the end they did not take action and allowed Liu Xie to return to the palace.
The ceremony back at the palace was even more complicated. Cai Yong, as the Minister of Rites, was busy presiding over it all, and was so busy that he was sweating profusely and his whole body was soaked.
Empress Dowager Dong, as the hostess of the wedding, sat in the main seat. When she saw Liu Xie, she tried hard to suppress her excitement and wanted to cry several times.
Liu Xie seemed numb and allowed himself to be manipulated by various ceremonial officials back and forth. His face was covered in sweat and there was a look of confusion in his eyes.
Liu Bian sat next to Empress Dowager Dong, smiling, feeling secretly happy.
I can't bear this sin alone!
It was not until it was completely dark that Liu Xie and Fu Shou were sent to the bridal chamber. Liu Bian, as a family member, stayed to entertain the guests.
Almost all the civil and military officials in the court were present, including Fu Wan, Marquis of Buqi, and Liu Hua, Princess of Yang'an, but the hall was completely packed.
Liu Bian raised his glass and said loudly: "Today is Liu Xie's wedding. No need to be formal, everyone. Drink to your heart's content. Don't go home until you are drunk!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Hundreds of court officials, men and women, old and young, raised their glasses in response.
Everyone in the hall drank it all in one gulp, and soon all kinds of lively sounds were heard. Everyone was very happy, nodding and talking to each other, and laughing non-stop.
Empress Dowager Dong was in a rare good mood, and she seemed very happy as she talked to Cai Wenji beside her.
Empress Dowager He held Tang Ji's hand and they were talking and laughing.
The court officials raised their wine glasses and exchanged politeness with each other, their eyes all fixed on it.
Seeing Cai Wenji and Tang Ji's big bellies, they all had different expressions.
After drinking for a while, Liu Bian turned to Queen Mother Dong and said with a smile, "Grandmother, I heard from my brother that you want to live with the Prince of Bohai in his palace?"
Empress Dowager Dong's smile froze for a moment, and then she forced a smile and said, "Xie'er is still young, I am a little worried."
Liu Bian had the same expression on his face and said, "Then I will order someone to pack up, and then I will personally send Grandmother over."
Empress Dowager Dong stared at Liu Bian in a daze, as if she was guessing whether his words were true or false.
Empress Dowager He had long been fed up with Empress Dowager Dong living in the palace. Upon hearing this, she turned around and said with a smile, "Bian'er, you are so busy, let me take you there. Mother, I will personally take you there when the time comes. If you need anything, just tell me and I will arrange it for you."
When Empress Dowager Dong saw the vicious mother and son singing the same tune, she felt suspicious and nodded with a stiff smile on her face.
Queen Mother He was overjoyed. She looked at Cai Wenji and Tang Ji and said, "You will go with me when the time comes. King Bohai must also pack well. Nothing should be missing..."
Not to mention Tang Ji, even Cai Wenji, who had not been in the palace for a long time, could feel the complexity of the relationship between Empress Dowager He and Empress Dowager Dong. Upon hearing this, she just nodded and dared not say a word.
The court officials below, seeing how harmonious this family was, looked at each other and nodded continuously.
The harmony and stability of the royal family is the foundation of the country!
If the royal family "reconciles", then the so-called "last emperor's will" will be forgotten and will no longer be a problem for the court.
On the other hand, it was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the rebels such as Yuan Shu who rebelled under the banner of "the late emperor's will".
Liu Bian glanced down and continued to greet Empress Dowager Dong and others with a smile.
Empress Dowager Dong seemed to confirm that Liu Bian had no "ill intentions", so she relaxed and gave Empress Dowager He a rare smile.
This made Empress Dowager He very sick, but she still forced herself to smile.
Empress Dowager Dong, Empress Dowager He, and Liu Bian, three generations of the family, three people, have at least eight hundred ideas.
After a while, Liu Bian came down with a wine glass, sat cross-legged at Yang Biao's table, and drank and talked with him.
There is basically no political affairs, only family matters.
Yang Biao blinked his little eyes, not daring to be careless, his fat face trembled, and he kept responding with a smile.
Not long after, Liu Bian wiped his mouth and said with a smile: "I heard that your son is still preparing to enter the government? Do you have any ideas? Do you want to go to Cao Cao's army and serve as a chief clerk or something like that?"
Yang Biao opened his eyes and suddenly returned to normal. He said quickly, "Your Majesty, the child is naughty and has gone out to study again."
During the Han Dynasty, "traveling to study" was as popular as "wandering knights". Anyone with a little talent would travel around the world, seeking advice here and debating there, for fear that others didn't know his reputation, so he almost engraved the word "talented" on his forehead.
Liu Bian glanced at him and said, "It's settled."
Then, he stood up and walked to Huangfu Song's side. Seeing that his wine glass was full, he smiled and said, "Doesn't Huangfu Song's family like wine?"
Huangfu Song looked calm and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was injured many years ago. Drinking too much will trigger the old injury, so I dare not drink too much."