At nearly noon, the banquet began at Chengyun Hall as scheduled.Zhu Gaoxu, two imperial concubines, as well as ministers and nobles, officials and guests from Zhangde Mansion gathered in the main hall.And musicians and dance to cheer them up.
The Ming Dynasty valued gifts, and there were rules for such banquets.
The rules are also very detailed, from the repertoire and music, singing and dancing to people's lines and actions, there are all fixed numbers.
It’s not just singing and dancing people performing, but everyone is actually performing.
Almost all programs revolve around one theme, which is touting Zhu Gaoxu, who is sitting directly above.
There is a scene performed by an old man and a child.
The old and the young play the role of the people in the countryside, but Zhu Gaoxu didn't understand some of the lyrics.
When the old man sang aloud, "Today's respect for heaven and law of ancestors, the country and the people's peace, Zhu Gaoxu was completely trapped in abstract thinking.
He did not think that the actors played the people at all, but represented a symbolic meaning; after all, it would be too funny if anyone relied on such content to judge and understand the lives and mentality of the common people of the Ming Dynasty.
After several rounds of wine, a group of young dancers in thin clothes entered the room, dancing together with long sleeves, like white clouds floating.Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu knew that the rituals and music had passed, so he got up to change his clothes.
Suddenly everyone became more casual, and several people stood up and left the seat.At this time, people can rest temporarily in the corridor on the side of the hall, or go to the thatched cottage without having to sit seriously in the seat.
Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the door in the back of Chengyun Hall, and a group of palace maids and eunuchs followed and served.After a while, Gao Sui also came out.
Gao Sui bowed, and Zhu Gaoxu turned around and made a gesture to let the followers stop.The two continued to walk forward and walked together on the brick floor between the two halls.
Of course, there is nothing good about the scenery here. It is not that the Zhao Prince's Mansion is not well built, but that Zhu Gaoxu is too familiar with this kind of prince's mansion.
Zhu Gaoxu and Gao Sui were alone, and originally wanted to say a few heart-to-heart words to their third brother to enhance communication.
But after walking for a while, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't find the right atmosphere.
The two are brothers, but Zhu Gaoxu lacks feelings about the memories and feelings of their growth together.
And Gao Sui may not have a deep impression of the past.
The former Prince Gaoyang liked to run around since he was a child, and began to follow Zhu Di in various parts of the north at the age of more than 10 years old; Gao Sui often lived in the palace of the Yàn and lived in the palace for more time.
In addition to the matter of the elder brother Gao Chi's family, Zhu Gaoxu really has no way to speak.
Gao Sui may still suspect that the matter was done by Zhu Gaoxu.
People often judge something emotionally.
For example, Gao Sui should not have any doubts about the case-breaking process of officials such as Dali Temple at that time; his suspicion may be purely just an intuition.
Zhu Gaoxu remembered a sentence: Brothers are often not friends, but friends may be like brothers.
After the two walked for a while, Zhu Gaoxu finally let out a breath and said something irrelevant: Third brother's place is similar to the royal mansion I lived in Yunnan back then.Gao Sui hurriedly responded respectfully: I have never been to Yunnan, but Zhangde's Zhao Palace is big and comfortable, all thanks to the emperor's kindness.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at him.
After Emperor Taizong's death, the third brother was almost no threat. Zhu Gaoxu could not be so crazy and had any thoughts about him.
Besides, people all over the world have already discussed the death of Gao Chi's family. If something happens to the third brother, will Zhu Gaoxu completely want moral reputation?
In this era, family affection is highly praised.
So as long as the third brother is not too much, Zhu Gaoxu will never touch him easily.
What's more, Gao Chi's family was burned to death, and it was not Zhu Gaoxu who did it at all.
Zhu Gaoxu said again: Our little aunt, Princess Baoqing, the last time she came to the palace, she still remembers her third brother.Princess Baoqing couldn't come, and the prince-in-law He Kuisi fell on the way.After a while, He Kuisi asked him to pay homage to his third brother, and perhaps he brought Princess Baoqing's greetings.Gao Sui smiled and said: In the past, Princess Baoqing was like our sister in the Yàn Mansion.Zhu Gaoxu said: I was raised by my father and mother.The two of them walked around the square and could only talk about such topics.
When he returned to the back door of Chengyun Hall, Zhu Gaoxu suggested going in and continuing the banquet.
When he reached the door, Zhu Gaoxu finally couldn't help but say a few words: There are some things in the future. My third brother can send eunuchs to Beijing, find Wang Gui or Cao Fu to bring them into the palace, and say to me directly.Otherwise, if the memorial goes around the court, many things will be difficult to handle.After hearing this, Gao Sui showed a look of relief on his face and nodded quickly and said: Oh, I'm listening to the priest.As for Gu Sheng, the chief of the Zhao Prince's Mansion, Gu Sheng has voluntarily sent the Tatars' secret letter to the capital, so Gu Sheng's problems are not a big deal.
Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu did not mention this person at all, nor did he plan to change to the chief of the Zhao Prince's Mansion.
The main reason is that Gao Sui looks a little nervous and cannot make him feel that the court is monitoring the Zhao Prince's Mansion in all aspects.When Gao Sui feels at ease and relaxes himself too presumptuous, it will not be too late to change historians.
...After the luncheon, the emperor and the two imperial concubines went to the house to rest.
Duan Xuehen took Xu and was with her cousin Mu Zhen.
After a while, Concubine Xian also came, and a few women drank tea and talked in the room.
Xu was here because she guessed that the emperor would come to Zhao's mansion when he was on the northern tour.
Duan Xuehen had an old relationship with Xu, so he agreed to help her.
The matter was actually simple. Duan Xueheng first asked Cao Fu to speak, and Cao Fu agreed happily, and took more personal matters with him.
If Cao Fu was afraid of trouble at the beginning, Duan Xuehen had to tell Zhu Gaoxu.
Compared to Duan Xueheng, Xu said a lot on weekdays.But now Xu seemed to be depressed and didn't say anything for a long time. Like Duan Xuehen, he turned into a dull gourd.
At this moment, someone reported to Princess Zhao and Wei to ask for a meeting.So Mu Zhen and others politely welcomed the door, greeted Wei, and invited her to talk to him.
I saw that Wei was still wearing a dress and the clothes at the banquet were not changed.And the luncheon has ended for a long time.
Seeing this, Yao Ji asked softly: Has the princess gone to see Duke Wei?Wei nodded and said: I just parted with my father, so I came straight to meet my two sisters.After hearing this, Duan Xueheng looked sideways in surprise and glanced at Yao Ji, thinking that the Virtuous Concubine was indeed smart.
Xu, who was sitting next to him, was observing Princess Zhao, and Xu's expression was very complicated.
Princess Zhao didn't know Xu, so she didn't pay attention to her.
Wei still said to himself: My father asked me how he was doing in the Zhao Palace. I didn’t want him to worry about me, so he chose the right one.My father was very happy that I was pregnant with the Zhu family’s blood.When Xu heard this, he immediately turned his head to look at Wei.
Mu Zhen said: I think King Zhao is good to his sister and takes care of him all the time, as if he is afraid that you will melt.Alas... Wei sighed, and it seemed that she had difficulties.
Perhaps Wei believes that their family members are brothers who live and die together in battle, so she acted not very disgusted and did not deliberately conceal her feelings.
Concubine Xian said in his voice: I listen to my sister’s words and choose the best ones. Is there any bad thing? Wei finally said aggrievedly: He treats me well only in front of others. The queen didn't say how bad it was, but she didn't care much about it, and people often couldn't see her. Before I had my happy pulse, he came back every month with his days. He was often drunk and started blowing the lamp up, which hurt me. Then he covered his head and fell asleep. The room suddenly became quiet, and no one knew what to say.
After Wei said this, he became more excited and started to tell: I pay attention to him, he is better to those actors than me.There are hundreds of opera singers in the palace, and he will reward them if he has something to do.I kindly persuaded him not to waste the money from the emperor, so he said that Uncle Seventeen (King Ning) also raised many actors.
But Uncle Shiqi is a talented person. He loves reading and proficient in music and opera, and writes his own script.He is fine. I don’t think he knows opera at all. He chooses beautiful and coquettish actors, and some actors are not accurate in their pronunciation.He also often grazes everywhere outside the palace. No matter who the girls and their wives are or whether they get married or not, they use money to lure them into bad habits.If he hadn't been afraid of the officials' impeachment, or his second brother would have done a bad thing to bully men and dominate women.Mu Zhen, who had previously persuaded Wei, couldn't speak at this time.With Mu Zhen's temperament, she rarely said something against her will, so she remained silent.
Yao Ji advised: Most of the rich men have three wives and four concubines, not to mention that King Zhao is the elder brother of the emperor.My sister was Princess Zhao and she always persuaded him, but she couldn't help but endure it.Wei said: The two sisters will help me say something to the emperor and let the emperor take charge of the prince.The prince is most afraid of the emperor. He knows that the emperor has been on the Northern Tour, and he has not left the palace for at least a month, and has never been so ruled.Yao Ji did not agree, but turned around and looked at Mu Zhen.
Even people like Duan Xuehen also understand something.
King Zhao neither accumulated fame nor recruited talents nor committed serious crimes such as injury to people's lives or rape and robbery. He just ate, drink, play, and have sex, and it would be strange if the emperor would care about him.
Besides, although Wei's father was a hero of the crime and a noble man, King Zhao was a royal family; Wei's status was not strong and could not be controlled at all.Who has a way?
Seeing that Yao Ji and Mu Zhen did not respond, Wei asked: I heard that the emperor is also very romantic, does he care about this?Mu Zhen suddenly said: Some things are misinformation.The emperor is the emperor, and he is quite restrained, or because the emperor has great ambitions in his heart.King Zhao was born noble and had no worries about food and clothing as a royal family. It would be a bit difficult for the emperor to live like an ascetic.Yao Ji said: My sister waits for a few more years and can be restrained when King Zhao grows older.Those actors are just acting in a show. Only the family in Zhao's mansion is the relatives of Zhao's relatives. Why should my sister bother with them?Wei sighed and his emotions gradually calmed down.
She stopped talking about this topic, and asked the imperial concubines how much they cost, whether they were comfortable in residence, etc.
Although everyone is not familiar with each other, after a short time of getting along, Duan Xuehen felt that Wei was actually a good person.
The Ming Dynasty valued gifts, and there were rules for such banquets.
The rules are also very detailed, from the repertoire and music, singing and dancing to people's lines and actions, there are all fixed numbers.
It’s not just singing and dancing people performing, but everyone is actually performing.
Almost all programs revolve around one theme, which is touting Zhu Gaoxu, who is sitting directly above.
There is a scene performed by an old man and a child.
The old and the young play the role of the people in the countryside, but Zhu Gaoxu didn't understand some of the lyrics.
When the old man sang aloud, "Today's respect for heaven and law of ancestors, the country and the people's peace, Zhu Gaoxu was completely trapped in abstract thinking.
He did not think that the actors played the people at all, but represented a symbolic meaning; after all, it would be too funny if anyone relied on such content to judge and understand the lives and mentality of the common people of the Ming Dynasty.
After several rounds of wine, a group of young dancers in thin clothes entered the room, dancing together with long sleeves, like white clouds floating.Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu knew that the rituals and music had passed, so he got up to change his clothes.
Suddenly everyone became more casual, and several people stood up and left the seat.At this time, people can rest temporarily in the corridor on the side of the hall, or go to the thatched cottage without having to sit seriously in the seat.
Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the door in the back of Chengyun Hall, and a group of palace maids and eunuchs followed and served.After a while, Gao Sui also came out.
Gao Sui bowed, and Zhu Gaoxu turned around and made a gesture to let the followers stop.The two continued to walk forward and walked together on the brick floor between the two halls.
Of course, there is nothing good about the scenery here. It is not that the Zhao Prince's Mansion is not well built, but that Zhu Gaoxu is too familiar with this kind of prince's mansion.
Zhu Gaoxu and Gao Sui were alone, and originally wanted to say a few heart-to-heart words to their third brother to enhance communication.
But after walking for a while, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't find the right atmosphere.
The two are brothers, but Zhu Gaoxu lacks feelings about the memories and feelings of their growth together.
And Gao Sui may not have a deep impression of the past.
The former Prince Gaoyang liked to run around since he was a child, and began to follow Zhu Di in various parts of the north at the age of more than 10 years old; Gao Sui often lived in the palace of the Yàn and lived in the palace for more time.
In addition to the matter of the elder brother Gao Chi's family, Zhu Gaoxu really has no way to speak.
Gao Sui may still suspect that the matter was done by Zhu Gaoxu.
People often judge something emotionally.
For example, Gao Sui should not have any doubts about the case-breaking process of officials such as Dali Temple at that time; his suspicion may be purely just an intuition.
Zhu Gaoxu remembered a sentence: Brothers are often not friends, but friends may be like brothers.
After the two walked for a while, Zhu Gaoxu finally let out a breath and said something irrelevant: Third brother's place is similar to the royal mansion I lived in Yunnan back then.Gao Sui hurriedly responded respectfully: I have never been to Yunnan, but Zhangde's Zhao Palace is big and comfortable, all thanks to the emperor's kindness.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at him.
After Emperor Taizong's death, the third brother was almost no threat. Zhu Gaoxu could not be so crazy and had any thoughts about him.
Besides, people all over the world have already discussed the death of Gao Chi's family. If something happens to the third brother, will Zhu Gaoxu completely want moral reputation?
In this era, family affection is highly praised.
So as long as the third brother is not too much, Zhu Gaoxu will never touch him easily.
What's more, Gao Chi's family was burned to death, and it was not Zhu Gaoxu who did it at all.
Zhu Gaoxu said again: Our little aunt, Princess Baoqing, the last time she came to the palace, she still remembers her third brother.Princess Baoqing couldn't come, and the prince-in-law He Kuisi fell on the way.After a while, He Kuisi asked him to pay homage to his third brother, and perhaps he brought Princess Baoqing's greetings.Gao Sui smiled and said: In the past, Princess Baoqing was like our sister in the Yàn Mansion.Zhu Gaoxu said: I was raised by my father and mother.The two of them walked around the square and could only talk about such topics.
When he returned to the back door of Chengyun Hall, Zhu Gaoxu suggested going in and continuing the banquet.
When he reached the door, Zhu Gaoxu finally couldn't help but say a few words: There are some things in the future. My third brother can send eunuchs to Beijing, find Wang Gui or Cao Fu to bring them into the palace, and say to me directly.Otherwise, if the memorial goes around the court, many things will be difficult to handle.After hearing this, Gao Sui showed a look of relief on his face and nodded quickly and said: Oh, I'm listening to the priest.As for Gu Sheng, the chief of the Zhao Prince's Mansion, Gu Sheng has voluntarily sent the Tatars' secret letter to the capital, so Gu Sheng's problems are not a big deal.
Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu did not mention this person at all, nor did he plan to change to the chief of the Zhao Prince's Mansion.
The main reason is that Gao Sui looks a little nervous and cannot make him feel that the court is monitoring the Zhao Prince's Mansion in all aspects.When Gao Sui feels at ease and relaxes himself too presumptuous, it will not be too late to change historians.
...After the luncheon, the emperor and the two imperial concubines went to the house to rest.
Duan Xuehen took Xu and was with her cousin Mu Zhen.
After a while, Concubine Xian also came, and a few women drank tea and talked in the room.
Xu was here because she guessed that the emperor would come to Zhao's mansion when he was on the northern tour.
Duan Xuehen had an old relationship with Xu, so he agreed to help her.
The matter was actually simple. Duan Xueheng first asked Cao Fu to speak, and Cao Fu agreed happily, and took more personal matters with him.
If Cao Fu was afraid of trouble at the beginning, Duan Xuehen had to tell Zhu Gaoxu.
Compared to Duan Xueheng, Xu said a lot on weekdays.But now Xu seemed to be depressed and didn't say anything for a long time. Like Duan Xuehen, he turned into a dull gourd.
At this moment, someone reported to Princess Zhao and Wei to ask for a meeting.So Mu Zhen and others politely welcomed the door, greeted Wei, and invited her to talk to him.
I saw that Wei was still wearing a dress and the clothes at the banquet were not changed.And the luncheon has ended for a long time.
Seeing this, Yao Ji asked softly: Has the princess gone to see Duke Wei?Wei nodded and said: I just parted with my father, so I came straight to meet my two sisters.After hearing this, Duan Xueheng looked sideways in surprise and glanced at Yao Ji, thinking that the Virtuous Concubine was indeed smart.
Xu, who was sitting next to him, was observing Princess Zhao, and Xu's expression was very complicated.
Princess Zhao didn't know Xu, so she didn't pay attention to her.
Wei still said to himself: My father asked me how he was doing in the Zhao Palace. I didn’t want him to worry about me, so he chose the right one.My father was very happy that I was pregnant with the Zhu family’s blood.When Xu heard this, he immediately turned his head to look at Wei.
Mu Zhen said: I think King Zhao is good to his sister and takes care of him all the time, as if he is afraid that you will melt.Alas... Wei sighed, and it seemed that she had difficulties.
Perhaps Wei believes that their family members are brothers who live and die together in battle, so she acted not very disgusted and did not deliberately conceal her feelings.
Concubine Xian said in his voice: I listen to my sister’s words and choose the best ones. Is there any bad thing? Wei finally said aggrievedly: He treats me well only in front of others. The queen didn't say how bad it was, but she didn't care much about it, and people often couldn't see her. Before I had my happy pulse, he came back every month with his days. He was often drunk and started blowing the lamp up, which hurt me. Then he covered his head and fell asleep. The room suddenly became quiet, and no one knew what to say.
After Wei said this, he became more excited and started to tell: I pay attention to him, he is better to those actors than me.There are hundreds of opera singers in the palace, and he will reward them if he has something to do.I kindly persuaded him not to waste the money from the emperor, so he said that Uncle Seventeen (King Ning) also raised many actors.
But Uncle Shiqi is a talented person. He loves reading and proficient in music and opera, and writes his own script.He is fine. I don’t think he knows opera at all. He chooses beautiful and coquettish actors, and some actors are not accurate in their pronunciation.He also often grazes everywhere outside the palace. No matter who the girls and their wives are or whether they get married or not, they use money to lure them into bad habits.If he hadn't been afraid of the officials' impeachment, or his second brother would have done a bad thing to bully men and dominate women.Mu Zhen, who had previously persuaded Wei, couldn't speak at this time.With Mu Zhen's temperament, she rarely said something against her will, so she remained silent.
Yao Ji advised: Most of the rich men have three wives and four concubines, not to mention that King Zhao is the elder brother of the emperor.My sister was Princess Zhao and she always persuaded him, but she couldn't help but endure it.Wei said: The two sisters will help me say something to the emperor and let the emperor take charge of the prince.The prince is most afraid of the emperor. He knows that the emperor has been on the Northern Tour, and he has not left the palace for at least a month, and has never been so ruled.Yao Ji did not agree, but turned around and looked at Mu Zhen.
Even people like Duan Xuehen also understand something.
King Zhao neither accumulated fame nor recruited talents nor committed serious crimes such as injury to people's lives or rape and robbery. He just ate, drink, play, and have sex, and it would be strange if the emperor would care about him.
Besides, although Wei's father was a hero of the crime and a noble man, King Zhao was a royal family; Wei's status was not strong and could not be controlled at all.Who has a way?
Seeing that Yao Ji and Mu Zhen did not respond, Wei asked: I heard that the emperor is also very romantic, does he care about this?Mu Zhen suddenly said: Some things are misinformation.The emperor is the emperor, and he is quite restrained, or because the emperor has great ambitions in his heart.King Zhao was born noble and had no worries about food and clothing as a royal family. It would be a bit difficult for the emperor to live like an ascetic.Yao Ji said: My sister waits for a few more years and can be restrained when King Zhao grows older.Those actors are just acting in a show. Only the family in Zhao's mansion is the relatives of Zhao's relatives. Why should my sister bother with them?Wei sighed and his emotions gradually calmed down.
She stopped talking about this topic, and asked the imperial concubines how much they cost, whether they were comfortable in residence, etc.
Although everyone is not familiar with each other, after a short time of getting along, Duan Xuehen felt that Wei was actually a good person.
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