Oriole Line

Chapter 120

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"To each other." Wen Tao smiled, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Who doesn't know that even concubines are not allowed to go to Lichun Terrace, and today His Majesty is not hosting a banquet at Lichun Terrace, but he authorized you to go there Treating a sinful person like me, this kind of favor is hard to come by even the empress."

Qi Dai's complexion changed slightly, but his tone remained calm and steady: "The Lichun Terrace was built by Emperor Cheng of the previous dynasty for his favorite concubine. His Majesty felt that the meaning was not good, and it was detrimental to the concubine's female virtue, so he made this order."

Wen Tao glanced at him teasingly, "You and Your Majesty are fine with prevaricating officials and concubines with such nonsense, but you don't have to pretend to be in front of me. At that time, Emperor Cheng and Concubine Li had a very close relationship. There is a relationship between husband and wife. This high platform was named "Li Chun Terrace" when it was built, and it was taken from the righteousness of husband and wife. Later, Concubine Li died of illness in her prime, and everyone said that the name of "Li Chun Terrace" hurt Li Concubine's Yin De , Emperor Cheng changed it to 'Lichun Terrace' when he was grieved. You have time to sort out the documents of the previous dynasty, so as not to lose people's tongues."

Having been exposed, Qi Dai's face was a little stiff, but he still smiled: "Thank you for reminding me."

The two of them arrived on the Lichun Terrace, and the blankets and charcoal brazier were well prepared.Zhou Yu and Pu Chen were not there, Wen Tao was sitting on the terrace holding a teacup, stretching his limbs casually, like a civet cat taking a leisurely nap.His eyes fell on the imperial city not far away, there were several court officials walking around in twos and threes, his eyes stayed on one person, and stared at it for a while.

"Today is the Lantern Festival, all officials rest, and there is no curfew in Luoyang City, so why are there still court officials in the imperial city?" Wen Tao wondered.

Qi Dai glanced at it from a distance: "It's from the Ministry of Officials. The Ministry of Officials changed their blood the year before last, and many of them were poor scholars who were selected by the imperial examination. It has been several years since they were able to come up with a charter for the selection and assessment of officials. The current Ministry of Officials has been drafted in less than a year, and His Majesty greatly appreciates it. Especially Wang Wei, who was the first in the imperial examination that year, has been promoted to an additional official The doctor of the Ministry is the young and strong faction of the Ministry of Officials, and he is the leader of these regulations."

It really is him!

Wen Tao's heart was shocked, and he looked at Wang Wei's figure not far away, and saw that he was wearing an official uniform. Although his smile was as warm as before, he was a little more calm and confident.They met on Luoyang Street in the spring and March of that year, and they were like each other. A few days later, he ranked first in the imperial examination, but Wang Wei lost his name to Sun Shan. Wang Wei left without saying goodbye, but he was imprisoned not long after.The wheel of fate whizzed by, and when we met again, he was already a criminal, bearing the stain of cheating in the imperial examinations, while Wang Wei became a rookie in the court, doing what he was supposed to do with high spirits.

Wen Tao felt a sense of relief in his heart. What he couldn't do, there would be other humble scholars to do it for him. The ambitions he had no chance to display, they would guide the country on his behalf. as he had hoped.After all, he finally waited for such a clear world, in which ambitious and talented people can frankly practice what they want in their hearts.

Even if I'm not in it, it's really good.

Wen Tao sighed secretly in his heart, and poured himself another two pots of high-quality imperial tea. He leaned against the balcony door, looked at the sky outside, and before he knew it, it was almost evening.Today, Zhou Yu and Pu Chen will probably return home with a full load, and the feast is full.In fact, compared to the banquet in the palace, he hopes to watch the lanterns in Luoyang City on the Lantern Festival, like the time in Jiankang a few years ago, when he and Pu Chen were in the crowd and no one noticed. Their identities are only the lights of the city and the hustle and bustle of the crowd, with the fireworks of the prosperous age, which is so ordinary and satisfying.

Before it was dark, a few servants came in a hurry: "Qi Sijian, a deer in Shanglin Garden injured the general."

"What?" Qi Dai and Wen Tao were both startled, Qi Dai hurriedly said, "How is Your Majesty?"

"The stag was running towards His Majesty. His Majesty's horse was startled. It was Da Sima who restrained the deer in time. Your Majesty is fine, but the general's arm was injured."

"Quickly pass on the imperial physician." Qi Dai and Wen Tao hurried to Shanglin Garden.

Wen Tao was anxious in his heart, but he couldn't show it on the surface. After finally arriving at Shanglin Garden with Qi Dai, the imperial physician had already arrived.I saw Pu Chen's face was pale, and the imperial doctor was bandaging his arm. Zhou Yu beside him asked with concern, "How is it? How is the general's injury?"

There was a trace of hesitation on the imperial doctor's face, and he said carefully: "The bones of the hand are not broken, and there are some abrasions. The injury should...it should be fine."

"Hiss..." Pu Chen took a breath, as if in extreme pain.

Zhou Yu blamed: "Everyone is like this, what's the matter! Where did you get hurt?"

"Your Majesty." Pu Chen said weakly, "Although the bone is not broken, the meridians are injured."

Zhou Yu said to the imperial physician, "Quickly prescribe the right medicine!"

The imperial doctor hurriedly nodded and agreed, Zhou Yu and Qi Dai were also anxiously discussing countermeasures, Wen Tao looked over worriedly, Pu Chen, who was obviously pale and weak just now, seemed to be revived suddenly, took advantage of the chaos and blinked at Wen Tao wink.Wen Tao was startled, and held his head down for a long time before he could laugh out loud.

When Zhou Yu and Qi Dai turned around, Pu Chen returned to his half-dead weak appearance and said, "Your Majesty, don't bother the imperial physician in the palace. This is an old injury. There is ready-made medicinal wine in the minister's mansion. Go back and apply it for rest." It will be fine in two days. It's just that I have spoiled His Majesty's interest today, so I won't be able to hunt and feast with Your Majesty for a few days."

Zhou Yu supported him and said: "Where is it, you should take good care of it in the palace! Today, thanks to Brother Yi Xing, my royal horse was shocked. After all, it was Brother Yi Xing's skill that saved him at a critical moment." I."

Pu Chen frowned slightly, sighed as if, half-closed his eyes and said with emotion: "I still remember the battle in Wuchang, your Majesty saved my life with an arrow, otherwise I would have died in the battle with a horse wrapped in leather."

Mentioning the events of the year, Zhou Yu was obviously touched, he patted Pu Chen on the back and said: "We are friendships that have passed our fate, don't be separated from me."

Pu Chen nodded: "That's why I said, don't bother the doctor, I and the people in the mansion know about my old injuries, I just want Wen Tao to give me medicine and rest in the mansion for a few days Enough."

Zhou Yu sighed, he knew that Pu Chen was aloof and liked to be quiet, so he said: "Okay, then it's up to you, after raising him in the mansion, he will go back to Youzhou."

Pu Chen hurriedly thanked him.

When Pu's carriage carried Pu Chen and Wen Tao back, the sky had just darkened, and the lights of Luoyang City had just come on.As soon as he left the palace gate, Pu Chen, who was lying down, sat up suddenly and said, "How is it? How is my acting skills as a husband?"

Wen Tao burst out laughing and said, "Why are you playing tricks in front of His Majesty? Let me see what happened to your hand?"

Pu Chen stretched out his hand aggressively, and pinched Wen Tao's cheek by the way: "It's just a bruise, it's okay. If I hadn't had an idea and pretended to be a ghost, I would be trapped in the palace again tonight. Besides, I really rescued Wen Tao today. Brother Junwei did not treat him badly."

"You are deceiving the emperor." Wen Tao chuckled.

"What's wrong with bullying?" Pu Chen hugged Wen Tao and said, "He is really boring as an emperor, and he can only drink in the palace during the Lantern Festival. I want to accompany my wife to watch the lanterns. I will give it to him this year." How about you buy a white rabbit lantern?"

"Who is your wife?" Wen Tao elbowed Pu Chen.

"It hurts, hurts..." Pu Chen shouted exaggeratedly, leaning towards Wen Tao and said, "How about we go to Ningzhou in spring?"

"To see Tang Yu?"

Pu Chen was noncommittal, and he didn't know what bad water he was holding back.Wen Tao shook his head with a smile, lifted a corner of the carriage window and looked out, the brilliant lights of the Shangyuan Lantern Festival, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the entire Luoyang City, were rushing towards them...

113, 113.

"Patriarch! Patriarch! Patriarch! I'm finally looking forward to Patriarch!"

In Ningzhou in early spring, the grass had already grown and warblers were flying. Before Puchen's chariots and horses reached the boundary of Ningzhou, Tang Yu had already greeted him ten miles away.Pu Chen almost didn't recognize it, only to see that Tang Yu was tanned a lot, and he was dressed up and down...that's called colorful.

Tang Yu threw himself into Puchen's arms, and burst into tears instantly.Pu Chen patted him, preventing Tang Yu from further attempting to rub his tears and snot on him, coughed lightly and said, "Wen Tao is still there, be careful."

In an instant, countless memories of being a light bulb in front of the Patriarch and Wen Tao roared back. Tang Yu immediately stood up straight, performed a military salute and said loudly: "Tang Yu has seen the Patriarch."

Pu Chen hugged his chest and looked around, then nodded: "You look like a commander, why are you dressed like a turkey?"

Tang Yu scratched his head: "Ningzhou is closed, and it is difficult to get money and goods from the Central Plains, so let's wear it alive. Anyway, there are enough armors in the army, and the robes are not very useful. The locals wear short clothes and short brown. This one But after explaining to the locals for a long time, they reluctantly made it according to the style of the Central Plains, just to meet you, the Patriarch." Tang Yu showed it to Pu Chen as if offering a treasure.

Wen Tao poked his head from behind: "This embroidery and coloring are like the craftsmanship of Miao people."

Tang Yu gave a thumbs up: "Wen Tao is so powerful, it was indeed made by Miao people. Hey, in Ningzhou, there are much more Miao people than Han people. After their great witch surrendered to the Central Plains, the Miao and Han people here intermarried. No taboo. Therefore, the Ningzhou army is stationed here, thanks to the help of the local Miao people."

Pu Chen praised: "Well, the Ningzhou Army is stationed here to resist Tuyuhun. The people of Tuyuhun are aggressive and have abundant troops. The Ningzhou Army is weak here. Tang Yu, it is a wonderful move for you to join Miaojiang."

Tang Yu smiled embarrassingly, but Wen Tao felt suspicious: "Tang Yu, I heard that the Miao people were xenophobic, and the Han troops in the previous dynasty were stationed in