Chapter 300 Drinking with King Ruyang and Arguing with Emperor Wen(2/3)
Although the emperor would not take back her food fief because of this, if this word reached the ears of the old princess, she would inevitably be scolded.
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When we arrived at Changqiu Palace, this time few people were not in the small courtyard. It was rare for them to stay in the main hall.
Cheng Shaoshang was showing off the kebabs he had learned in Taiyuan County, turning over the grill and saying:
"This is a popular grilling method in Jinyang. It is said that many of these spices are spread from the Western Regions. They are delicious when grilled, especially the mutton. After grilling, it is golden in color, soft in texture, salty, fresh and fragrant.
Your Majesty, please eat more soon!"
"You're showing off again, let me see how it's roasting?" Jing Haoying said as he walked over and saluted Emperor Wen and Empress Xuan at the same time.
Several people also saw Jing Haoying,
"Zixiu is here!"
Cheng Shaoshang also raised his head and looked at Jing Haoying happily, and said proudly:
"Look, the storage is better than the one you had in Jinyang.
I’ve paired this with a lot of my own secret spices!”
"Oh, really, then I have to give it a try!"
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Kebabs are meant to be grilled and eaten at the same time, and everyone chats while eating.
Jing Haoying also felt that Cheng Shaoshang's roast was good. It was more tender than what he had eaten before. It might have something to do with the quality of the mutton. After all, the lambs offered as tribute in the palace were all top-grade. It was a pity that there were no chili peppers at this time.
It would be better if you can sprinkle some chili powder on it.
After a while, Xuanhou suddenly asked with concern:
"Zixiu, have you chosen a good time?
You are not young anymore, it’s time to start a family!”
When Jing Haoying heard this, he ate twice quickly, swallowed the mutton in his mouth, and said:
"My mother has already sent people to the Cheng family to inquire about the name. The final step is to ask Wu Zhu for divination.
The specific date has not yet been decided, but it will probably be soon!”
After hearing this, Empress Xuan nodded happily and said with a smile:
"That's good, that's good,
So I will definitely be able to enjoy the wedding banquet between you and Shaoshang this year!" Then he turned to look at Cheng Shaoshang,
"Shao Shang, even if you have a family, you still have to come to the palace to see me from time to time.
I can’t live without you now!”
Hearing this, Cheng Shaoshang leaned on Empress Xuan and said with emotion:
"Don't worry, Madam, I will come to see you from time to time even after I get married! I can't live without you either!"
After the announcement, he also moved emotionally and sent Cheng Shaoshang's back.
"Good boy!"
Both of them were talking with their eyes turning red.
Jing Haoying's teeth were a little sour when he saw it. Speaking of women, they are indeed more emotional. You just said you were getting married, and you haven't even left the capital yet. It's as if you were separated for life or death.
Emperor Wen was also a little disappointed. He coughed twice and said:
"Okay, okay,
Shaoshang married into Zixiu's family, and they became one family.
God knows, you should be happy!"
"Yes, yes!" Xuan Hou said, while forcing a smile, and jokingly said to Cheng Shaoshang:
"I will be Shaoshang's aunt from now on.
Shao Shang, you can't patronize your future aunt and forget about me!"
Cheng Shaoshang naturally shook his head and said no.
Then he told the poster a lot of interesting things, and the atmosphere suddenly became warmer.
It was already fine, but Emperor Wen didn't know why he was so angry, he suddenly sighed and said:
"Hey, it will be time to pay homage to Brother Huo in a while.
Zi Sheng is still alone now, I don’t know how I should explain to Brother Huo that day!"
When he said this, the atmosphere suddenly stopped. To be honest, Jing Haoying was a little annoyed. You guys are worried about Ling Buyi not marrying a wife. Wen Miao at home has said it several times, and Ling Buyi has no problem at all.
I care, how are you? I have been sighing all day long. I am a sister-in-law in Sancaiguan, but I don’t see you paying any attention to me. I can’t help but feel a little emotional.
"I said uncle,
It's because you doted on Zi Sheng too much that you spoiled him like this.
If it was good, how could that guy have the courage to resist the decree and marry Yuchang long ago!"
Emperor Wen became anxious when he heard this and shouted:
"Hey, you brat, how could this be my fault?
Zisheng is Brother Huo's only bloodline, and he is lonely and helpless.
I need to take more care of him and worry more about what’s going on, why do you all have objections to Zi Sheng!”
Emperor Wen also spoke with some emotion. He also knew what his children were like before, and many of them had belittled Ling Buyi because of his low status.
Xuan Hou and Cheng Shaoshang looked at each other, not understanding why they started arguing.
When Jing Haoying heard this, he responded with neither humility nor arrogance:
"First of all, let me make it clear that I have no objection to Zi Sheng. After all, I know his experience.
I have a problem with you, uncle. I am too fond of Zi Sheng. Uncle, if you love him enough, you can harm him.
You dote on Zi Sheng so much that you let him act without any scruples.
Look, last time he killed King Yong without authorization and caused great trouble. This time he defied the order and escaped from the marriage.
If my uncle hadn't indulged you since childhood, how dare he do this!"
Although Emperor Wen was a little touched after hearing this, his thoughts were quickly overwhelmed by the strong fatherly love, and he still said forcefully:
"Brother Huo is the hero of our country. Without Brother Huo, we wouldn't be where we are now.
We don’t know when the troubled times will end, and people don’t know when they will be healthy at dawn.
It's normal for me to cherish Zi Sheng a little more. Why, you brat like you have any objections?"
"Of course I have opinions. Ling Buyi is already in his twenties and is no longer a child. You don't need to help me with everything.
At least don't do it in front of me, I don't like to hear it! My grandma also says this every day, and when it comes to you, it still makes my ears wet with anger!"
Emperor Wen was immediately angry when he heard this.
"You brat, why are you saying that I pamper Zi Sheng? I think I pamper you too much.
You brat, I have to beat you today!" He stood up and kicked Jing Haoying.
He was so angry that Jing Haoying felt happy. After feeling happy, the emotion was gone. Seeing that his uncle showed signs of being really angry, he quickly prepared to run away.
He shouted to Cheng Shaoshang and Xuanhou:
"Aunt, Niao Niao, I'm leaving first to avoid the limelight!" After saying that, he immediately ran out, not forgetting to grab a handful of skewers when he left. After all, they tasted good.
After all, Emperor Wen was not young anymore. In addition, he had been pampered in recent years and could no longer move quickly. He could not catch Jing Haoying at all, so he could only yell angrily from behind.
Seeing that Jing Haoying was about to arrive at the palace gate,
Guards at the door, you look at me, I look at you, I don’t know what to do, just stop me. Emperor Wen didn’t give the order, so don’t take action. The emperor was angry again, and couldn’t help but look at Cao Cheng,
After all, Cao Cheng was the person close to the emperor and the chief attendant, with the highest status. Cao Cheng knew the relationship between the emperor and Jing Haoying, so he naturally shook his head and signaled not to do anything without the emperor's instructions.
Jing Haoying ran to the door and remembered the purpose of today. He came to deliver medicine to the emperor. He couldn't go back now, and he might be beaten. He happened to see Cao Cheng, who put all the pills in a small bag, and took them out.
They threw the bags together and shouted as they ran:
"Cao Cheng, this is specially made for my uncle. You can give it to him later. He is angry right now. I have to stay away!"
Watching Jing Haoying throw himself down the steps, Cao Cheng shouted worriedly:
"Hey, Prince, please slow down, slow down! Be careful of the steps, really!"
In the palace, Emperor Wen saw Jing Haoying running away without a trace. He couldn't catch up. He was so angry that he shouted:
"You kid, don't show up in front of me if you have the guts. I'll see if I don't break your legs! Huhu..." He ran away without even taking two steps. He was still out of breath when he spoke, which showed that his body was indeed a little weak.
At this moment, Cheng Shaoshang also supported Empress Xuan and came forward. Empress Xuan looked at the emperor and said angrily:
"Seriously, Your Majesty, why are you still acting like a child? Zixiu is just talking to you for fun!"
To be continued...