Chapter 4839 The world is hot and cold
Shuyu Pavilion is a famous noble restaurant in the capital.
It is located in one of the most developed areas in the capital. It is built magnificently and has an air of nobility when viewed from a distance. Common people can only stay far away, and it is difficult to even get close.
In a large private room on the third floor, a huge Eight Immortals table is filled with rare dishes.
Reaching out his hand and touching his gray beard, Ning Yuan, Duke of Xinguo, raised his wine glass and said loudly: "I would like to offer this first glass to you. I hope Daqi will clean up the old mountains and rivers as soon as possible."
There were nobles all around, the lowest being an earl, all raising their glasses.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty."
This is the intended meaning of the title. It is taboo for the emperor to have wine in private, so everything must be done openly and above board, and no mistakes can be made. The Royal Sneak Guard is no joke.
"Hey, you are all the pillars of the imperial court, but now there are treacherous ministers in the imperial court who want to do harm to us."
After drinking this glass, a group of people ate some food and chatted for a while. , Duke Xin Guo Ning Yuan sighed.
"There is a treacherous minister who is not good for us? We are all nobles, and we share the same relationship with the country. Did I make a mistake?" Zhang Cheng, the thin man who was the Marquis of Jingyang, said loudly.
The thoughts of Zhang Cheng, Marquis of Jingyang, also represent the thoughts of a group of nobles. The only son of Ning Yuan, the Duke of Xin, died a few days ago. He was nervous and suspicious. Who knows who this old guy is? It's not like he's going crazy.
"Make a mistake? There is no mistake. I got an invitation from Mrs. Zhongyongbo to participate in the opening of Tianxia Pavilion. I believe most of you got such an invitation. Zhongyongbo is a new rich man. He Although his title is not high, he holds military power , you should have heard about who is standing behind you.”
“This is obviously a banquet with ill intentions. All the distinguished guests are invited. I suspect that some treacherous officials have seduced the Holy One and want to treat me. Not good." Ning Yuan, the Duke of Xinguo, said loudly.
"My lord, I have something urgent at home and I have to leave. I will apologize to my lord another day." Huaiyuan Hou Ye Xing stood up, turned around and walked outside.
Just kidding, who doesn’t know that the person standing behind Mrs. Zhongyongbo is His Majesty!
Your Majesty, who is currently in power, is a ruthless person. He rose to power several times and killed many people. I am talking nonsense in private. If the crime is punished, it will not mean that the lives of the whole family will be spared. In a dangerous place.
"Mr. Gong, my mother has a bad appetite. I have to rush back to cook for her myself."
"Yes, Gong Gong, my fourth wife is about to give birth. I I have to rush back to stay with her."
They ran away faster than rabbits.
In the end, there were very few left.
Even if these people don't want to cheer for Yang Ruoqing, there is no way they want to be the first. No one is a fool.
As for Ning Yuan, Duke of Xinguo, he was already half crazy in their eyes.
In the past, Duke Xinguo was smart, witty and wise in protecting himself. He had perfectly avoided the struggle for imperial power. How could he be so confused now?
Can I just talk about things involving the Emperor?
That's going to kill your head.
They don’t think that as nobles, they can rest easy.
During the period when Qi Xingyun ascended the throne, those nobles who were on the wrong side still vividly remember the scene where their whole family was beheaded at Caishikou.
Those bloody scenes make me dizzy and nauseated just looking at them.
Those people used to be familiar faces. Maybe they had dinner together or went to a brothel together. But then the head of an acquaintance was chopped off like that. It was so tragic.
The people who left at this time were secretly afraid in their hearts.
He should not come to this banquet if he cheats on his country. Who knows how he could come up with such an idea.
Ning Yuan, the Duke of Xinguo, looked around and saw that there were only a few left. There were still a few in-laws who really couldn't leave. "Ning Gong, we can't touch this matter. Think about who Mrs. Zhongyongbo is. She is a ruthless character. Others don't know. How could we nobles not know."
The Marquis Wei Xinsheng next to him had a look of fear on his face. He had no choice but to marry the daughter of the Ning family. He was tied to Ning Yuan, the Duke of Xinguo. It's useless.
But he made up his mind to dispel Ning Yuan's dangerous idea.
"In this world, the world is so hot and cold, everyone is just watching my joke." Ning Yuan, the Duke of Xinguo, sat on the armchair and couldn't breathe for a long time.
I thought it would be easy for Yang Ruoqing to act domineeringly in the capital and be an upstart who was in opposition to nobles.
This hasn’t happened yet, who would have thought that he would be so scared that he would run away.
At this moment, he truly realized that these nobles had lost their courage and were really of no use. He thought about how heroic their ancestors were back then, but now they are shrinking like this.
Sad, deplorable.
"Mr. Ning, everyone is just afraid. As you know, in the past few years, hey, things in this world have changed so fast. We all want to live in peace for a few days. If Daqi is gone, what can we do? There is no more Lord Iron Hat."
Wei Xinshang sighed.
"Yes, Ning Lao think twice."
"Mrs. Zhongyongbo must be adhering to His Majesty's will. We don't have to go, but we can't cause trouble."
People nearby quickly came up to dissuade him.
Although they cannot leave due to various reasons, it does not mean that they are willing to come forward.
The best thing is to give up the idea of Xin Guogong, everyone is in peace, wouldn't it be beautiful?
"Okay, everyone, please come back." Ning Yuan, Duke of Xinguo, sat on the armchair. He seemed to have aged several years in an instant. He could already feel his aging.
"Ning Lao, take care."
The remaining people also bowed and left one after another.
As a result, the banquet ended so unhappy.
It took a few days.
Yang Ruoqing sat in the garden and rested, while Wan Qingchun beside him kept eating fruit.
“I thought the old guy would make trouble, but I didn’t expect that he has been staying behind closed doors these past few days. It’s a good show.”
Duke Xin's Ning Yuan stayed behind closed doors, which made Yang Ruoqing's prepared drama come to nothing. She was originally planning to use Duke Xin's name to give those nobles who were unwilling to cooperate well a blow.
As a result, Duke Xin was so stimulated that he could not go out, and more nobles also stayed at home, never leaving the door.
"Sister, wouldn't it be nice not to come? We can do business well. Tomorrow, everyone who is willing will come to participate." Wan Qingchun said.
"Yes, you said there is a British citizen here this time?" Yang Ruoqing raised her eyes and asked.
"Yes, the British father-in-law sent a letter personally saying that he would come." Wan Qingchun nodded.
Yang Ruoqing smiled and said: "Yes, the British Duke is here, even if he comes little, it is enough..."
The British Duke himself is a father-in-law. He is also the father-in-law of Qi Xingyun and the biological father of Queen Zhao.
"As for those who don't come, humph, there will be times when we regret it in the future. In the future, in order to make progress, we still have to choose carefully."
(End of Chapter)