Hidden Sky Light

"Good good!" Shen Fengshi flickered. It's not that he has never been on the battlefield, Shen Fengshi knew very well that when a fight broke out, no one would care about anyone else.

Shen Ci said to Zhao Lun on the side again, "Keep an eye on him, if he is on the battlefield for more than two quarters of an hour, you will carry him away."

Zhao Lunchi: "..."

Shen Ci said again, "If he doesn't leave, you will knock him out and carry him away!"

Zhao Lunchi: "..."

Zhao Lunchi couldn't help but slander, what kind of work is this.

After a while, Shen Fengshi saw that others didn't pay attention to this place, not even Zhao Lunchi, Shen Fengshi said again, "Your son and daughter-in-law are both in Beijing, you really won't go back to Beijing to help your daughter-in-law?"

Suddenly, Shen Ci was startled, and then looked at him angrily.

Shen Fengshi smiled.

Shen Ci replied, "She doesn't need my help."

Shen Fengshi looked at him.

Shen Ci continued, "She believes in me, and I will guard the border for her."

Shen Fengshi sighed, "That's a plan, Chen Xian must have gone prepared."

Shen Ci replied, "I also believe her, we each have our own things to do, and hand over to the other side, just like on the battlefield."

After Shen Ci finished speaking, Shen Fengshi couldn't help but smile.

On one side, the messenger stepped forward, "General, Wu Sutai's team is still five miles away."

Shen Ci nodded, "Let everyone prepare."

"Yes." The herald responded.

Shen Fengshi also took a deep breath. Shen Ci didn't know that he was also in the army earlier, but this time, it was the real father-son soldier.

His lifelong wish has come true...

Shen Fengshi remembered the first time he went to the battlefield with Shen Ci's grandfather, and the scene at that time seemed to be vivid in his mind. At that time, he didn't know his father's excitement, only his own anxiety.

But now, he suddenly realized his father's mood at that time.

"General, here we come." Beside him, Guo Zixiao reminded.

Shen Fengshi also looked down the mountain and held his breath.

"Prepare." Shen Ci ordered, "Push the stone!"

As soon as the words fell, all the people pushed the stone down together. Immediately, countless stones rolled down the mountain and rolled into the canyon.

Rumbling, like thunder.

Shen Fengshi was excited.

Shen Ci then ordered, "Go on the crossbow!"

In an instant, behind him was the sound of a strong crossbow winding up.

"Shoot!" The formation was smashed by the falling stones, and the Baal cavalry were all scattered, and they couldn't gather in one place to set up a shield. At this time, the strong crossbow was extremely lethal.

Shen Ci got up and said loudly towards the middle of the valley, "Linbei Garrison listens to those who take Wusutai's head, a bounty of thousands of taels, and an official title! Expel Barr and return to Linbei's peace!"

All of a sudden, it was all the cheers of the surrounding Linbei garrison. I don't know how many people!

Such a sound seemed to shake the earth.

The Baal Cavalry in the valley panicked.

Shen Ci instructed the messenger in a low voice, "Go on, the main purpose of today is to test Wu Sutai. Once the purpose is achieved, everyone should stop fighting."

"Yes!"

"Come on!" Guo Zixiao had already taken the lead.

Shen Ci turned his eyes, his father had already rushed into the battlefield with Guo Zixiao. Since he was a child, father and son have been looking forward to this day, and it finally came true.

***

At the end of the year, fireworks bloomed in the night sky, and Chen Ling took A Nian with him.

A Nian was already asleep in her arms, the sound of even breathing sounded, her little face was leaning against her arms, she slept soundly, and there was a smile on her face.

The New Year's Eve fireworks are over.

Chen Ling kissed Ah Nian's forehead, "Happy New Year, Nian Nian, you are one year older. Mother hope you are safe, healthy and carefree."

A Nianxu felt the warmth, and rubbed her side again, getting closer.

Chen Ling remembered when he was just born, he was so small and wrinkled, how he suddenly grew up in a blink of an eye, which caught people off guard...

The tip of Chen Ling's nose rubbed against the tip of his nose. The little glutinous rice ball was warm on his body, but the tip of his nose was cool, "Nian Nian, both father and mother love you."

I also hope your father is safe and sound.

Chen Ling looked up and looked out the window, the New Year's Eve fireworks were coming to an end.

Chen Ling looked down at the concentric knot in his hand, and said warmly, "Happy New Year, Brother Zi'an."

Chen Ling also lay down and placed the concentric knot on the side of the pillow.

***

The next morning, Chen Ling got up early.

Today is the first feast of the new year. All officials in Beijing will bring their families to the palace to pay homage. The foreign officials and noble families will also take turns to come to Beijing. It is a more lively day of the year than the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

For her today, there is also the most important thing to deal with.

Chen Ling looked at A Nian in his arms, kissed his forehead as usual, then got up and returned to the bedroom from Chaoyang Palace.

In the bedroom, a personal maid served Chen Ling to change clothes.

The bright yellow dragon robe is embroidered with twelve patterns of the sun, moon and stars, and nine golden dragon patterns. It is the most formal of all dragon robes. Except for offering sacrifices to heaven, it is only used in the annual grand ceremony, the first feast of the new year and the mid-autumn feast. , will wear this dragon robe, which symbolizes solemnity, solemnity, and the majesty of the emperor.

In the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens and the grand ceremony, the twelve jade algae crowns need to be added.

Today is the first feast of the first day of the new year. The Hundred Officials Association in Beijing will bring their families to the palace to pay respects. The emperor's harem is vacant, so there will be no separation between the former court and the female family, and they will all be summoned in the Xiyang Hall in the palace.

In the hall, it is New Year's greetings, and the emperor will talk about the new year with his ministers and family members casually.

The whole set of dragon robes is extremely cumbersome, and it takes a long time to dress neatly.

When the dragon robe was added, the emperor's majesty and bearing suddenly appeared, Qi Shan and others all bowed to avoid the emperor's sight.

Chen Ling was well-dressed here, and Mother Fang also brought the prince here.

A Nian also changed into the prince's dress at the first banquet.

Small, but full of energy, the whole person is not only smart and clever, but also a little more stable than his peers.

"My son has seen the father, I wish the father a smooth new year, the dragon body is healthy, the Yan South Korea is prosperous, and the country is safe."

"Reward." After Chen Ling finished speaking, Qi Shan stepped forward with a smile, "Your Highness has put it away."

A Nian took it and bowed again, "My son, thank the father and the emperor!"

The whole process is similar, it is sensible.

After the ceremony was over, he looked up again, his clear eyes turned smartly, and his tone changed, "Father, father, father, Happy New Year!"

Qi Shan and Fang Ma, as well as the palace maids and inner court officials serving in the palace couldn't help but smile with their sleeves covered.

His Highness is always like this, and he is used to being liked.

The emperor was naturally not annoyed, but he just warned in a warm voice, "Today's first feast is very important, don't run around, listen to Qishan and Fang mama, and stay with the guards of the Imperial Army next to Xiao Wuhe. You can't get out of their sight, remember?"

A Nian nodded obediently.

When he was too young, he didn't remember the first feast, but he still remembered last year's first feast. His father didn't tell him so much. A Nian's head was tilted, and he looked at Xiao Wuhe Shanhai on one side.

Chen Ling also looked at Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, take care of the prince."

In about half a year, Xiao Wu has become familiar with the palace, and he is more calm than before, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Let's go." After Chen Ling finished speaking, Yunchi raised the curtain and welcomed the emperor out of the palace.

The dragon was ready, and Chen Ling got on the dragon.

A Nian followed the sedan chair behind.

Xiyang Hall is located in the imperial garden. The Xiyang Hall is surrounded by wax plum trees. During the first month, the wax plum is fragrant, and you can enjoy the snow and plums, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Get off the sedan chair and walk into the hall.

Shan Hai was with A Nian, Shan Hai whispered, "I haven't seen the first feast yet~"

A Nian also said softly, "The first day banquet is very lively, there are many people, but it takes a long time to sit. Brother Shanhai, if you can't stand up, you can tell me secretly, and we will find Xiaowu and say that we are going to the toilet, and then we can Leave the temple temporarily."

"Ah?" Shan Hai sighed, "Does His Highness want to sit all the time?"

A Nian nodded his head, "Well, you have to sit up straight, and you can't talk casually. When the father asks you to talk big, you have to return the greetings from others. When you are a prince, you must have the etiquette of being a prince..."

Chen Ling walked in front, listening to the two children behind you talking one by one.

In the main hall of Xiyang Hall, the inner attendant has already taken care of it. The floor heating is burning in the hall, and the windows are open for ventilation. You can see the plum and snow in the garden, and you can smell the fragrance of the plum, mixed with the sandalwood and ambergris in the hall. The taste in one place is calm and solemn.

Xiao Wu is now serving as a guard next to the prince, and this is the first time that he has seen him on such an occasion.

Since early in the morning, officials and their families have entered the temple one after another to pay homage to the Son of Heaven and His Royal Highness for the Spring Festival.

First, the dukes and earls with titles, and then the important members of the court. In fact, the courtiers entering the palace to pay homage and blessing are similar, but the emperor is more based on the different people who come, and asks about their family's current situation and so on. And because there are female family members, they should also be taken into account.

After a while, not to mention A Nian and Shan Hai, even Xiao Wu secretly dozed off.

There are many officials in Beijing, and there are also many courtiers who have entered the capital from other places. They can’t see them all before noon, and they will continue after the noon break. Chen Ling saw that the two children, A Nian and Shan Hai, could hardly sit still, and Xiao Wu was also sleepy, so he waved his hand and called Qi Shan to come forward.

"His Majesty."

Chen Ling said softly, "Let Mama Fang take a few out, you don't need to be here to accompany you."

"Yes." Qi Shan agreed.

Soon, Chen Ling was still talking to Wei Ninghou, and out of the corner of the eye, he saw a few of A Nian's spirits.

Chen Ling sighed in her heart, but she still looked calm, and said to Madam Weininghou, "Madam will come to the palace more often in the future."

Mrs. Weining Hou was blessed, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Finally, after Hou Weining and his wife paid their respects, Mommy Fang took A Nian and a few people out of the hall, and it was enough that she had been doing it for so long.

Chen Ling felt a little back pain.

Yunchi said loudly outside the hall: "The Marquis of Jianping is here."

Hearing that it was Sheng Wenyu, Chen Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

Sheng Wenyu entered, "We have seen Your Majesty, congratulations to His Majesty for a good New Year, a healthy dragon body, and a prosperous fortune in Yan and South Korea..."

"Okay, let me rest and give me a seat." Chen Ling didn't wait for him to finish.

Sheng Wenyu smiled rarely.

"Don't talk, don't say a word, let me be more clean." Every year on the first feast of the new year, Chen Ling has a headache.

...

Xiaowu watched Anian and Shanhai play together in Chaoyang Palace.

I don't think I see it every day, but today I suddenly saw an official next to me with their family members, and when I saw the younger children, I felt that His Royal Highness and the young master had grown a head over the past six months.

Xiao Wu sighed.

He missed the general too, as if he had never been separated from the general for so long since he joined the army.

Xiao Wu looked at A Nian and Shan Hai who were climbing a tree, and warned again, "Your Highness, Young Master, be careful."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of His Highness!" Shan Hai said loudly.

There are other banned troops around besides Xiao Wu, and the two of them will not be in danger, but hearing the words of Shan Hai, Ah Nian still giggled, "Brother Shan Hai is the best."

Xiao Wu also laughed.

The general must be very happy to see that His Highness and Young Master are so close.

It's a new year, I hope the general will triumph soon.

I also hope that everything goes well today and everything is safe...

Xiao Wu took a deep breath and cheered up.

***

Finally, Chen Ling stayed here until noon.

However, only halfway through the visit of the officials in the DPRK, there will be an afternoon round after the lunch break.

Today, officials in Beijing will all enter the palace. The investigation in the palace is strict, and the time for entering the palace will be extended. This is also to prevent officials and their families from flooding in at the same time, so Qishan and the Ministry of Rites arranged a roster earlier. and time.

At the afternoon break, Qi Shan came to compare the roster and told Chen Ling how many people were left.

Chen Ling absentmindedly hummed.

Qishan also knew that the emperor's mind was not here today.

There was no noon banquet in the palace, and after the noon break, the emperor would continue to see the officials next to him in the afternoon.

During the lunch break, Mommy Fang entered and saw Chen Ling looking at the concentric knot.

"Your Majesty." Mother Fang was blessed.

"Mother Fang, come here." Chen Ling called.

Mother Fang stepped forward, Chen Ling handed the concentric knot to Mother Fang, and Mother Fang took it, looking at her puzzled, "Your Majesty?"

Chen Ling said warmly, "Mother Fang, put it away for me first. The palace banquet will start for a quarter of an hour later, and I will find a way to take Anian away. It will not be peaceful tonight. Although everything has been arranged, I still don't want Anian to take risks. in it."

"Your Majesty, this is..." Fang Momo sighed softly.

Chen Ling continued, "After the palace banquet, you take A Nian and Shan Hai to my bedroom, and let Xiao Wu take someone to guard it. I have already told Xiao Wu, and arranged for people to ambush in Chaoyang Hall and the bedroom, all of which are It's from Ziyiwei and only listens to Xiaowu's words. There is a secret passage leading to the outside of the palace in the bedroom, and it will be cut off if you use it once. Don't use it if you have to, Yunchi knows where it is."

"Old slave remembers." Fang Momo replied.

Chen Ling said softly, "Although there shouldn't be any accident, Mammy Fang, if it happens, take A Nian to see Shen Ci and give him this concentric knot."

Mommy Fang's eyes were slightly red, "Your Majesty will be fine, Huaicheng was so chaotic earlier, Your Majesty and General Shen have come over safely. Now that Your Majesty is planning a strategy, there will be no surprises."

Chen Ling smiled and comforted, "I know, Auntie Fang, A Nian is still young, I am afraid that he will be intimidated, so I will take good care of him for me, and I can rest assured that you are here."

Madam Fang nodded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, this old slave will die."

As soon as Momma Fang finished speaking, the sound of footsteps outside the hall came. It was light and fragmented, and it was the footsteps of two children.

"Father and father! Look for me!" A Nian smiled and rushed to Chen Ling.

Chen Ling saw that his forehead was covered in sweat and he was still panting. Chen Ling asked, "What are you doing?"

"Climbing a tree! With brother Shanhai." A Nian did not shy away.

"Why do you sweat so much?" Chen Ling wiped him.

Anian said, "Tell me to Xiaowu, when I go back to the hall, Mammy Fang will change it for me. I won't catch a cold. Rest assured, Royal Father."

Chen Ling nodded, "A Nian, the royal father has something to tell you, you have to listen carefully."

A Nian nodded, "Nian Nian understands, Father, you said."

Chen Lingwan passed his ear and said softly, "A Nian, at the palace banquet tonight, Mammy Fang will take you, Shan Hai, and Xiao Wu halfway out of the banquet. The royal father has something to do in the palace, not with you. Maybe. It's been a long time, just like the last time in Huaicheng, there will be chaos, the father and emperor are not by your side, you have to protect yourself, listen to Fang mama's words carefully, and follow Xiao Wu every step of the way, you know?"

A Nian is already sensible, and Chen Ling told him truthfully and did not hide it.

In this way, when there is movement later, Ah Nian will not panic or be afraid.

Anian was surprised, "Father, is it the same as last time?"

Ah Nian actually remembered it very clearly and knew what it meant last time.

Chen Ling comforted, "It's the same, it's not the same. The same thing is, we all have to be careful and protect ourselves; the difference is that this time we are in the palace, and we are prepared, and the people around us will protect you. There will be thrills, but you will be fine if you listen to Mommy Fang and Xiaowu, remember?"

A Nian nodded, "Nian Nian remembers it."

Chen Ling stretched out his arms to embrace him, "A Nian, don't be afraid, although the father is not in the same place as you, the father is also in the palace."

A Nian continued to nod, "Father, Nian Nian is not afraid. Uncle Shen said that a man must be brave, Nian Nian is a man, Nian Nian will be brave, and Nian Nian will be with Mommy Fang, Xiao Wu, and Brother Shanhai. If you are afraid, close your eyes and count, before Nian Nian could only count from one to ten, but now Nian Nian can count to one hundred!”

Seeing Ah Nian's obedient and sensible appearance, Chen Ling's heart warmed slightly.

"A Nian, it will be fine after tomorrow." Chen Ling kissed his forehead.

Chen Ling rarely kissed his forehead when he was not sleeping, this time was an exception, but A Nian liked it very much and laughed, "Father~"

Chen Ling hugged him tightly, "Father Emperor knows, a man will be brave."

Ah Nian giggled.

...

Soon, the lunch break is over.

Chen Ling returned to the Xiyang Hall and continued the New Year greetings in the afternoon.

Most of the people who entered the hall in the morning were officials of higher rank, and Chen Ling had to pay more attention to dealing with them; but in the afternoon, the rank of the people who entered the hall gradually decreased, and Chen Ling would be able to deal with it more easily.

Ah Nian, like the morning, came out for a while, and then went out to play with Shan Hai...

After noon, Chen Ling was not as sleepy as in the morning.

Also because it was getting closer and closer to the evening palace banquet, Chen Ling became more energetic.

As dusk fell, the palace began to hold the lights one after another, and the palace banquet slowly opened in the dark.

Outside the hall, the forbidden army was on duty, and the hall was full of voices, which was extremely lively, and they were all waiting for the arrival of the emperor.

When the auspicious time came, Qishan entered and shouted, "The Son of Heaven is here."

The hall suddenly became quiet, and they stood up one after another, bowed towards the hall and cupped their hands, the family members nodded and shouted, "Long live Your Majesty."

Chen Ling took a seat in a loud voice, "All the ministers are flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The voice in the hall was loud, and when he looked up again, he saw that the emperor and the prince were already seated above the hall.

The emperor is still wearing the bright yellow dragon robe, but he wears twelve jade algae crowns, which makes him look more solemn. The prince is still in the prince's dress in the daytime, and he sits dignifiedly at the banquet table on the side of the emperor.

"Give a seat." After Chen Ling finished speaking, the courtiers and family members in the hall took their seats one after another.

Chen Ling was the first to speak, "This year, the ministers have worked hard, the chaos in Huaicheng has been settled, and the middle school has ushered in peace and prosperity. Last year, the Ministry of Households re-managed the national treasury, and the granary of the middle school was rich. Not only the Ministry of Household, but also the other ministries also let me. Glad. I also believe that next year, with all your beloved ministers here, Yanhan will surely usher in a prosperous age."

"Your Majesty Sheng Ming" stood up again in the hall and shouted in unison.

Chen Ling raised his cup, "This cup, I drink it first as a tribute, and congratulate the Chinese New Year."

Everyone also raised their glasses one after another, "I wish Your Majesty and His Royal Highness a prosperous Chinese New Year, national prosperity and peace."

For a time, the monarch and his ministers drank together, and they were happy.

When the cup was put down in the emperor's hand, Qishan said loudly, "The palace banquet is open, play music and dance."

After Qi Shan said that, the dancer in the palace entered.

The trumpets and shengs in the hall also started.

For a time, singing and dancing became even more peaceful, and the gongs and chips were staggered.

This is the time for the courtiers to have fun together. The officials and family members around the time of the banquet are toasting and congratulating each other, and they are also talking.

The atmosphere in the hall was warm and full of Chinese New Year atmosphere.

Sheng Wenyu looked at the hall, and saw that the prince stretched out his hand and raised a cup to toast to the prince.

The emperor laughed and drank together with the prince.

In the hall, there are many courtiers who praised that the emperor and the prince are kind and filial to the son, which is a sign of prosperity!

Isn't that right? The emperor is a wise ruler, and the prince is taught by the emperor, and he will be wise in the future.

Sheng Wenyu listened without speaking.

Soon, at the end of the first song and dance, when the prince toasted the second glass of wine to the emperor, for some reason, the wine glass was not steady, and he spilled himself, and quickly got up to apologize.

The emperor was gentle, and only let Fang mama take the prince away temporarily to change clothes.

Today's palace banquet will take a long time. The prince is young, and he won't be able to stay in the palace banquet for long, but the banquet is only open now, and his clothes are wet, and he will have to come back for a change. So the prince left the table, and most of the people in the hall took a look, but not many people paid attention.

When the prince left the table, Xiao Wu also followed.

...

Outside the main hall, Dai Jingjie led people to complete the first round of patrol tonight, and happened to meet Guan Shubo.

Dai Jingjie confessed, "Everyone is ready, the second round of patrols will be launched soon, and the rest of the people will stay in the hall and guard outside the hall, and be careful."

"Yes!" The forbidden army even read the order.

Guan Shubo stepped forward, "I'll go for the second round, and it's your turn to guard the hall."

Dai Jingjie smiled, "Yo, what's the matter, seeing people drinking in the temple, you didn't drink it, you're making a fuss, aren't you?"

"You know everything!" Guan Shubo patted him on the shoulder. "It's just that you've been standing for a long time, moving your muscles and bones. You can watch the patrol in the next round. I'll watch the hall. This time, I will take someone to patrol."

"Done!" Dai Jingjie responded.

Dai Jingjie looked at Guan Shubo's back, and after a while, he turned to look at the palace. I saw that in the hall, it was Fang Siping who was holding a cup and cup and complimenting him, saying that he was a prosperous emperor, the world can learn from the world, the people return to their hearts, and the sky brings blessings and so on.

This mouth!

Almost no one in the country can match, Dai Jingjie shook his head.

Turning his eyes again, he saw fireworks rising in the night sky.

Today, on the first day of the new year, Yan Korea also has the habit of continuing to set off fireworks on the first day of the new year. It should be the people in the city who are praying for blessings.

Dai Jingjie continued to look towards the hall.

...

Guan Shubo looked at the color and number of fireworks in the air, and he knew something about it.

When they arrived at the palace gate, the guards on duty handed over their hands, "General Guan!"

Guan Shubo nodded, "I'll take a look, it's nothing out of the ordinary, right?"

"Return to General, no!" The head of the Imperial Guard on duty responded.

Guan Shubo should be fine.

There were about 200 people in the forbidden army here, and Guan Shubo glanced at a few of them. Soon, more than half of the forbidden army suddenly drew their knives and stabbed the people beside them.

"You, you..." The leader of the Imperial Guard and the rest of the Imperial Guard looked at the person beside him and Guan Shubo in surprise, unwilling to fall.

Before the signal flares in someone's hands could be sent out, they were trampled by Guan Shubo.

A forbidden army stepped forward and slowly opened the palace gate.

Immediately, the fireworks in the air also changed color, which is a sign of entering the city.

It started. Tonight, it was time for Beijing to change. Guan Shubo turned around and turned back.