It rains in winter and the wind blows.

There were not many pedestrians on the street, and it became even more deserted at this moment.

There are few people in the squares and cities in central Beijing, and the bosses of the shops are looking at the sky in vain and sighing.

But not long after, there was the clatter of horseshoes at the end of the quiet street, and they joined together heavily, and there was even the sound of shouting among them. In a short while, a gray-bearded general in armor came up Gao Qi sat on the horse and led a group of cavalry to run quickly through the street, only going to the place where the forbidden army was stationed at the gate of the capital.

Everyone looked terrified.

After the horrific group of people left the street, the bosses in the shop dared to sigh, but they were all terrified: "What happened again?"

The north wind is getting tighter, and the sky is full of clouds.

The rain that fell quickly turned into snow, and the first snow of this winter finally fell.

Sometimes Jiang Xuening thinks about it, after all, God still left some pity for her.

At least let her meet Zhang Zhe again.

She walked around from the side of the waterside pavilion, and soon reached the front hall. The small fine snow fell from the sky one after another, and she felt a little sighed when she saw it: Zhang Zhe loves rain most, but now it has turned into snow, shouldn't he be very happy?

The front hall is full of guests.

She also wanted to go straight to the table.

But when he walked to the corner of the veranda ahead, he saw Jiang Boyou, who seemed to be talking to his colleagues in the court.

Today, Yan is approaching the crown ceremony, and some officials from the court have ventured to come.

Jiang Boyou is naturally one of them.

He was wearing a round-neck gown with stone and blue embroidered patterns, and he stood with another person under the pine tree planted in the yard, his brows were tightly furrowed, and he couldn't help shaking his head when he heard what the person said: "It's okay to offend the other family, but it's okay to offend the other family." This Second Young Master Xiao is a bit difficult to deal with, and the Zheng family is really pitiful."

The man sighed: "Who says it's not? Everyone here at Xishikou knows about the Zheng family. I heard that there is also a son who was sent to work in the palace. Although it is not a wealthy family, the life of ordinary people is not bad. But when it comes to the Xiao family, it’s nothing more than dominating people’s property and forcing people to move their ancestral graves, and it’s a bit miserable to want to send the whole family to prison.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he looked up and saw Jiang Xuening.

So he swallowed back the rest of the words, and said with a smile to Jiang Bo: "Master Shi Lang has been talking about it for a long time, no, your love is here too."

Jiang Boyou turned his head and saw Jiang Xuening, his brows that were originally tightly locked opened a little, and he bowed his hands to that colleague, slightly apologetic, but the colleague didn't mind, so he also bowed his hands to Jiang Xuening, and went into the hall .

Jiang Xuening heard a few words when she came over just now.

She stepped forward to salute Jiang Bo, but she couldn't hold back and asked: "When my father talked to people just now, did he mention the Zheng family in Hukoutong, Xishi?"

Jiang Boyou said: "Exactly, why, do you know him?"

He remembered that there was indeed a member of the Zheng family who was on duty in the palace, so he asked another question when he thought about it.

What Jiang Xuening thought of was Zheng Bao, because in his previous life Zheng Bao was the chief **** who was the chief **** of the chief of ceremonies, so naturally everyone in the government and the public knew where he lived. She hasn't forgotten the words "Xishikou Hutong".

Hearing Jiang Boyou's affirmation, she kept her mind on it.

If Zheng Bao was not surrounded by Yangzhizhai last time, she was afraid that it would be difficult, so she said to Jiang Boyou: "Most of this family is the family of Zheng Bao, a **** who is serving in Kunning Palace, maybe my father doesn't know The daughter checked Yangzhizhai's escape from the tiger's mouth because of his adaptability, he is kind and loyal. Later, Mr. Xie told his daughter that the father-in-law Wang Xinyi, the supervisor of ceremonies, intends to accept him as an apprentice, and he will be promoted to him soon. Your Majesty is waiting by your side..."

When she reached the second half of the sentence, even though there was no one around, her voice was still much lowered, and only Jiang Boyou could hear it.

Jiang Xuening certainly didn’t know about Zheng Baohui’s being accepted by Wang Xinyi as an apprentice to the Supervisor of Rituals from Xie Wei, and Xie Wei didn’t intend to tell her about it at the beginning, but this didn’t prevent her from dragging Xie Wei along. Come out for temporary use.

Sure enough, when she told the story, Jiang Boyou's complexion changed slightly.

People who have been in the officialdom for a long time have always been "knowing the elegant meaning after hearing the stringed songs", and they can understand the meaning hidden behind the words without going deep into them.

The Zheng family offended Mr. Xiao Ye, the son of the Xiao family who was determined to inherit the family business. In fact, it was not the Zheng family's fault. hunting grounds, and built Beppu to escape the summer heat, so they drove out the surrounding people.

The ancestral graves and properties of the Zheng family are just over there.

I thought I could reason with the Xiao family, but I didn't want to sue the Zheng family in the yamen, but Xiao Ye was furious, and wanted to send the Zheng family to the yamen instead.

It was Shuntian Fu Yin who spoke to Jiang Boyou just now.

It was a hot potato for such a thing to fall into his hands, so he poured bitter water on Jiang Boyou.

It's an eventful season right now, for civil and military officials, one thing more is worse than one thing less, and it's the same for Jiang Boyou. But if this Zheng Bao had En Yu Ning girl in the palace, and Xie Ju'an said that this person has a bright future, things would be different.

He frowned thoughtfully.

Finally, she said to Jiang Xuening: "I know about this, don't worry."

The crowning ceremony was imminent, and everyone went in.

Jiang Boyou said: "You came with His Royal Highness the Princess, right? Let's go, let's go in quickly."

Jiang Xuening knew that Jiang Boyou must have made up his mind, but he didn't ask too much, just said "yes", and then followed Jiang Boyou into the hall.

Even though the Yongyi Hou Mansion is not in its prime, the hall is still full of well-dressed guests. If you look inside, you can see Xie Wei sitting in the guest-of-honor position. Next to him is the crowning ceremony for Yan Lin of supporters.

Jiang Xuening took a hasty look, and half of them were familiar faces.

In the previous life, many aristocratic families who were originally close to the Yongyi Hou’s Mansion did not come after receiving the invitation from the Hou’s Mansion. Later, Yan Lin returned to the court and Xie Wei rebelled. to the edge of power; regardless of the precarious situation, most of the people who rushed to the Marquis's mansion to congratulate Yan on the crowning ceremony have become the core of the new power, even if there are a few people who eat the king's salary and loyalty, condemn Yan Even when he came to assist Xie Wei in plotting rebellion, he didn't attract any retaliation, even if he didn't get any high-ranking officials, at least he was safe and sound.

Things in the world are sometimes like this: Sometimes you want to avoid disasters, but you don’t know how to avoid them, which will lead to real disasters; sometimes you want to get them, but you don’t know that getting them is a deeper loss.

After Shen Zhiyi and the others arrived, they didn't see Jiang Xuening, and they were still a little anxious. When they saw her coming in, they quickly waved: "Ningning, this way."

Jiang Xuening walked over.

Although the big fight against men and women is not that serious, there are basically no female guests to watch the men's crown ceremony except for the elders. But the Eldest Princess of Leyang, Shen Zhiyi, has a noble status after all, and she and Yan Lin can be regarded as good friends who grew up together, so she can naturally attend the hall, and the position is still very high.

These accompanying readers in the palace are all in her favor, and they are located nearby.

Jiang Xuening was even pulled by Shen Zhiyi, and sat directly beside her.

Someone knocked lightly on a small copper bell in the hall, and the surroundings immediately became quiet.

All eyes were on the hall for a moment.

The brave and resolute Hou Yanmu, who was dressed in heavy and fine clothes, came out from the back hall with the support of the old housekeeper. Everyone saluted quickly when they saw it. Although Yan Mu had a sick look on his face, he couldn't help cheering up on such a festive day today. He had a bit of the boldness of his youth, and even laughed after returning the salute.

"Thanks to all the guests, for your presence, my Marquis Mansion is really full of splendor." His eyes fell on the dark crowd in the hall, but there was a bit of old-fashioned comfort in his sharp eyes, " Yan Mu spent forty-five years running in vain, going to the battlefield and going to Luntai. He didn't want to be old and sick when he was a little older, which made everyone laugh. Today, it is cold and snowy, but you can not give up. It is enough for me, an old man. Decent, also enough to give the dog decent, I, Yan Mu, will always remember it in my heart, thank you here!"

After all, he bowed to himself.

It was talking about the "cold wind and snow" today, and did not mention the hardships that the court and the Marquis are facing, but everyone could easily hear the meaning behind the words.

Thinking of the loyal family of the Marquis of Yongyi, Yan Mu led the army to fight and drive out the Tartars when he was young, but now he is ordered by the Holy Order, and the heavy troops have not left the mansion, and the sword is hanging by his neck. It is really embarrassing.

How can everyone afford such a great gift?

For a while, they all said in a hurry, "Master Hou's words are serious" and "Master Hou is not good", and returned them with a deep bow.

The crowning ceremony officially began.

The entire front hall is arranged similarly to the ancestral temple.

Yan Lin was wearing a brand-new plain-colored cross-breasted robe. He walked in from the outside of the hall according to the ancient etiquette. First, he kowtowed at the heaven and earth, then offered sacrifices to the ancestral temple, and then paid homage to his parents. .

Gentlemen three plus.

Yan Lin opened his hands, and let the heavy black coat cover his shoulders, enveloping him heavily, and the wide and long leather belt passed through his waist through the hands of the praiser. A round jade pendant engraved with ruyi patterns is tied on the leather belt, hanging down to press the hem of the clothes.

He bowed and bowed again.

The praisers shouted: "Three plus plus crown, please welcome the honorable guest!"

Crowning ceremony, the most important thing is crowning.

The guest of honor in the crowning ceremony is also called "big guest", and is often a person of high morals and prestige. He not only has to crown the crown recipient in person, but also takes words for the crown recipient.

As soon as the praiser's voice came out, everyone's eyes fell on Xie Wei.

According to the etiquette, the big guests should be dressed up.

But today's Xie Wei not only didn't have fancy clothes, he even only wore a snow-white long gown with a cloak with white crane and cloud patterns on his head. It's a little bit out of tune with everyone.

However, the host family did not say a word.

Yan Mu also looked at Xie Wei.

Xie Wei watched in silence for a long time, finally lowered his eyes, stood up gently, and walked forward.

Yan Lin looked up at him, turned sideways and stood facing him.

The servants of the mansion handed over the lacquer trays with crowns on each end, and the admirers offered them, and stood beside Xie Wei with their heads bowed.

The hair crown is carved from white jade. It is three inches long and half an inch high. The top of the crown is rolled back, and the six beams are seamed. It is quietly placed in the lacquer plate. , There are ancient relics.

A pair of simple wooden hairpins are placed beside the crown.

Gold crowns are often paired with hosta hairpins, while jade crowns are mostly paired with wooden hairpins. The former is rich and luxurious, while the latter is somewhat pure and distant.

It can be seen how the family training of the Yongyihou Mansion is.

Xie Wei said: "The crown is the beginning of etiquette. To become an adult, to be a son, a younger brother, or a young person, first perform the rites of filial piety, younger brother, and obedience, and then be a person, and then rule people. Now, at the request of your father, Crowning you, I sincerely hope that your son will remember today's lesson."

He took the jade crown from the lacquer plate.

Yan Lin lifted his robe and knelt down in front of him.

Everyone's attention was on Xie Wei's hands, but they paid little attention to what he said, after all, the congratulatory speeches at the coronation ceremony were all the same. However, Jiang Xuening, who was standing below watching the ceremony, felt her heart skip a beat when she heard it—

not enough.

Xie Wei said fewer words of congratulations!

"Book of Rites" says that an adult should "be a son of man, a younger brother, a minister, and a young man", and what he should do is "filial piety, younger brother, loyalty, and obedience", but Xie Wei just said that he should be a son of man He is a younger brother and a few people, but he never said "being a minister" and didn't even mention the word "loyalty"!

Yan Lin also raised his head at this moment, his sharp and cold eyes pierced Xie Wei's face.

Xie Wei lowered his eyes and placed the jade crown on top of Yan Lin's head, and said to him flatly: "Hang your head down."

Yan Lin's heart trembled like a surging river, some were surprised, some were horrified, but at this moment he never dared to show it. After looking at him for a while, he finally bowed his head according to his words.

The praiser then handed over the wooden hairpin.

Xie Wei took it.

But just as he was about to put the wooden hairpin through the jade crown to bind Yan Lin's hair, there was a sudden noise of swords and soldiers outside the Yongyi Hou's Mansion, and there seemed to be a guard at the door shouting "What are you doing?" It came to an abrupt end, followed by exclamations and screams, and one person shouted coldly: "The Holy One has a purpose, and the Yongyi Houfu colluded with the rebellious party, intending to rebel, and instigated a mutiny in the army. Now we will be punished as a rebellious minister and a traitor!" ! Everyone in the Marquis Mansion will be arrested, and anyone who dares to resist - shoot and kill!!"

"What!"

All the guests in the hall were startled, and most of them panicked and looked outside.

The courageous Hou Yanmu was shocked and got up suddenly!

The snow outside had grown heavy at some point. A group of soldiers with swords and armor glowed with icy coldness. They actually looked at and killed the guards blocking the door. come.

The man who led the army with a serious face was none other than Duke Ding Xiao Yuan!

Jiang Xuening's fingers clasped in her sleeves couldn't help but tremble. The **** scenes she had seen at the gate of the Hou Mansion in her previous life seemed to surge up from the bottom of her field of vision, making her feel like she was in an ice cave!

Everyone knows that the future of the Yongyihou Mansion is uncertain, it is at stake, and accidents may happen at any time.

But today, Yan Linguan didn't say anything in the ceremony palace, it must have been acquiesced by the Holy Majesty.

No one thought that the Holy Majesty would choose to do it today, and the person who led them was the well-known Duke Ding of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yuan!

With such a sudden change, almost everyone was confused.

Yan Mu's old eyes fixed on the approaching Xiao Yuan.

Yan Lin's pupils shrank even more, and he was about to get up suddenly, but a hand fell heavily at this moment, pressing **** his shoulder.

He looked up.

It was Xie Wei who held his shoulder tightly with the palm of his hand, choking the blood rushing to his head, but from this angle of raising his head, he couldn't clearly distinguish the expression of the other party, he felt as calm as the deep sea, peeping at him. There was no wave, but there was a clear feeling on the shoulder: the five fingers that were pressing on him were tense, and the fingertips were almost sunk deep into his flesh!

Xie Wei blinked lightly, as if he couldn't see the shocking change, and couldn't hear the terrifying movement, his eyes still fell on the crown.

After suppressing Yan Lin, he raised his hand again to support Yuguan.

The wooden hairpin was held between his slender fingers, turned slowly, and penetrated into the hole at the bottom of the jade crown. The calmness between his eyebrows was like the green hills soaked in rain, adding a bit of solemnity to the seclusion, and he said quietly: "A hero must surpass others. He draws his sword and stands up to fight. This is a humiliation for everyone. He is not surprised when he comes, and he is not angry for no reason. He is called a brave man in the world. Don't be surprised, don't be angry. "