The fifth day of the first lunar month, commonly known as the Broken Fifth Day.
According to "Investiture of the Gods", Jiang Ziya became a god, and his wife who betrayed him was given the title of "God of Poverty". In the legends, Jiang Ziya's wife was a very annoying woman who betrayed her husband. After being given the title of "God of Poverty", she became even more annoying. No one has ever heard of anyone who likes a "God of Poverty", right? Therefore, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, people "broke" her and told her to "go back" — — immediately!
"Broken Fifth Day" means "after breaking all the taboos before the fifth day, all can be broken on this day". Generally speaking, from New Year's Eve to the fifth day of the New Year, there were many rules and taboos, such as no cooking, no leaving the house, no speaking inauspicious words, no sweeping and watering, and no opening of the shop. But on the fifth day of the first lunar month, all taboos are broken.
During the Spring Festival, all the shops in Chang 'an city close on the first day of the first lunar month, but choose to open on the fifth day of the first lunar month, because the fifth day of the first lunar month is also known as the God of Wealth's holy day. It is believed that choosing to open on this day will bring in wealth and treasures.
Just after nine in the morning, the doors of the East and West markets that have been closed for many days finally opened. The people of Chang 'an city who have been silent for a long time can finally go to the big shops and buy happily! And now that the New Year has just passed, the families who usually have family members who are away on business are still in a state of family reunion. Once the East and West markets open, the whole family can go shopping together to make up for what they owe each other.
On this day, Chang 'an city is once again glowing with vitality!
Cloud Mountain.
Today, Li Zexuan did not "Bandit Battle" with his family. That was just something he did for fun. For someone like him who had played with all kinds of electronic devices, the attraction of poker cards was not that strong. On the other hand, Li Tai, Ye Fashan, and the others had been quite obsessed with this recently. Yesterday, Li Zexuan had simply given them the two decks of cards at home.
It is said that last night, the student dormitory of Yanhuang College was very lively. Li Zexuan was too lazy to care. As the saying goes, it is better to let loose than to block. Anyway, it is the holiday period, and he also ordered Li Tai not to use cards to gamble in the academy. If these students want to play, then let them play!
Only children who knew how to play would have good grades!
This was a philosophy that Li Zexuan adhered to. In his previous life, the top students around him were all better at playing basketball, football, and video games than he was.
After dismissing the group of "little gamblers", the courtyard suddenly quieted down. Li Zexuan was currently in his study, revising the blueprint!
Zhenguan's second year was up, and many of the "big projects" that he had not started before had to be started.
Dams, machine tools, and power stations were all major projects. There were many problems involved, and it was not something that could be considered in a short period of time.
"Young Master! The Eldest Young Master of the Wang Family sent someone to deliver a letter! "
While he was deep in thought, Xiaoxi knocked on the door of the study room and said softly.
"Oh? Hurry up and bring it in! "
In the study, Li Zexuan snapped out of his thoughts and hurriedly said.
"Zhi ya", Xiao Xi came in with a letter. She passed the letter to Li Zexuan and said, "Here! Young Master! It was sent by Miss Leng on a horse. She has already left the mountain! "
Li Zexuan felt something in his heart. He looked towards the northwest and said after a while, "Okay, I got it!"
Xiao Xi bowed and left the study room. She was very considerate as she closed the door behind her.
Li Zexuan lowered his head and tore open the letter. He took out a piece of paper with a line of small characters written on it. "I won't go out on the first day of the New Year, and I won't go home on the fifth day of the New Year! The road to Qizhou is long and difficult. I will remember your teachings. I will be honest, honest, and work hard to bring prosperity to everyone! After parting today, I don't know when we will meet again. If you come to Qizhou in the future, I will drink and chat with you! Take care! — A letter from Wang Renbiao! "
"Sigh! I didn't expect Renbiao to go to Qizhou so soon! I wish him a safe journey! "
Li Zexuan put away the letter, looked towards the northwest, and sighed softly.
Before the New Year, Wang Renbiao had told him that he would go to Qizhou after the New Year. However, Li Zexuan didn't expect him to leave on the fifth day of the New Year.
Qizhou was located more than 50 kilometers northwest of Chang 'an City. It was considered a relatively wealthy county. Wang Renbiao's trip to Qizhou was most likely to be arranged by the Wang family for "gilding", so basically nothing would happen.
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
Coincidentally, Li Zexuan had just put down the letter when a sharp voice came from outside the house. Then, Xiao He's hurried voice was heard. "Young Master, someone from the palace is here!"
"Yes! They are here! "
Li Zexuan frowned, got up, and went out.
"Marquis Yong 'an, receive the imperial edict!"
An old eunuch stood at the door. His eyes were gloomy, and his cold aura made the air around him a little colder.
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes. He had never seen this old eunuch before and looked unfamiliar.
"Li Zexuan, listen to the imperial edict!"
Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Li Zexuan bowed and said.
"His Majesty summons you to the palace immediately for an audience. Marquis Yong 'an, quickly pack up and follow me into the palace!"
The old eunuch held a horsetail whisk and said expressionlessly.
Li Zexuan said with a puzzled expression, "I am following His Majesty's edict and am grounded at home to reflect. I wonder why His Majesty summons me into the palace?"
The old eunuch said with a fake smile, "Marquis Yong 'an, you are wrong. It is the retired emperor who wants you to attend the banquet in the palace, not His Majesty!"
The retired emperor! Li Yuan!
Li Zexuan's pupils shrank. He thought to himself that those who came didn't come with good intentions and those with good intentions didn't come! He had just beaten up Li Yuanchang's subordinate on New Year's Eve, and the other party's father came looking for trouble! Attending the banquet in the palace? Was this a Hongmen Banquet?
"The retired emperor has already abdicated. Why can the imperial edict leave the palace? Eunuch, could it be that you are giving a fake imperial edict? "
Li Zexuan raised his head and looked straight at the old eunuch as he said in a deep voice.
A mountain can't have two tigers, a country can't have two rulers. Li Yuan was the retired emperor, but now that Li Er was in power, Li Yuan naturally couldn't meddle in the affairs of the country! At most, he could only "do whatever he wanted" in the palace. His edicts, under normal circumstances, couldn't be sent out of the palace!
The old eunuch's expression changed. He said coldly, "Marquis Yong 'an, how dare you! Even if the retired emperor has already abdicated, he is still the Emperor! How can you look down on him like this? "
"Haha! When did I look down on him? I am only doubting the authenticity of this imperial edict! "
Li Zexuan gave him a sidelong glance and said without showing any weakness.
"You!"
The old eunuch's expression suddenly changed. His chest rose and fell rapidly for a moment. In the end, he suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "This is indeed not an imperial edict, but it is the retired emperor's intention! The retired emperor wants to invite you, Marquis Yong 'an, to attend the banquet in the palace. Could it be that you, Marquis Yong' an, don't dare to go? "
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