Last night, it snowed again in the middle of the night. When they woke up in the morning, everything was white.
Today was the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month. Early in the morning, the entire palace was filled with a joyous atmosphere. There was no other reason other than the holidays.
From today onwards, the court would stop writing and holding court. Starting from the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the various government offices would no longer be on duty until the twentieth day of the new year.
Because there were holidays during the Upper Yuan Festival, the Lantern Festival and the Lantern Festival were combined. The holidays lasted from the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month to the twentieth day of the first lunar month. The Emperor and the Crown Prince could finally have a good rest during the New Year's Day. The Emperor and the Crown Prince had never stopped their morning court sessions, regardless of weather or heat.
Today was the last day of the year. Fortunately, the important figures of the six ministries also wanted to rest. There was nothing to do in the morning court, so it was quickly dismissed. Afterwards, Li Seung-kyung went to Wenhua Hall to go through the motions. One after another, officials came to congratulate him on the New Year. Not long after, he returned to Ciqing Palace.
When Cheng Yujin saw Li Seung-kyung return, she smiled and congratulated Li Seung-kyung. "Congratulations, Your Highness. This year's government affairs have gone smoothly. Everything has gone smoothly and the curtains have come to a successful conclusion."
Li Seung-kyung was able to rest for nearly a month. He also let out a long sigh of relief. He smiled and said, "This year, I married the Crown Princess. It is indeed a joyous occasion. It can be seen that what you said to me at the beginning of the year was very reasonable. Because you were the first to congratulate me, this year has gone smoothly. It seems that every year from now on, I will be the first to hear you wish me a happy New Year. "
Cheng Yujin didn't think that Li Seung-kyung would still remember something that happened so long ago. Last year during the New Year, Li Seung-kyung left the Cheng Family to visit friends. Cheng Yujin originally thought that he wouldn't come back. However, on the second day of the first lunar month, she saw him rushing back. At that time, Cheng Yujin was still worried about getting married. She thought that Li Seung-kyung wasn't around, so she went to hook up with young talents. In the end, when she was drinking tea with Lin Qingyuan, Li Seung-kyung bumped into her.
At that time, in order to escape, Cheng Yujin deliberately said that she had waited for Li Seung-kyung for a long time on New Year's Eve and wanted to be the first to wish Li Seung-kyung a Happy New Year. In the end, she did not see him. She was just making things up casually. Even she herself couldn't remember it, but Li Seung-kyung remembered it all the way until now.
Cheng Yujin felt a little guilty, but she couldn't let Li Seung-kyung see through her. She even nodded seriously, "That's right. I told His Highness that I wanted to be the first to celebrate the New Year with you every year, and I really did marry His Highness and spend every New Year with His Highness. "
Li Seung-kyung smiled and tapped the space between Cheng Yujin's eyebrows, "This is not God's will. This is human nature. "
Cheng Yujin originally wanted to put on airs, but in the end, she couldn't hold back her laughter. She sighed, "That's right. How can God's will compare to His Highness's. His Highness is on holiday today. Take off your court robes and change into some light clothes. "
Li Seung-kyung also had the same idea. He walked into the inner hall. Ever since Cheng Yujin came, these personal matters had been transferred from the hands of the eunuchs to Cheng Yujin. She personally picked out a light blue brocade robe for Li Seung-kyung. She was too lazy to redo the crown, so it was still the Crown Prince's Golden Crown.
Cheng Yujin stood on tiptoe to tidy up his collar. There were only the two of them in the warm and fragrant inner hall. Li Seung-kyung could feel her breath on his neck. Li Seung-kyung lowered his head slightly and pressed the side of his face against her hair. He sighed softly, "It's been hard on you these days. It's all thanks to you that the Eastern Palace is where it is today. You have contributed greatly."
The New Year was approaching, and Cheng Yujin took the opportunity to interact with many noble madams. Although the progress was slow, it was indeed progressing. Lady diplomacy was also a profound skill. With the two madams as a buffer, Li Seung-kyung and the other high-ranking officials could finally get on the same page. They discreetly and cautiously probed each other.
"I don't dare." Cheng Yujin pressed down his collar and took out a jade belt from the wardrobe, saying, "It's all because His Highness has won the hearts of the people. I don't dare to take the credit."
Li Seung-kyung changed into his ordinary clothes. The color of his clothes was elegant, and there was a faint golden light flowing between his movements. There was a sense of nobility in the light, and it faintly resonated with the golden crown on his head. The light blue and light gold complemented each other, making his sharp eyebrows and starry eyes look even more handsome and elegant.
Cheng Yujin took the belt and saw that Li Seung-kyung was still standing upright. She couldn't help but remind him, "Your Highness, please raise your hands."
Li Seung-kyung looked down at her and slowly raised his hands. However, the distance between them was still not wide enough. Cheng Yujin had no choice but to move closer and buckle the belt for him.
From the side, it looked as if Cheng Yujin was hugging Li Seung-kyung's waist. Li Seung-kyung naturally put down his hands and hugged Cheng Yujin, saying, "It has nothing to do with me. It's all thanks to you. You've worked hard during this period of time. I don't have to go to court for the next month, so I can accompany you properly. "
Li Seung-kyung put his hands behind Cheng Yujin's waist. Cheng Yujin's arms were wrapped around him, so it wasn't convenient for her to buckle the belt. She moved and vaguely reminded him, "Put your hands down first. You're hindering me from buckling the belt."
Li Seung-kyung was miserably disliked. He pursed his lips and glanced at her before slowly letting go of his hands.
She finally took care of him properly. Cheng Yujin was very satisfied and didn't take the little episode seriously, "Your Highness has worked hard for a year. Now that you can finally rest, it's really great."
Li Seung-kyung thought that he didn't feel it from Cheng Yujin. He sighed and accepted his fate as he hugged his dignified, beautiful, and completely unselfish Crown Princess and walked towards the Eastern Palace, saying, "I probably won't be able to rest for a month, but at least I can accompany you for the New Year. His Majesty is also very happy. Since it's the Little New Year, His Majesty will have a family banquet tonight. "
Cheng Yujin nodded. She knew early on that there would be a banquet for the Little New Year. Especially since Li Seung-kyung had returned this year. It was the first time the Emperor had such a reunion and was very happy. He had already told Empress Yang that there would be a big banquet for the Little New Year.
Because it was a family banquet, the Emperor and Empress, Empress Dowager, concubines, princes, and princesses would all attend. This was probably a rare occasion in the harem. Since half a month ago, the concubines and concubines in the harem had been happily preparing for the day.
However, no matter how the concubines and concubines competed, it had nothing to do with Cheng Yujin. She was the Crown Princess, the only legitimate female master of the imperial generation. What was there to compete with the concubines? That was something Empress Yang should worry about. Li Seung-kyung also had the same idea. That was why even though it was already halfway through the afternoon, the two of them were still not in a hurry and didn't have any plans to change their clothes.
The two of them even brewed a pot of tea for the snow. When they saw that it was about time, they leisurely walked towards Kunning Palace.
Today's family banquet was held in the territory of the master of the harem, Empress Yang. When Cheng Yujin and Li Seung-kyung arrived, there were already quite a few people in Kunning Palace.
Hearing Cheng Yujin and Li Seung-kyung enter, other than Empress Yang, the other concubines and princesses all stood up and bowed their heads in greeting. "Greetings to the Crown Prince, greetings to the Crown Princess."
Cheng Yujin and Li Seung-kyung also bowed to Empress Yang. "Greetings to the Empress. Greetings to the Empress. "
Empress Yang faintly nodded. Facing these two, she really couldn't make a warm expression. "The Crown Prince and Crown Princess have arrived. Hurry and sit."
The two of them stood up. Even their movements of standing up were synchronized. After the two of them stood up, Li Seung-kyung slightly raised his hand towards the people behind him. "Everyone, there is no need to be so courteous. Please rise."
The golden fans in the hall stood up one after another and took their seats. In this type of group appearance, the seating arrangement was especially important. Every time a person came in, a silent battle would start in their seats. Whose position in Jianghu was high, whose recent momentum was good, it was clear at a glance.
Fortunately, these matters didn't affect Li Seung-kyung and Cheng Yujin at all. Others would only give up their seats for them, there was no reason for them to be courteous to others. In the entire world, there were only three people who could trouble them to stand up.
The more important the person was, the later they would appear. After Cheng Yujin and Li Seung-kyung arrived, the banquet was about to begin. They didn't wait long before the Emperor arrived with Empress Dowager Yang. Everyone stood up and bowed to the Emperor and Empress Dowager. After the Empress Dowager sat down, Empress Yang announced, "Begin the banquet. Serve the dishes."
Immediately, two groups of eunuchs filed in. They walked with small steps and added dishes to each table. The Emperor sat in the very center. As far as the eye could see, the hall was filled with concubines and concubines, each with their own merits. His two sons and three daughters were all at his knees. What was especially rare was that Li Seung-kyung had finally returned this year.
The Emperor looked at them and was filled with emotion. He said, "Zhen has looked forward to this for fourteen years. Now, our family is finally reunited. This is a joyous occasion. Let's drink together. "
Since the Emperor had spoken, everyone sitting in the hall naturally smiled and raised their wine cups. The Emperor's words were clearly directed at the Crown Prince. After everyone drank, the Emperor still wasn't satisfied. He smiled and pointed his cup at Li Seung-kyung and Cheng Yujin's table.
"This is the first time in all these years that the Crown Prince has celebrated the New Year in the palace, right? I didn't expect that the last time you were in the palace, you didn't even reach the height of the table. Now, you're already married and have a family. "
Li Seung-kyung stood up and raised his cup. "I was wrong. I wasn't able to be filial to Your Majesty all these years. I'm ashamed."
The Emperor's face was filled with emotion. He waved his hand and said, "Since you're already back, there's no need to talk about the past. This is a joyous occasion. Everyone should be happy. "
Li Seung-kyung agreed and took the initiative to toast the Emperor three cups of wine. Seeing this, Cheng Yujin also stood up and toasted the Emperor with Li Seung-kyung.
The Emperor looked at his tall and handsome eldest son under the light and then looked at his dignified and beautiful daughter-in-law. He felt even happier. How could the Emperor refuse when his son and daughter-in-law toasted him? The Emperor was happy and drank all the wine.
When the others in the hall saw this, they all had different thoughts.
Li Seung-kyung had changed into light blue clothes. The expensive material was indeed different. Standing in the light, he was like a beautiful jade, shining and flowing with gold. Cheng Yujin beside him was wearing a light pink collared jacket and skirt. The material was exactly the same as Li Seung-kyung's. The two of them, one light blue and one light pink, stood together like flowing lights, reflecting each other's brilliance.
It was too much. Only they were husband and wife, only they could wear suits.
Empress Yang's eyes hurt. The Second Prince, Li Chengjun, silently looked away. Once again, he felt that the matter of marrying an official wife should be put on the agenda. The imperial concubines sitting below were envious and jealous. Once they entered the palace, they were as deep as the ocean. Although they were imperial concubines, they were still concubines. In this lifetime, they would never have the opportunity to wear the same clothes as their husbands.
The Emperor was the only one who was happy to see this couple.
Cheng Yujin did not know that she had unintentionally shown off her love in front of everyone. In reality, she did not do it on purpose. It was just that she was the one who chose all of Li Seung-kyung's clothes. When Cheng Yujin ordered clothes for herself, she also ordered a set for Li Seung-kyung. So no matter what they wore, the clothes on their bodies seemed to match. In particular, the two of them looked good, had good manners, and had good chemistry. Just standing up together to toast made others feel that they were deliberately showing off their love.
After the toast, Cheng Yujin sat down. Li Seung-kyung handed her a cup of tea and whispered something in her ear. Cheng Yujin nodded after hearing it. The interaction between the two fell into the eyes of the bystanders and made their teeth ache. The imperial consort couldn't help but ask, "The relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess is so good. In front of so many people, I wonder what the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are whispering to each other?"
Cheng Yujin raised her head in surprise. Before she could react to how the topic had turned to her, Li Seung-kyung had already answered, "The Crown Princess is not good at drinking. This Emperor was afraid that she would get drunk, so this Emperor reminded her to drink tea to sober up."
The imperial consort clicked her tongue and used a handkerchief to cover her mouth as she laughed, "Young couples are really different. This Emperor's teeth are about to fall off. When the hard dishes are served, I'm afraid that I won't be able to bite them."
Cheng Yujin could only maintain her smile and let everyone tease her. Consort Shu sat opposite the imperial consort and said, "The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are harmonious and have a good relationship. This is a good thing for our dynasty. This Consort is looking forward to being teased more. "
Consort Shu and Cheng Yujin had a relationship with the Duke House of Chang and had always spoken up for the East Palace. Cheng Yujin accepted Consort Shu's kindness and said with a smile, "Imperial Consort and Consort Shu, please don't tease me. If the two of you continue, I won't be able to show my face. This cup of wine is a toast to the two of you. "
The imperial consort couldn't refuse the Crown Princess' toast. After accepting the toast, the imperial consort naturally couldn't continue teasing. The imperial concubines finally calmed down. Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Yang, who was sitting at the head of the table, listened for a while and slowly said, "Consort Shu's words are reasonable. You two have a good relationship. This is indeed a good thing for the country. However, since the Crown Princess is the official consort, her most important duty is to help the Imperial Family produce offspring. The Crown Princess has already entered the palace for half a year. Is there any news now? "
Following Empress Dowager Yang's words, the harmonious atmosphere in the hall quickly cooled down. The smile on Cheng Yujin's face disappeared. For Empress Dowager Yang to mention this matter in front of so many people, it was clear that she was deliberately making things difficult for her. In reality, it was normal for her not to be pregnant after only half a year of marriage. No matter how anxious the in-laws were, they wouldn't rush the daughter-in-law like this. However, Li Seung-kyung was standing at the heart of the storm. His every move was being watched by countless people. Behind him was Empress Dowager Yang, his step-grandmother. It was especially easy to make an issue out of it.
Cheng Yujin put down the wine cup. Just as she was about to say something, her hand was suddenly covered by a warm palm. Li Seung-kyung's fingers were long and slender. His joints were well-proportioned and very beautiful. At this moment, his hand was lightly pressed against Cheng Yujin's hand. It was clearly very light, but it inexplicably gave people a feeling of firmness.
Li Seung-kyung looked at Empress Dowager Yang and didn't dodge. He slowly said, "There are three ways to be unfilial. Not having an heir is the worst. I have already passed the age of twenty but have yet to have an heir. I am truly unfilial to His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. I feel uneasy. If the Empress Dowager wants to punish me, Grandson will definitely not object. "
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