C363 A bowl of wine will do no harm

It had never been so lively in the manor before, the sunset had never been so, the bonfire had been set up in the huge open space, the brick stove had been set up with a dark iron pot, the pot was stewed with fat pheasants, the fragrance was wafting in the air and entering everyone's nostrils, the veterans seemed to have gone back to the days when they used to fight and march, they were also camping in the open air and cooking rice and vegetables in a large iron pot, they felt very hard then, but now when they thought back, they were filled with emotions, they only thought that it was precious, after all some of them had stayed there forever and would never come back.

This suggestion was Bai Qianfan's intention, once she said it out, she received the warm responses from the older soldiers, causing her to complain about it slightly. She even started a fire outside to cook, the Little Princess sure knows how to play!

All the men in the manor had arrived, the men were cooking and the women were there as assistants. They set up a long table and sat around the fire, but they did not feel cold. A few jars of sorghum wine were placed on the table, along with a large bowl of wine. A kettle of hot tea and wine were still hanging on the fire rack beside him. They were all indispensable in the winter.

The sun was setting, the night was rising, and the fire was growing even hotter, it was unknown whether it was from the wine or the firelight, but everyone had a red face, and a brilliant smile was blossoming on it. Everyone was drinking and eating, and they were talking about old parents, or girls they had once liked, or sad or happy, and some people were singing a little song, and some people were making a big play out of the wine.

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Compared to the liveliness in the manor, the Prince Chu Residence at night was completely silent.

Qi Hong stood in front of the window and looked at the faint crescent moon in the sky.

Lv He sat in front of the table with her embroidered shoes. After hearing her words, he paused for a moment, before slashing the embroidery needle on her head, "It's going to be the new year in a few days, I wonder if I will be able to bring her back for a reunion dinner?"

"Ever since the wangfei left, this lord's face no longer has a smile, and I've spoken less."

"Who wouldn't? When the wangfei was here, this father was so happy. Now that the deity is in the courtyard, this lord has returned to his original form." Lv He put down the work in his hands and looked at Qi Hong. "How about we go beg Master to let Princess Hua-Yang come back for a new year at least?"

However, Qi Hong's expression became serious, and she made a silent hand gesture, after listening for a while, she said, "It's so late, who's come?"

Lv He quietly walked to the side of the door and picked up the curtain, "It's Head Steward, there's someone following behind him, it looks like … Someone from the palace has arrived. "

Qi Hong asked curiously: "It's so late, why would someone come to the palace? "Could it be that the emperor has urgent business with this lord?"

Lv He said, "I should be in a hurry, I am leaving with my father-in-law."

— —

Morong Gan walked to the side of the door, and suddenly turned to look at Hao Pingguan. Hao Pingguan's expression was respectful, and he bent down: "Rest assured, your highness, regarding the matters in the residence, this old servant will do his best."

Morong Gan's stern face did not reveal any emotion as he said, "Take good care of the young lady."

Hao Pingguan agreed. He watched Morong Gan leave into the darkness of the night until he disappeared from the corridor. turned around and stood at the door with a pitiful expression on his face.

"Miss, it's too late. Go rest."

Huangfu Zhuer shook her head, "Calling him into the palace this late at night, I am truly worried."

"The Emperor has always relied heavily on His Highness. There must be something to discuss for him to enter the palace so late at night."

"It's not good to say that it's the empress. Third Brother isn't an imperial physician, what's the use of calling him?"

Hao Pingguan did not know how to reply her, so he did not speak. Huangfu Zhuer was quiet for a moment, then said: "I have nothing important to do here, you can leave."

"This servant asked someone to wait upon Miss Hou?"

"No need," Huangfu Zhuer said indifferently: "I am someone that I do not like. I have been floating outside for the past two years, and can take care of myself."

Hearing her words, Hao Pingguan tactfully bowed his back and returned to the front yard.

Huangfu Zhuer stood on the porch for a while, staring at the plum blossoms in her courtyard in a daze. After a long while, she turned and walked towards the pond, went to the parlour, went down the porch, and walked towards the back of the house. It was pitch black all around, with only a small mark on the crescent moon above her head.

In midair, a pigeon appeared out of nowhere and lightly landed in her hand.

She pulled a small roll from the pigeon's leg, stroked its head, and then lifted it up. The pigeon spread its wings and soared off into the night.

Back in her room, Huangfu Zhuer closed the doors tightly. Under the light of the lamp, he anxiously unfolded the paper, which only had two words on it: Afterlife.

Two words, she read for a long time, then lifted the lampshade and threw the paper inside, watching the flames engulf it.

So she was called Morong Gan because the Empress died.

What would the Emperor do if the Empress died? After killing Morong Gan, he would then send people to kill her, and eliminate all those who threatened him. This was the work of a king.

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The two personal guards looked at the wine in Yue Xiang's hands and said with great difficulty, "Princess, your subordinate is on duty and cannot drink alcohol."

"You're not even giving me face?" Bai Qianfan held in her hand a large bowl of steaming hot wild chicken meat. "On such a cold day, drink some alcohol to warm your body. It's still far from daybreak.

"It really won't work. We can't drink it."

"Alright, I won't make things difficult for you guys. If you don't drink, you should at least have a bowl of delicious wild chicken meat, right? We specifically went to the market to buy them, and everyone had a share. The other two people who ate with us just now only you two haven't had any.

"Eat, eat," said the laurel. "The princess has already been brought to you, and you won't give her any face if you continue to decline."

The two guards looked at each other, feeling warm in their hearts. It was normal for them to be hungry and cold at night, but once they were well, they would be over. No one took it seriously, they did not expect the Princess Chu to remember them, so saying that they were not moved was fake.

They were all simple and honest people, so they didn't say much. They reached out to grab the bowls of meat and started chewing on them.

"Is it fragrant?"

"Fragrant!"

"Eat more when it smells good," Bai Qianfan said. "Since you guys don't want to drink this wine, just pour it out." As she said that, she signaled Yue Xiang to pour the wine.

The personal guard instinctively stopped him, "It's better not, pouring it is quite a waste." He looked at his companion and hesitantly said, "Why don't we drink it? A bowl of wine won't be a problem."

Although the wild chicken meat was fragrant, without the wine, it still felt a bit less fragrant. Royal guard Yi looked at the fragrant wine and swallowed his saliva. "Let's not disappoint the wangfei and drink."

Bai Qianfan personally brought the alcohol to their hands, smiling as she said, "Drink it, a bowl of alcohol is fine."