Chapter 1: Eve of the Central Yuan

A bright moon, clear light shining into the green willows, revealing a small pavilion, with a curved red railing, half-rolled Hunan curtain, but a little woman leaned on the railing, with her double ring looking at the moon bun, her eyebrows were like distant black, her eyes were like autumn water, she held a small round fan in her hand, slowly waved, raised her pink face, and looked at ""Net.com .com)

Not far behind her, a girl with an embroidered shirt appeared, quietly spreading flowers and willows, rushing from behind the pavilion into the pavilion, covering the girl behind her, raising a pair of pink palms, and suddenly covering the girl's eyes.

She was startled and said coquettishly: "It's Sister You again, I always like to tease people quietly!"

The girl in green shirt put down her hand and laughed, "Minqiu, see who it is?"

Pei Minqiu turned around and saw that Pei You, who had always liked to tease others, was the honest and quiet Pei Xier, and couldn't help but smiled strangely: "Did you just come from Sister You? She has become naughty."

"I don't dare to see her, as if I owe her a few hundred yuan to hang her. How long my face has been stretched in the past two days, and I'm still naughty! It would be nice if I don't lose my skin."

Pei Minqiu also thought of Pei You's gloomy face, and couldn't help but smile. Suddenly, she remembered the misfortune of her marriage. She quickly stopped laughing and asked Pei Xier, "I heard that you went on a blind date today, what was the result?"

"Don't mention it. The Yu family said that there was a funeral in the capital today, and it was cancelled. My grandfather was also angry. Anyway, this matter would be ruined."

Pei Xier's grandfather was Pei Yun, but Pei Xier had always lived in Pei Ju's mansion and studied literary etiquette with a group of Pei family women, and had the best relationship with Min Qiu.

"Whose funeral was so grand that even the blind date was cancelled?" Minqiu asked in surprise.

Pei Xier sneer slightly, "Silly girl, don't you understand? This Yu family just made an excuse, it's just right! The three young men of the Yu family are as domineering as his father, so I'm satisfied with it."

Minqiu was a little absent-minded and asked in a low voice: "Is it the funeral of Duke of Chu?"

"It seems, I didn't pay attention."

Pei Xier glanced at her. Minqiu's concern for funerals was more than her marriage. She felt a little unhappy and stood up and said, "It's late at night, I have to go back. You can enjoy the cool air alone!"

Seeing that she was cautious, Minqiu stepped forward and held her arm and smiled, "You damn girl, you said you would like to cancel the blind date. I won't ask much. The day after tomorrow is the Zhongyuan Festival. I heard that there is the Ullambana lantern festival and there are hundreds of operas. Let's take a look together."

"Well! I want to go, but I'm afraid my elders won't be allowed. ("网7*"

"The clan rules just say that it is normal to not go out at night. Tomorrow is the day of the year. As long as we say it to our elders, it should be fine. Then call Sister You."

"Um!"

The two girls walked away talking and laughing.

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July 15th is the Buddhist Ullamban Festival, the Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, and it is also the folk ghost festival. Whether it is a Buddhist and Taoist grand event or a folk festival, the Zhongyuan Ghost Festival is always a grand festival. The day of the local officials' examination school, and the good times of the gathering of heaven and earth. On this day, various treasures are blooming in Buddhist temples, hundreds of plays parades, and the Ullamban lantern festival shines brightly and is extremely lively. It is another folk lantern watching event after the Lantern Festival.

Especially the powerful families who believe in Buddhism, this day is also the day when they practice Buddhism devoutly. Many wealthy families will place Ullambana in front of them, and various treasures are placed in it, hanged with lights to reflect, which will look dazzling at night and have a dazzling halo. It is called Buddha light by the people.

At this time, visiting the treasure lanterns in front of the powerful mansions is a great pleasure for the people in the capital. Before they knew it, evaluating who is the most treasure lantern and whose Buddha light is the most prosperous has become a topic for the people in the city to enjoy it. The festivals are still the same every year, and people are different every year.

Princess Leping Yang Lihua is also adamant in Buddhism. Although she is usually light and simple and close to nature, she cannot avoid the vulgarity of the Ullambana Festival. She will take out the precious pearls and jade under the box and decorate her Ullambana in order to seek the glory of Buddha.

Yang Lihua's Ullambana is a large white jade basin with a diameter of one zhang. It is a priceless treasure in itself. It is a property of the Northern Zhou Dynasty imperial palace. The basin is made of gold sand as rice and jade as vegetables. Then a three-foot coral is placed, which is full of jewelry and jade. Finally, a few Buddha lamps are hung to reflect. The entire Ullambana is particularly bright and dazzling, and the Buddha's flowers are dazzling. Last year, it was rated as the first basin of Ullambana in the capital.

Eighteen small pots are placed around the main Ullambana, but there are real fresh fruits and rice delicacies in them, which are for hungry ghosts escorted by the land officials to eat. On this day, heaven and earth are in harmony, and humans and ghosts are having fun together.

Yang Lihua personally decorated her Yulan Bon in the hall, but saw the prince Yang Zhao sitting beside him frowning and couldn't help but smile: "Zhaoer, it's not easy to come to the capital, you should smile, so that your father and mother will be happy. Why did I see you three times, and my face was full of sorrow after three times?"

Yang Zhao was officially crowned as the crown prince in February last year. It has been a year and a half. Not only did he not become thinner, but he became more obese. Now he cannot even walk and must be supported by the guards. Every time Yang Guang and Empress Xiao see him, he will be displeased. Yang Guang simply lives to guard Chang'an and will not enter the capital unless the imperial edict is issued.

This year, Yang Zhao went to Beijing to pay homage to his father in April. He had been living in the capital for three months. He was about to return to Chang'an when the deadline was over. He didn't want to go back, so he asked his father to stay in the capital for a few more months. However, Yang Guang was just not sure. In desperation, he could only come and ask the emperor to plead for him. ("" website .com)

Yang Zhao sighed and said, "I think it's strange. There is no reason to let the prince stay by my side to assist in state affairs, but let the prince stay away from the place. It is completely opposite to the emperor's grandfather in the past and is not consistent with the etiquette system of all dynasties. Although I cannot lead troops to fight, there is no problem in handling the court affairs and assisting in discussing military and national affairs. I don't understand. Since I don't want me to participate in state affairs, why bother to be crowned my prince? Just enthrone him directly."

Yang Zhao was quite resentful in his words. He guarded Xijing and did nothing all day long. However, his brother, King of Qi, was able to go to court every day to hear about state affairs, and even some military and national affairs, which was completely reversed, just like he was the King of Qin and Yang was the crown prince.

Yang Lihua understood his situation and smiled and said, "Your father is kind-hearted. You know that you are in poor health. You will be able to rest in Xijing and regulate your health. One reason is that your father is still in his prime. When he grows older and becomes weak, he will naturally call you to assist in government affairs. Two reason is that King Qi has changed a lot in the past two years and is positive. Your father also wants to find something for him to completely get rid of the aura of playboys. So letting him go to court and participate in government affairs does not mean that you are too careful."

"Hmph! Can he get rid of the aura of a playboy?"

Yang Zhao snorted disdainfully, "The things he did can be kept from his father, but not from me, he......"

Seeing that the emperor's eyes were sharp, Yang Zhao did not dare to continue talking. After a while, he sighed, changed the subject and tentatively said: "Uncle, today is Yang Situ's funeral, and the ceremony is extremely grand and generous. My father also gave him the titles of Taiwei Gong, Hongnong and other prefectures of ten counties. I heard rumors in Chang'an that Yang Taiwei was forced to death by his father. Now it seems that this is wrong!"

Yang Lihua ignored him and took a jade watermelon and hung it on the coral branch. She felt very dissatisfied. Just like last year, she had no new ideas, so she ordered her confidant maids, "Go and bring the 81 little jade Buddhas in my treasure chest."

Several maids agreed and turned around. Yang Lihua simply picked all the jewelry from the coral branches. Seeing that the maids around him were gone, Yang Zhao whispered: "I heard that the Yang family has a lot of complaints about his father. He hid Yang Situ's body in an ice cellar for forty-nine days before he was buried. He also said that the tea was cold when he left. The father was solemn to the dead, but the living were cold."

Yang Lihua smiled faintly, "I am not interested in the Yang family, don't tell me this."

"Young aunt is a little insincere!"

Yang Zhao smiled and said, "Last year, Yang Yuanqing's victory in Fengzhou, all the ministers thought that Yang Yuanqing was young and should not be granted high titles. The father only wanted to be appointed as the deputy general manager of Fengzhou. The imperial edict was issued, but the emperor wrote letters three times, struggling to resist the controversy and force his father to change the imperial edict. If the emperor had no intention of the Yang family, why would he do this?"

"The Yang family is the Yang family, and Yuanqing is the Yuanqing, these are two different things!"

Speaking of this, Yang Lihua's tone suddenly became stern, "Zhaoer, you are the crown prince after all, the crown prince of a country, you should have the country and compassion for the people of the world. How come you become like a woman? You talk about such boring things on the streets and alleys all day long. No wonder your father is disappointed with you. Even I don't like you anymore. Zhaoer, you have really changed a little."

Yang Zhao's face was flushed. He lowered his head. After a long time, he sighed: "I don't want to change, but I have lived in Xijing for a long time and have not heard of state affairs. It is a great blessing to know that these are. Otherwise, I can only play grass and watch monkey plays, or just play horns, watch illusions, listen to songs and dances, or what else can I do?"

The more he spoke, the more sad he became, Yang Zhao couldn't help but burst into tears. Yang Lihua looked at him, her eyes gradually became softer, showing a hint of pity. She sighed and said, "Okay! I'll tell you about your father and let you live for a few more months. If you have time, you should also go and say more to your father and mother, be filial, you are their eldest son, and they will like you."

Yang Zhao cried with joy. As long as the emperor was willing to speak for him, he could stay. He was extremely grateful, but he couldn't stand up. He had to bow and thank him, "Thank you, my nephew, remember it in my heart."

Seeing that he couldn't stand up, Yang Lihua felt regret and pitiful in her heart, and shook her head gently.

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It is mid-July, and it is early autumn. Although the day is still hot, it is getting cooler in the morning and evening. Passers-by also try to choose to travel in the morning and evening to make it cool.

Compared with Chang'an, the official road in Luoyang is wider and straight, and the soil on the road is very tight and strong. After two years of repair, there is still no grass growing. Moreover, walking along the way is not as dusty as the road in Guanzhong. There are tall trees planted on both sides. It is the heat at this time, and the autumn tiger is showing its might, but the shade on this official road is dense, with a cool breeze, and a trace of cool water is contained in the air.

That afternoon, a group of people came to the official road west of Luoyang. It was Yang Yuanqing and his party who were returning to Beijing to attend the funeral. There were only thirteen people in total. In addition to Yuanqing and Yang Wei, there were Yuanqing's maid Lucha, and ten personal soldiers accompanied him.

There are no regulations on personal soldiers in the Sui system, but there can be entourages. The number of entourages is also determined by the level of official titles. The higher the rank, the more entourages. There is an important medal position in Yang Yuanqing's official position. Kaifu Yi and the three entourages, and the most important thing is the word "Kaifu". In the Northern Wei Dynasty, this means that the military mansion can be built by itself, so it is called Kaifu. In the Great Sui Dynasty, the military mansion cannot be opened by itself, but Kaifu means that the mansion can be established and there can be entourage servants. Therefore, Yang Yuanqing brought ten personal soldiers and did not exceed the system. On the contrary, this is a low-key expression. The masters of wealthy families traveled, and there were more than ten entourages.

It was also the first time that Yang Yuanqing came to Luoyang, Xindu. After walking on the road for twenty days, his grief gradually faded away, leaving only a deep sadness hidden in his heart. He was silent all the way. After entering Guanzhong, he also had a little chat and laughter to try his best to relieve everyone's depression on their journey.

He saw Yang Wei depressed all the way and knew that he was sorry for him. If he had not concealed it for half a month, they would rush back in time when they received the first letter, and maybe they would finally meet their grandfather.

Yang Yuanqing had advised him several times, but it took a lot of time on the road. Even if they were rushing non-stop, it would be too late. However, Yang Wei was always in a difficult situation and Yang Yuanqing didn't want to persuade him anymore.

Yang Yuanqing has been paying attention to the big trees on both sides. Seeing that the big trees along the way were newly planted, he sighed in his heart that in ancient times, the survival rate of transplanting big trees was extremely low, so there is also a saying that "people move to live, trees move to die". Only by transplanting ten trees can one survive. There are dense big trees dozens of miles along the way, and at least ten thousand trees are more than ten thousand. How much manpower and material resources does it take?

He also heard in Wuyuan County that Luoyang Xindu was extremely luxurious. He was a little unbelievable, because Yang Guang issued an order that Xindu must be simple, but now even a tree on an official road is planted so luxuriously, other projects can be imagined.

Yang Yuanqing knew in his heart that this was Yang Guang's style of doing things. He liked to do big things and was generous. It was completely different from the frugality of the late emperor. Yang Guang always grasped the progress of the construction of the Xindu, if he had not acquiesced to him, how could the Xindu dare to build it so magnificently?

"Young Master, there is always a little wetness in the air. Is it because it is close to the Yellow River?" the little maid Lucha asked with a smile.

Green Tea has been with Yang Yuanqing for nearly two years. She is thirteen years old this year. She is wearing a thin silk green dress. She is smart, well-behaved and understanding. Yang Yuanqing also likes her quite. She is not beautiful, but she has a round face and is well-behaved and cute. Especially when she is petite, she rides a majestic tall horse, which makes her look inconsistent. She and Yang Wei, who is riding a camel, are the focus of others' attention.

An old man next to him heard her question and smiled and replied to Yang Yuanqing: "Miss, this is not the water vapor of the Yellow River!"

"Where is this water vapor from that old man? It's so cool?" Green Tea turned his head and asked with a smile.

The old man pointed to a long black line in the distance and said with a smile: "Did the girl see that black line? It is the wall of Huitongyuan, which is the emperor's garden forest. It is surrounded by two hundred miles and there is an artificial lake with a radius of more than ten miles. It is said that there are three islands of Penglai in the lake. The pavilions and towers inside are made of gems and beautiful jade. The water vapor we feel is blowing from the lake there."

"Ah! The emperor likes lake so much, so why not move to us. There is Wuliangsuhai there, which is endless. I guarantee he likes it."

Yang Yuanqing gently knocked on her head and said with a smile: "Don't talk nonsense when you enter the capital, especially don't talk nonsense about the emperor. Be careful to arrest you in prison."

Green Tea was so scared that she stuck out her tongue and didn't dare to say more. At this time, the old man next to her pointed in the distance and smiled: "Look, the capital has arrived!"

Yang Yuanqing also saw a magnificent and magnificent new city bathed in the sun, with a magnificent atmosphere and a vast atmosphere. Luoyang, the new capital of the Great Sui Dynasty, was in July of the second year of Daye, and Yang Yuanqing was back.

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Chapter completed!