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It's been a long time since Li Yuanqing returned to Wuyu Pavilion, and the New Year's Day is approaching soon.

Although the front street looks a little deserted, red lanterns and red ribbons are hung in the middle courtyard and the backyard. Couplets and big Chinese characters with the word "Fu" have been pasted on the doors and entrances. Firecrackers and fireworks

, and a lot of preparations have been made.

At this time, all the people in Wuyu Pavilion, as well as most of the soldiers, gathered in the small square outside Yang Jiao's mother's yard, respectfully waiting for Li Yuanqing's return to celebrate the New Year together.

When Li Yuanqing came here, everyone knelt down and said, "General, happy New Year."

"Master, have a great New Year."

Looking at the young faces full of expectation in front of him, Li Yuanqing's originally heavy and long thoughts suddenly became much clearer.

There are so many young people full of vigor and hope who always follow him, Li Yuanqing, so why worry about great things happening?

"hehe."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Everyone, please get up. Jiao~Mother, are you ready for the banquet? Let's get started directly!"

Yang Jiao's mother hurriedly smiled and said, "Yuan Qing, you've already packed up everything. It's all hot stew and it will be served right away."

With that said, she hurriedly called the turtle slaves and maids around her and started serving the dishes.

Li Yuanqing didn't pay much attention to it and sat directly on the main table in the open air.

The surrounding crowd suddenly roared like a tsunami. If they weren't in the capital, everyone was deliberately suppressing it, and they might have directly knocked down the roof.

Of course, this must be Wuyu Pavilion. If the soldiers want to get drunk here, it will definitely not work.

But they were already prepared. They would have a short drink here and then return to the Sanfu Inn in the backyard, which was their home court!

As hot and fragrant stews were served, everyone started pouring wine, changing glasses, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.

Li Yuanqing didn't show any pretense, he personally brought wine and raised glasses to drink with the soldiers, girls and turtle slaves.

Soon, as fireworks were rising everywhere, the entire capital began to cheer happily.

Li Yuanqing also ordered the turtle slaves and soldiers to light the fireworks that had been prepared.

As the gorgeous fireworks rose into the night sky, the atmosphere in the entire venue reached a climax.

Looking at the colorful fireworks in the sky and the faces full of hope and expectation under the fireworks, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but feel happy.

Next year~, it will definitely be better!

In the corner of the crowd, Zhao Xiaoxiu was also staring blankly at the fireworks in the sky. Unknowingly, her beautiful eyes were filled with tears.

This was the first time in her life that she saw such wonderful fireworks, and it was also the first time that she ate such rich delicacies during the New Year.

Especially when there are so many people around to celebrate the New Year together, it’s really...

Not far from Zhao Xiaoxiu, Zhao Laizi, who was mingling at the table of soldiers, also had cold eyes at this time.

Li Yuanqing can really bring hope to others!

He is like the warmest fire.

It seems that as long as he is around, the surroundings will be filled with endless warmth.

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The entire celebration ceremony was over, it was already past midnight, almost 1:30 in the morning.

The soldiers have all returned to the Sanfu Inn, and the girls and turtle slaves have also gone back to rest. There are only a dozen of Yang Jiao's confidant maids, a few noble ladies, Zhao Mei and Li Liuli,

Still in the yard.

They will rest around Yang Jiaoniang's yard tonight.

Zhao Mei and Li Liuli went to prepare hot water, while Yang Jiao's mother accompanied Li Yuanqing, sitting on the large and comfortable sofa and chatting.

"Yuan Qing, if this is the case, haven't you been completely exposed? This is equivalent to giving the emperor a handle."

Although Yang Jiao's mother was very relieved that Li Yuanqing gave Huang Liji a big mouth, she was more worried about Li Yuanqing's safety.

From the bottom to the present, I don’t know how many mistakes I have made and suffered. Yang Jiao’s mother cherishes her current life very much. She will certainly not allow any accidents to happen to Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing understood Yang Jiao's mood. He smiled and played with her white and tender feet and said with a smile: "Jiao, you don't have to worry about this. The more silent I am, the more the emperor will push me further and test me further."

The bottom line. And today, I have taken action on this old dog Huang Liji. I have made it clear to the emperor where my bottom line is. Our new emperor is not a fool. Don’t worry, what happens next will happen to him.

They will be more powerful than us."

Yang Jiao's mother also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, but she was still a little worried and couldn't help but said: "Yuan Qing, but, he is the emperor after all..."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Jiao~Mother, the emperor is also a human being, and there are rules and regulations here, and he will never dare to mess around. Remember, we just need to be ourselves. We must not have the intention to harm others, but~, guard against others.

But the heart is indispensable.”

Yang Jiao's mother also realized at this time that Li Yuanqing must have had complete assurance at this time. Only then did her heart feel a little more settled, and she leaned softly into Li Yuanqing's arms.

After a moment, Yang Jiao's mother suddenly remembered and hurriedly leaned into Li Yuanqing's ear, whispering: "Yuanqing, Liuli, Liuli, this little girl is almost cooked. Anyway, Wuyu Pavilion is not in a hurry to open now. You

Don’t you want to eat her?”

Li Yuanqing smiled, but shook his head, "Don't worry about this. It's all meat in my pot, can it still fly?"

Yang Jiao's mother seemed to have expected that Li Yuanqing would say this, but she was not prepared. Her pretty face heated up slightly, and she quickly whispered a few words into Li Yuanqing's ear...

Li Yuanqing's eyes suddenly lit up, and he chuckled: "Jiao~Mother, you have considered this matter well. Tonight, I will force myself to give it a try."

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Wake up.

The first day of the first year of Chongzhen has arrived.

Of course, the big bosses are in charge of the matter of the reign. The new emperor, Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youjian, will also be busy with his next steps, offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, including a series of events for the emperor's relatives and relatives inside and outside the palace.

Canonization, etc.

When the dynasty officially begins, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong will have to wait at least until after the Shangyuan Festival to discuss their merits and rewards.

Yesterday, although Chen Zhong proposed to Li Yuanqing that he wanted to "make something happen" and further confirm their reputation as arrogant and domineering, it was considered as "self-defeating".

However, Li Yuanqing thought about it for a long time, but did not adopt Chen Zhong's suggestion. Instead, he told Chen Zhong that he should continue to keep a low profile and wait and see which way the wind blows.

Emperor Chongzhen was an extraordinary person after all.

Some things can be settled as soon as they are settled. If you push him too hard, God knows what kind of decision he will make.

In addition, it is the Chinese New Year, and if you cause trouble at this time, you are standing on the opposite side of most people.

After all, the country finally took a holiday, and it was the New Year's Day, so who would want to wipe someone's butt?

For ordinary people, the first day of the New Year is mainly about burning incense to worship ancestors, making offerings, inviting family members to the hall, burning incense and worshiping Buddha, etc.

But most of Li Yuanqing's family members are on Changsheng Island, and there are some scattered ones in Wuyu Pavilion, so they can be worshiped at home, which doesn't mean much.

Yang Jiao's mother suggested that today we all go to Jietai Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha.

Coming from later generations, Li Yuanqing could not be so pious towards Buddha, ghosts and gods.

However, Li Yuanqing was very interested in Buddhist doctrine.

Especially at Jietai Temple, many eminent monks once worshiped Buddha here. Li Yuanqing also wanted to experience the tranquility of Buddhism and cleanse his body and mind, so he agreed without much hesitation.

Yang Jiao~ My mother and I were all overjoyed immediately and went to work happily.

Although Wuyu Pavilion has not yet taken root at this time, transportation is quite convenient.

Li Yuanqing called Yang Lei, gathered 200 soldiers, took several carriages, and went straight to Jietai Temple near Mentougou in the southwest suburb of the capital.

At this time, transportation was far from as developed as it would be in later generations. In addition, the female family members were riding horse-drawn carriages, so they would not be able to go back and forth in one day. The soldiers had also prepared tents, weapons, and food, preparing to spend the night in the suburbs of Beijing and return to the city tomorrow.

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The carriage is spacious and comfortable. Although it is slightly bumpy, it is not a big problem.

But at this time, there were only two people, Li Yuanqing and Li Liuli, in the large and comfortable carriage.

Although Li Yuanqing didn't really eat Li Liuli last night, in fact, the intimacy between the two was already "negative". Li Yuanqing was already very familiar with Li Liuli.

In the carriage, Li Liuli was like a docile kitten, leaning on Li Yuanqing's legs obediently, gently beating his legs to relieve Li Yuanqing's fatigue. The faint shy blush on his pretty face could not be removed at all.

In fact, in order to keep Li Yuanqing fresh, Yang Jiao~niang was really worried...

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing was very satisfied with her concern, which made Yang Jiao's mother very happy.

Not long after, the carriage left the city from Xi'an Gate.

It was the Chinese New Year, there were a lot of cars and horses going in and out, and there was some congestion at the door.

But as soon as Li Yuanqing's flag was raised, everyone quickly and spontaneously moved out of the way, allowing Li Yuanqing to pass first.

At this time, although the communication effect was far less advanced than that of later generations, the speed of news dissemination was probably much slower than that of later generations.

The news that Li Yuanqing drove Huang Liji into a rage in the palace yesterday had already spread to the ears of interested people.

In addition to the reputation Li Yuanqing has accumulated over the years, who dares to compete with Li Yuanqing?

Isn’t that the old birthday star eating arsenic~shuang-----making himself unhappy?
To be continued...