boyutpedia Chapter 166 Drinking Order
Chapter 166 Drinking Order
Before Chu Musheng could speak, the Empress Dowager spoke with dissatisfaction.
"This is a celebration banquet for the soldiers returning to the capital.
Those who come to the banquet are either officials from the court or the iron-blooded men of our dynasty.
Moreover, when the soldiers relaxed and celebrated, they would inevitably talk, laugh and drink. As a woman, the Queen Mother should not attend such a banquet.
I see, someone must have not understood the rules and made random arrangements!"
Xiao Dezi was so scared that he trembled and said while crawling on the ground.
"Grand Empress Dowager, please calm down. I am only carrying out your orders."
Chu Musheng frowned slightly and said:
"Mother, calm down. I think the Queen Mother also has good intentions and wants to celebrate the victory of the soldiers together."
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly.
"Good intentions? Sheng'er, don't speak for her. Women should abide by the rules of the harem and consider the occasion when appearing in public."
Isn't it that the Queen Mother is trying to befriend the ministers in the court by claiming that the Emperor is young and needs his mother's care?
Chu Musheng pondered for a moment.
"Mother, I will go see what the Queen Mother has to say before making a final decision."
The Queen Mother waved her hand.
"That's all, go ahead. Don't forget the rules of our ancestors."
Chu Musheng nodded and followed Xiao Dezi to the Empress Dowager's palace.
His guards were waiting outside the palace.
When they arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace, Empress Dowager Wei Ling'er was waiting anxiously, and the little emperor was not around.
Seeing Chu Musheng coming in alone, Queen Mother Wei Linger quickly stood up and straightened her dress.
He looked at Chu Musheng with a smile.
"Prince Regent, you are finally here."
Chu Musheng stopped far away from her.
"Queen Mother, according to the rules, you are not allowed to attend this celebration banquet."
The Queen Mother flicked her sleeves and took two steps forward.
"I know this rule, but I just want to show my appreciation to the soldiers.
Besides, the Emperor is still young, and without me watching over him, he wouldn't know what polite words to say."
"With this prince here, the Queen Mother has nothing to worry about."
Chu Musheng said as he looked around.
"Where's the Emperor? I will personally teach him how to face the court officials today."
The Queen Mother sighed.
"Well, then, let's do as the Regent said. The Emperor is currently in his bedroom, and I will take him there right away."
"No need, I will go there myself."
Chu Musheng turned and left after saying this.
Queen Mother Wei Ling'er stamped her feet in anger behind him.
How could the Regent, such a blockhead, be so unromantic?
I am giving you one last chance regardless of past grudges. Do you really think that I must have you?
The last time she went back to Duke Wei's mansion, she accidentally saw a handsome young man next to her half-brother.
If you don't obey me tonight, I will go find that handsome young man and make you regret it later.
Chu Musheng brought the little emperor into the banquet hall, placed him on the throne and left him alone.
Watch from time to time?
Teach me step by step?
A woman's view!
When I was his age, I could practice calligraphy and martial arts.
A loving mother often loses her sons.
In the future, my children will never be like flowers in a greenhouse. They must learn to care for their parents early on.
Chu Mucheng threw away this small burden and chatted and laughed freely with the returning soldiers.
Chu Musheng asked Sheng Er and Sheng Wu to serve the wine that was offered by the soldiers and court officials.
The reason is that I don't want to go back smelling of alcohol and bother the princess and the baby in the womb.
The civil and military officials who had been showered with dog food were already lying down.
Everyone should eat and drink.
Not to mention, without the women at the banquet, the men relaxed a lot.
They talked a lot, played drinking games, and recited poems, each of them like a drunk Li Bai.
He didn't care whether the poem rhymed or not, he just recited it.
Some people even banged dishes and sang.
As soon as the singing started, people started banging dishes and bowls to accompany the music.
Then, a civil servant came onto the stage with his long hair flowing and his long sleeves swinging, dancing even better than the dancer.
The hall was filled with noise and the men were singing and dancing joyfully.
It doesn't matter if it's ugly, no woman will see it anyway.
Chu Musheng adapted very well.
He was not only good at literature, he was also good at martial arts.
He could sit in the imperial study and review memorials, change the situation in the court, and he could also go to the battlefield to deploy troops and bravely kill the enemy.
He once guarded the border in the north, drank and chatted with the men in the army, and used foul language all the time.
But when he returned to Shengjing City, he was the regent of the dynasty.
The noble upbringing of the royal family turned him into the elegant, noble and superior prince.
The little emperor was trembling on the throne. Without his mother by his side, he felt like he had lost his backbone.
In a panic, he picked up the juice on the imperial table and drank it, but soon he felt the urge to urinate.
Fortunately, he still has his father-in-law who has served him since he was a child.
The eunuch kept helping the little emperor go to the toilet, and then he would drink juice when he came back.
Chu Musheng left early. He wanted to return home early so as not to let the princess wait too long.
Sheng Er, Sheng Wu and the others were still drinking with the soldiers. The one who escorted Chu Mu Sheng back to the palace was Sheng Liu, the commander of the imperial guards.
After leaving the palace, Chu Musheng got on the carriage of Prince Sheng's mansion, and Sheng Liu rode a horse to accompany him outside the window.
"I heard that the Duke of Wei and his men surrounded my princess on the street today?"
Chu Musheng asked calmly while sitting in the carriage.
"Yes, when the princess travels, she is accompanied not only by secret guards, but also by the guards led by Sheng San. I have stepped in to take charge of this matter. I beg Your Highness to forgive me."
Sheng Liu bowed in response while riding on his horse, feeling uneasy. Not only had he overstepped his authority, he had also falsely conveyed the prince's order.
At that time, he was passing by with his men and heard from passers-by that Duke Wei and Princess Sheng had quarreled.
Worried about the princess's safety, he took the initiative to lead his troops to rescue the princess.
Sheng Liu knew in his heart that even if he didn't go, Duke Wei would not dare to do anything to Princess Sheng.
But the princess was pregnant with the prince's child, and Sheng Liu was afraid that something might happen to the princess in the crowded streets.
Chu Musheng was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke.
"Never mind. You're acting out of a desire to protect your master. I don't blame you. Tell your men to keep an eye on the Queen Mother and Duke Wei, and report any unusual developments to me."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Liu was overjoyed and responded quickly.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness. I will keep it in mind!"
Inside the carriage, Chu Musheng frowned slightly, thinking about what happened today.
The Duke of Wei's Mansion has always been arrogant and domineering, relying on the fact that the Duke is the young emperor's grandfather.
This time, a bastard in his house dared to openly challenge his princess, and he would remember this.
As for the incense on his clothes in the palace, Chu Musheng guessed that it was probably tampered with by the Queen Mother.
The purpose is obvious.
If Chu Musheng was affected by the aphrodisiac incense, the Queen Mother would have the opportunity to get close to him.
At worst, whether Chu Musheng stayed in the palace or went back to Prince Sheng's Mansion to find a maid to solve the problem, it would affect the relationship between him and Princess Sheng.
The most vicious thing is that Chu Musheng couldn't help but have sex with the princess, and maybe he could even cause Princess Sheng to miscarry the fetus.
The Queen Mother's plan was to kill three birds with one stone. Chu Musheng was unwilling to bear any of the consequences. It was truly vicious and cruel.
Fortunately, he discovered it in time, but this time it really annoyed Chu Musheng.
We have to find a suitable reason to get rid of this empress dowager.