This is a somewhat strange family dinner.

Other family banquets, especially those on New Year's Eve like today, are harmonious and happy, no matter how poor or rich. However, although this royal family banquet is many times better than other families, the overall atmosphere seems extremely depressing and no one speaks.

Only when Sun Yong, a father, asked a prince what he was, would he put down his chopsticks and answer a few words carefully. And even when eating and drinking, they would stutter a little, and the wine was just a little touching on his lips, which meant it.

Such a strange family dinner will occur. On the one hand, the Tian family has always been strict in rules, and the strict atmosphere in the palace makes all children dare not let go; on the other hand, it is because Sun Yong has always been very indifferent to his children and is even more careful, so there is not much affection between father and son and daughter.

But even so, the etiquette you should have was obtained. At this time, King Jing Sunqi asked with a smile: "Father, is your dragon body really great? I heard that you have been recuperating in the palace and have never seen it even with the foreign ministers, but I am really worried."

"Haha, my body is pretty good. I just felt a cold before, but after careful treatment from the imperial physicians, I have been much better. But you, especially you, have been weak since childhood, so don't get sick in this winter." The emperor was quite satisfied with King Jing's performance and said with a smile.

Sun Qi is indeed the one who reassuring Sun Yong is the most relieved of all the philosophers, because he was weak due to injuries since childhood, and he always suddenly got sick. Naturally, he did not care about power at all. He only played the role of a filial son and had no idea of ​​seizing the position of crown prince.

So he became the prince closest to the emperor, and the most inconspicuous prince in the court. He had no team of his own, so he read books in the mansion and drew a few paintings, which really fully demonstrated the state of the idle prince.

Now that the father cares about him, Sun Qi also looked grateful and said in a hurry: "Thank you, my father, for your concern. My son will naturally take good care of him and not let his father worry."

"Haha, that's great. If all the princes can be like you, like Sun Bi, not only will I not have to worry about it, but I can also do something for me." The emperor seemed to be moved again, but when he said this, he glanced at the prince intentionally or unintentionally.

He was looking forward to the prince's actions to make a mistake. With his understanding of his son, Sun Cong may have exploded under heavy pressure.

In that way, I got the excuse to take Sun Cong's position as crown prince.

But to his surprise, Sun Cong was quite calm this time. Although he kept lowering his head and didn't speak much, he was still stable and did not get distracted because of the current situation.

He had grown up... The emperor made a judgment in his heart, but asked again: "Prince, what do you think of the great victory of the British King in the northern border?"

Sun Cong was slightly shocked and immediately whispered: "My son is also very happy for my father and the people of Dayue. I think that after today, my northern border will be boundless. Not only will the people live a good life steadily, but the court's fiscal expenditure will also be saved. Only in this way can I become the prosperous era of Dayue."

"The prince's words are indeed reasonable, but in the eyes of the minister, the most important thing is that my Dayue has another famous general who can guard the border. Although his seventh brother was not famous in the army before, after this battle, everyone in the world will know his power. In this case, no one dared to raise an army to threaten my Dayue's stability." Sun Lin also spoke, as if he wanted to compete with the prince for a show.

After seeing this son who once valued the most, but was the first one to disappoint him, the emperor hummed softly: "What you said is reasonable. It seems that the rewards of the King of England cannot be reduced. Prince, how do you think I should reward him?"

This was really putting pressure on him step by step, which naturally made the prince feel even more uncomfortable. The cup he just picked up was almost broken by him. After taking a deep breath, he replied hoarsely: "Thunder and Rain, can it be Jun's kindness? Seventh brother has made such a great contribution, so naturally, you, your father, will give me a reward."

This answer is really easy to leak, and Sun Yong couldn't even pick him up the wrong one. He could only take a drink and suppress his dissatisfaction.

Next, they chatted casually, but the scene was still deserted and they didn't drink much. When the second update was approaching, the children stood up one after another, kowtowed to their father, and then all retreated.

The royal family did not eat well for this New Year's Eve dinner. Several princes and princesses didn't even fill their stomachs. So after leaving the palace, many people hurried out, thinking of leaving the palace quickly and returning to their mansion to eat something, and at least fill their stomachs.

But there are exceptions among these people - the prince fell behind all his brothers and sisters, and walked out slowly. To outsiders, he seemed to be like this because he was in a heavy mood and had too many worries. But only he himself knew that this was a purpose.

Even though he walked slowly, he still came to the palace gate. All the imperial guards guarding there bent down to salute, respectfully sending the crown prince out of the palace.

Under their eyes, the prince's carriage did leave the palace gate quickly. However, the prince himself did not really leave at this time. Under the cover of darkness and under the arrangement of Lin Tianxiang, he and Qu Wangyang, who had already changed into eunuchs, had already hidden in a small hall next to the palace gate.

After a while, Lin Tianxiang also came in quietly. His expression was unprecedentedly solemn, and even a little nervous: "Dian... Your Highness..." He really wanted to persuade him, otherwise he might as well forget it.

After all, what they were going to do this time was unforgivable. Once the incident happened, it would be a major event for the nine clans to be killed.

Sun Cong's face turned pale, but he was calmer than ever before: "Are you all arranged?"

"The palace gates are all people I have promoted, and there is no problem with loyalty. As long as news comes out of the palace, we will spread the news as soon as possible, and then the city will respond." Lin Tianxiang still responded truthfully.

"Very good, as long as this happens, I will never forget your contribution... I will never forget your contribution. What do you think of the title of Duke Zhenguo?" Sun Cong suddenly changed his claim at this moment, and his eyes were full of sharp light, which really made people feel a bit of the demeanor that the emperor should have.

Lin Tianxiang was moved by this and swallowed violently, then knelt down: "I thank Your Majesty for your great reward. For Your Majesty to achieve great things, I will do my best to do my best, and I will do my best to pieces!"

"Very good, you'll be guarding the palace gate next. No matter what happens in the palace, no one can get in and disturb you. Until I get news!" Sun Cong said that, he reached out and patted his shoulder twice before giving Qu Wangyang a wink, and the master and servant slowly walked out the door.

During the next journey, the two of them met several groups of patroling imperial guards. However, at this time, they seemed to be able to invisible. Even if they walked past these imperial guards, they turned a blind eye, allowing them to successfully arrive in front of the emperor's bedroom around the third day of the day.

What was somewhat unexpected was that the lights were still bright in the bedroom at this time, and the emperor had not even been to bed. However, the eunuchs and palace maids who served were almost all arranged to leave. It seemed as if the emperor had already known that his rebellious son would come to the door, so he had waited here early.

This idea made Sun Cong, who came here, obviously hesitate for a moment, but his thought of regretting retreating was changed so he threw it aside.

The arrow has already come out of the string, how could it be possible to turn around? After tonight, I will either ascend to the 95th position, but I will just die. There is no other possibility!

As he finally gritted his teeth and decided, he suddenly stepped out, and at the same time he winked at Qu Wangyang, who had been silent and only followed him. The latter immediately understood and shook his body and was already ahead of him. While entering quickly, he spread out a certain aura unique to the master without hesitation and directly attacked the entire audience.

...

Under the same night sky, the northern grassland thousands of miles away.

Bonfires burned in the original settlement of a tribe, but now the owner here has been replaced by a branch of the Northern Expedition Army led by Sun Bi to search for the enemy.

This army of thousands of people found a Guirong tribe that escaped the net yesterday. Without any hesitation or kindness, they attacked decisively and completely wiped out the small tribe of two or three thousand people, and it was another one that was left without leaving any chickens and dogs. Then, everything here belonged to them.

It was the New Year, and Sun Bi did not rush to lead the troops to search again, but instead stationed on the spot, took out the wine, meat and food sent by the logistics, and drank happily with the soldiers and had a big meal. It was also considered that it was the New Year here.

At this time, Sun Bi and his subordinates were already drunk, everyone's faces were red, and even their tongues were heard: "Master, you... are the most capable generals we have met. We sincerely accept you. In the future, as long as you say a word, we will be willing to do anything."

"Yes, yes, Grandmaster, I want me to say that you are the one who deserves the emperor among the princes today. As long as you speak, I believe that hundreds of thousands of brothers in the northern border will be willing to help you..." This person even drank too much and spoke without saying a word.

But this sentence attracted the approval of more soldiers around, and they nodded and said, "That's it, Prince, if you speak, we will definitely help you to the end!"

Sun Bi did not react too violently, but just smiled and said, "You are drunk. Now that your father is in full swing, I have never thought about the emperor or something..." Speaking of this, his expression suddenly changed, and his hand suddenly pressed his heart, and an unprecedented sense of fear arose from the bottom of his heart, which made him feel his heartbeat pause.
Chapter completed!