In an instant, Lunar New Year's Eve already. 转眼之间,除夕已至。 Yesterday, Ouyang Shuo invited the Literary and Military hundred officers in Xia Palace, attended the banquet, not only had in Capital Fifth Class above Chancellor, proceeded to the capital in 12 position Viceroy as well as the armed forces that reported on activities five Commander. 昨天,欧阳朔在夏宫宴请文武百官,参加宴会的不仅有在京正五品以上的大臣,还有赴京述职的十二位总督以及军中五位统领。 The luxury of lineup, is dumbfounded stunning. 阵容之豪华,让人瞠目结舌。 Viceroy with Commander or a Defendant Govern province, or guards a boundary, is the Imperial Court real power factions, it may be said that governor. Their this time going to the capital naturally are not simple talking about old days, but is body bears heavy responsibility. 总督跟统领们或守牧一省,或镇守一境,都乃朝中实权派,可谓封疆大吏。他们此番进京自然不是简单的叙旧,而是身负重任。 After Spring Festival, Ouyang Shuo will convene greatly toward the meeting. 春节过后,欧阳朔就将召开大朝会。 ............ ………… Xia Palace, Zhao magnificence Dian. 夏宫,昭华殿。 Zhao magnificent palace is situated southwest Royal Palace, is the place of Ouyang Shuo foreign giving a banquet. 昭华殿坐落于王宫西南角,乃欧阳朔对外设宴之地。 When brings forth the Spring Festival, big Xia Palace already dressed up one newly, everywhere is decorated with lanterns and colored streamers, but compares the folk optional, in palace pavilion were many one point of custom, has added solemn and respectful. 时逢新春佳节,诺大的夏宫早已装扮一新,处处张灯结彩,只是相比民间的随意,宫阁之中多了一分规矩,添了一丝肃穆。 All must the cartridge Imperial Family etiquette, not be possible to have the slight careless mistake. 一切都得暗盒皇家礼仪,不可有丝毫纰漏。 Therefore even if the Lunar New Year's Eve festival, whom does not have to dare in the palace to play to create a disturbance. 因此即便是除夕佳节,也没谁敢在宫内嬉戏打闹。 In Zhao magnificence Dian already arranged sandalwood cases several, the case several on is suspending the peanut, walnut and other assorted dry fruit, what is stranger, in this deep winter season, can see the banana, pineapple, orange and other seasonal fruits unexpectedly. 昭华殿中早已摆下一张张紫檀木案几,案几上摆着花生、核桃等各色干果,更稀奇的是,在这隆冬时节,竟能见到香蕉、菠萝、橙子等时令水果。 Looks at that glittering and translucent carving peel, shortly after just took off likely, making the person express admiration. 看那晶莹剔透的果皮,像是刚摘下不久,让人啧啧称奇。 Great Xia has not certainly mastered any greenhouse planting technique, does not have the refrigerator of modernization to maintain freshness, these fruits are Morocco Province present tribute the year ago with Somalia Province. 大夏当然没掌握什么大棚种植技术,也没有现代化的冰箱保鲜,这些水果都是摩洛哥行省跟索马里行省在年前进贡的。 Once in a while also has to be from the fresh milk that the Xingzhou County Southeast Asia fruit as well as Auckland district sends. 间或还有产自星州郡的东南亚水果以及奥克兰地区送来的鲜奶。 Under Transmission Array helps one another, anything can occur, Xia Palace has the fresh fruit that each region presents tribute throughout the year, has never broken, every morning can also drink presses out the milk that Auckland sends fresh. 在传送阵相助之下,什么都能发生,夏宫一年四季都有各地进贡的新鲜水果,从未断过,每天早上还能喝到奥克兰送来的鲜榨牛奶。 Then called rich Four Seas. 这才叫富有四海。 In the palace is burning fine charcoal fire, ignites the Somalia special product the spice, lets in the will of the people warm, one has driven out the severe coldness of winter, is really satisfied. 殿内烧着精致的炭火,点着索马里特产的香料,让人心里暖洋洋的,一下就驱除了冬日的严寒,实在惬意。 In the big main hall, Clan of Ouyang main member, and Clan of Lin Core Member, is counted again takes Song Tianxiong as is Song Family Core Member of head, is assemble. 诺大的大殿之内,欧阳氏一族主要成员,并林氏一族核心成员,再算上以宋天雄为为首的宋家核心成员,齐聚一堂。 Numerous, more than hundred more people. 林林总总,不下百余人。 Song Wen and Song Wu two brothers in the row, the Song Tianxiong facial expression somewhat are impressively strange, he counted on status that under the daughter Song Jia birth son, may consolidate the Song Family wife's or mother's family. 宋文、宋武两兄弟赫然在列,宋天雄的神情则有些怪异,他原本指望女儿宋佳诞下子嗣,可稳固宋家外戚的地位。 Where thinks that Your Kingship has played such one unexpectedly. 哪里想到,王上竟然玩了这么一出。 Even if the emperor's relatives, there is the difference of friend or stranger. In Ouyang, natural status of lineage/vein with is most honored with Grandpa Ouyang Shuo, again is the collateral branch, its under is Ouyang Shuo mother's Lin, Song Jia female clan Song. 即便是皇亲国戚,也有亲疏之别。欧阳氏中,跟欧阳朔爷爷一脉同支的自然地位最尊贵,再就是旁支,其下才是欧阳朔母亲的林氏,宋佳母族宋氏。 Everybody presses the careful arranged seating order, one by one is taking a seat. The main hall on is suspending a row of case several, has four seats, is the tonight's guest of honor seat. The seat more approaches the guest of honor seat, status is higher. 大家按着精心安排的座次,一一就坐。大殿正上摆着一排案几,只有四个座位,乃今晚的主宾席位。座位越靠近主宾席位,地位越高。 At the session already has the old man, there is a 5~6 year young child. 席间既有耄耋老者,也有五六岁的稚童。 Anyone, puts on taking care of careful preparation, particularly has Nobility in the body, is wears the gift of the emperor nobility clothing/taking, envy arises from bystanders. 无论是谁,一个个都穿着精心准备的服侍,尤其是有爵位在身的,更是穿着御赐爵服,羡煞旁人。 Sits under the hall, these people are not only cautious, and somewhat excitedly was waiting for the banquet starts, once for a while talked with left and right two, does not dare to speak loudly. 坐在堂下,这些人是既拘谨,又有些兴奋地等待着宴会开始,时不时跟左右交谈两句,都不敢大声说话。 The child who should play noisily, was restrained by the parents on the seat, does not wiggle forward law-abidingly. 本该吵闹嬉戏的孩童,被父母约束在座位上,不安分地扭来扭去。 The right corner, 11~12 year youngster, breaks off case several on bright yellow banana cautious, envies saying: „New moon elder brother is really fierce, anything eats can buy.” 右侧拐角,一位十一二岁的少年,拘谨地掰下案几上的一根黄橙橙的香蕉,羡慕说道:“朔哥哥真厉害,什么吃的都能买到。” It seems like this is a young glutton. 看来这是一位小吃货。 „Knows well, you must study well, in the future will be good to help busy of your elder brother.” Sits in youngster one side father the love sees the son, while urged sincerely. “知道就好,你可得好好读书,将来好帮你哥哥的忙。”坐在少年一侧的父亲一边宠爱地看着儿子,一边语重心长地叮嘱道。 To Ouyang, pleasant surprise like dropping from the clouds general. 对欧阳氏而言,惊喜就像从天而降一般。 This youngster father named Ouyang Gong, because in the reality goes to work in Bank, was worked in Four Seas Depository by arranged, hears very by thinking highly of Meng Zhida. 这位少年的父亲名叫欧阳恭,因为现实中就在银行上班,被安排在四海钱庄做事,听说很是受孟致达的器重。 Year ago, Ouyang Gong was sealed by the imperial edict is Second Grade Count, is in the clansman outstanding. To the Ouyang Family adult, so long as is willing to use the matter honestly, can walk is quick the several fold compared with the average man, and even ten several folds. 年前,欧阳恭被敕封为二等伯爵,算是族人中出类拔萃者。对欧阳家的成人而言,只要肯实心用事,就能走得比常人快数倍,乃至十数倍。 Remembered the boss and colleague to envy past, and even some flattering of flattering, Ouyang Gong full was sigh with emotion. Issues the imperial edict to seal the decree from Your Kingship, his family|home on the bustling place, the intercourse guest is continuous. 想起昔日上司、同僚羡慕,乃至有些谄媚的讨好,欧阳恭满是感慨。自王上下发敕封旨意,他家就门庭若市,往来客人络绎不绝。 Also there is past a colleague, the friend and schoolmate, and even merely were only the nodding acquaintance strangers, as long as can a little relate, visited to congratulate all. 既有昔日同僚,还有朋友、同学,乃至仅仅只是点头之交的陌生人,但凡能有点联系的,无不登门道贺。 Then called: „A person obtains enlightenment, followerss gain.” 这才叫:“一人得道,鸡犬升天。” The Ouyang Gong brains are sober, had not been corroded by these sugar-coated bullets, he fully realized that Ouyang Family can have the glory of today, nephew who in entire Lai Gong this has not sought a meeting. 欧阳恭的头脑还算清醒,没被这些糖衣炮弹腐蚀,他深知,欧阳家能有今天之荣耀,全赖宫中这位尚未谋面的侄子。 Which is the lighter and which is the heavier, Ouyang Gong minute of clarity of. 孰轻孰重,欧阳恭分的很清楚。 He heard that this time the imperial edict seals Nobility, two with nephew blood relationship very near male cousin, because usually misconduct, only obtains a Third Grade Baron imperial edict to seal. 他可是听说,此番敕封爵位,有两位跟侄子血缘非常近的堂兄,因为平日行为不检,只得到一个三等男爵的敕封。 Without doubt, this is a warning. 无疑,这是一种警告。 To that nephew's method, Ouyang Gong, although the old generation, may share that also only then gasps in admiration. 对那位侄子的手段,欧阳恭虽然年长一辈,可也只有叹服的份了。 ...... …… At exactly 6 : 00 pm, some court ladies sang: „Your Kingship harnesses!” 晚上六点整,有女官唱道:“王上驾到！” „Whish!”, In the palace hundred remaining guest simultaneously set out, the vision goes to northeast corner of the main hall. Sees only Ouyang Shuo to bring wife Song Jia and younger sister Bing'er as well as Little Aunt Lin Jing, leisurely. “哗！”的一下,殿内百余位客人齐齐起身,目光投向大殿东北角。只见欧阳朔带着妻子宋佳、妹妹冰儿以及小姨林靖,款款而来。 „Your Kingship secure!” “王上安！” everyone simultaneously cups one hand in the other across the chest to salute. 诸位齐齐拱手行礼。 Ouyang Shuo shows a faint smile, arrives at the seat of honor, under both hands presses, „today is the family reunion banquet, does not have the high and low difference. Present has my grandfather generation, uncle generation, there are child nephew, is the whole families, should not be too constrained.” 欧阳朔微微一笑,来到主座,双手下压,“今日是家宴,没有上下之别。在座的有我的爷爷辈,叔伯辈,也有子侄,都是一家人,就不要太拘束了。” Saying, Ouyang Shuo was taking the lead in sitting down. 说着,欧阳朔带头坐下。 „huā lā”, other people take a seat, the facial expression nature on face many. “哗啦”一下,其他人跟着就坐,脸上的神情自然了不少。 Although everybody is modern people, was not restricted by the feudal ethics and rites, may place the splendid Majestic Royal Palace main hall truly, saw with own eyes Palace Female Guard that outside the palace guards with deep veneration, in the palace the custom stands in one side court ladies as well as the palace maids, was not led into to one solemn and respectful atmosphere on own initiative. 虽说大家都是现代人,不受封建礼教拘束,可真正身处富丽堂皇的王宫大殿,眼见殿外肃然守卫的宫廷女卫,殿内规矩侍立在一侧的女官以及宫女们,不自觉地就被带入到一种肃穆的气氛中去。 Everybody had not thought why not proper, on the contrary, this is a glory. 大家并没觉得有何不妥,相反,这是一种荣耀。 Household glory. 家族的荣耀。 They as if foresee, Ouyang Family also like Di Family of legend, Illuminating the Nine Provinces. 他们似乎预见,欧阳家也将像传说的帝家一样,光耀九州。 The banquet operates the seat, has the palace maid to provide delicacy delicacies, in small generation, but can also obtain red envelope that Ouyang Shuo sends out personally, presses on the tray, asks for an good fortune. 宴会开席,自有宫女送上一盘盘美味佳肴,小一辈中,还能得到欧阳朔亲自送出的红包,压在托盘上,讨一个吉利。 The both sides have the orchestra performance, center the main hall has the dance to add to the fun. 两侧有乐队演奏,大殿正中有歌舞助兴。 Shortly after beginning, Ouyang Shuo raises glass, immediately music idle time, main hall for it one static. Many people on the scene are first time see the legendary character in this legend, is unconsciously curious. 开场不久,欧阳朔举杯,顿时鼓乐停歇,大殿为之一静。在场很多人都是第一次见到这位传说中的传奇人物,不觉好奇。 Ouyang Shuo sets out, „today is the Lunar New Year's Eve festival, day that the whole family reunites, we can gather together, is really not easy. Great Xia of yesterday has become, Great Xia of tomorrow, but also depended on everyone hand in hand.” 欧阳朔起身,“今天是除夕佳节,一家人团聚的日子,我们能聚在一起,实属不易。昨日之大夏已成过去,明日之大夏,还有赖诸位携手。” „I respect everybody one cup!” “我敬大家一杯！” Saying, Ouyang Shuo tosses down. 说着,欧阳朔一饮而尽。 This is Ouyang Shuo locates the most explicit statement to Household, everyone on the scene, the adult male all facial expression is particularly excited, thump thump in liquor the cup does. 这是欧阳朔对家族定位最明确的一次表态,在场诸位,尤其是成年男子无不神情激动,咕咚咕咚将杯中酒一口干。 Carefree dripping. 畅快淋漓。 The banquet then reaches the peak, Ouyang Shuo says with a smile: „Everybody does not need cautious on the seat, at will.” 宴会由此进入高峰,欧阳朔笑道:“大家不必拘谨在座位上,随意一点。” Saying, he is leading wife Song Jia personally with Bing'er, proposes a toast to the guest seat of most front. Song Jia has not worn the Queen ceremonial garments today, but wears a casual cloth, is worried to have the alienation. 说着,他亲自领着妻子宋佳跟冰儿,到最前排的宾客席位敬酒。宋佳今天没穿王后冕服,而是穿着一身常服,就是担心产生疏离感。 Bing'er wears a snow white classical Princess skirt, slim and graceful, usually, although mischievous, to such situation, actually just right, looked has received extremely good Education that acted bashful the palace etiquette. 冰儿穿着一身雪白的古典公主裙,亭亭玉立,平日里虽然调皮捣蛋,到了这样的场合,却将宫廷礼仪拿捏的恰到好处,一看就受过极好的教育。 Other people saw, sighed all. 旁人见了,无不感叹。 The family takes seriously each one is in the person Dragon and Phoenix, cannot but is convinced. 这一家子当真个个都是人中龙凤,不服都不行。 It may be said that Royal Household model. 可谓王室典范。 The front takes a seat is the old people in Household, three Marquis impressively in row. 前排就坐的都是家族中的老人,三位侯爵赫然在列。 Nobility highest old man named Ouyang Bo, is Grandpa Ouyang Shuo brother, by the rank, Ouyang Shuo also called the grandfather, was in Household a bloodline most intimate elder. 爵位最高的一位老者名叫欧阳伯,乃欧阳朔爷爷的胞兄,论辈分,欧阳朔也得跟着叫爷爷,算是家族中血脉最亲近的一位长者。 This grandfather is not quite healthy, the personal appearance is thin, on the face full is the wrinkle. 这位爷爷身体却不大好,身形消瘦,脸上满是皱纹。 „Grandfather, Happy New Year!” “爷爷,新年快乐！” Ouyang Shuo raises glass with a smile, Song Jia naturally is a happy couple. When big marriage Ouyang Family has not come any person, Song Jia this time was sees „parents-in-law” truly. 欧阳朔笑着举杯,宋佳自然是夫唱妇随。大婚时欧阳家没来什么人,宋佳这次才算是真正见“公婆”了。 On the Ouyang Bo face is brimming with the gentle smiling face, shivered to pat Ouyang Shuo's, said with a smile: „Good good woman, good, good!!!” 欧阳伯脸上洋溢着慈祥的笑容,颤抖着拍了拍欧阳朔的手,笑道:“佳儿佳妇,好,好啊！！！” Ouyang Shuo layer on layer nods, perhaps in this moment, he feels the Household strength and warmth. 欧阳朔重重点头,许是在这一刻,他才感受到家族的力量与温暖。 The banquet has continued to 7 : 30 pm. 宴会一直持续到晚上七点半。 Has had the family reunion dinner, everybody steps together the Emperor's garden, watches the Fireworks performance, drinks wine to make music. The children play to create a disturbance on the lawn, was very happy. 吃过团圆饭,大家一起移步御花园,观看烟火表演,饮酒作乐。孩子们在草地上嬉戏打闹,好不高兴。 That night Emperor's garden, is actually brilliantly illuminated. 这一夜的御花园,却是灯火通明。 As „landlord”, the Bing'er incarnation king of the children, is getting Ban male cousins and younger male cousins once more, frisks and scampers in the Emperor's garden recklessly, a while goes to the lake to look at the goldfish, a while provokes Panda. 作为“地主”,冰儿再次化身孩子王,领着一班堂兄、表弟们,在御花园肆意撒欢,一会儿去湖里看金鱼,一会儿又去招惹熊猫。 worry-free approximately. 无忧无虑。 Hears the Bing'er clear laughter by far, Ouyang Shuo sends out to smile. 远远听到冰儿清脆的笑声,欧阳朔发出会心一笑。 Bing'er is lonely. 冰儿是孤独的。 As the Ouyang Shuo status is more prosperous, Bing'er this only direct subordinate Princess naturally has become existence of being a focus of public attention, teaching Teacher are also severe. 随着欧阳朔地位越隆,冰儿这位唯一的嫡系公主自然成了万众瞩目的存在,授课的老师们也跟着严厉起来。 In Mountains and Seas City, these followed in the Bing'er buttocks following child, gradually diverges. 山海城中,那些原本跟在冰儿屁股后面的小孩,也都渐渐散去。 Status difference between Heaven and Earth, was doomed they unable to be together with Bing'er again safely. Even if the children think that their parents also meet thousand to bite Wan Zhu, cannot disrespect to Lordship, everything must let Your Highness Princess. 地位的天差地别,注定了他们再无法安然跟冰儿相处。即便孩子们想,他们的父母也会千叮万嘱,不可对主公不敬,凡是要让着公主殿下。 A time long time, gradually became estranged. 时间一久,也就渐渐疏远了。 Only with Bing'er equality of age Huo Chengjun, year to year follows side father Huo Guang, misses to see. Really when is bored, Bing'er this child can only be a companion with audiences Spirit Beast, thought aloud. 唯一跟冰儿年龄相当的霍成君,又常年跟在父亲霍光身边,无缘得见。实在无聊时,冰儿这孩子只能跟一众灵兽为伍,自言自语。 Sometimes Ouyang Shuo saw, unconsciously loves dearly. 欧阳朔有时见了,都不觉心疼。 He does not know, today when meets to Bing'er, is good is bad. 他不知道,今日之际遇对冰儿而言,到底是好是坏。 This time is willing overall to admit the clansman, the consideration in Ouyang Shuo not this aspect, or truly, only then with the hall brother and sister in the same place, Bing'er can play happy. 此番愿意全盘接纳族人,欧阳朔未尝没有这方面的考量,或者只有跟堂兄妹在一起,冰儿才能真正玩的开心吧。 bloodline is connected, is actually most unrestrained. 血脉相连,却是最无拘无束的。 „Has this laughter, then anything value.” Ouyang Shuo thinks in within heart secretly. “有这笑声,便什么都值了。”欧阳朔在心中暗暗想到。 Because Song Jia is pregnant in the body, early returned to the palace to rest. Ouyang Shuo stands in the pavilion, chatted, talks about his these years the life experience with an elder. 宋佳因为有孕在身,早早回宫歇息去了。欧阳朔站在凉亭,跟一众长辈聊天,讲一讲他这些年来的奋斗经历。 Leans the elder to be also tired slightly, goes back respectively. 稍倾长辈也已困乏,各自回去。 A family reunion banquet, draws to a close in light of this. 一场家宴,就此落下帷幕。