The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

In the end, Xiao Rui did not go to Emperor Xia.

Maybe it's a taboo, maybe he wants to investigate first, in short, he doesn't want to disturb Emperor Xia. Since the system dared to undertake long-term missions, it was to explain to Xiao Rui that it was not that simple to find out the true identities of her mother and grandfather, so there was no rush, and a long-term plan had to be considered.

Right now, Xiao Rui has more important things to do.

Among them, the first one is the dinner held by the second prince Xiao Yiheng.

That night, Xiao Rui wore a light blue gown, a jade crown on his head, and a Langhuan jade pendant on his waist. He was very casually decorated, and went to Chu Palace under the escort of Wu Zhanfa.

The Prince Chu's Mansion is only one street away from the Imperial Palace, and it is only next to the south gate of the imperial city. It is the best and largest among the prince's mansions. This time Xiao Rui was invited to a banquet, Xiao Yiheng was very formal, as he came out of the mansion to greet him personally, which was evident.

"Seventh brother, come and welcome." When Xiao Yiheng saw Xiao Rui getting off the carriage, a hearty smile appeared on his cold and proud face.

Xiao Rui cupped his hands in return: "Second brother, my younger brother has come to bother you, why bother you to go out of the house to greet him personally, how can you be so embarrassing for my younger brother?"

After all, Wu Zhanfa behind him came forward holding a big gift box, Xiao Rui signaled: "A small gift is not a respect."

Xiao Yiheng waved his fingers, and the steward behind him took it personally, and said with a smile: "Seventh brother, I am surprised at what you said. Is it too much for me to welcome my brother? Let's go and chat, the banquet is ready."

"Second brother, who else will come to this banquet?" Xiao Rui followed him into the mansion and asked curiously.

Xiao Yiheng said: "When I invite you to a banquet, it is only polite to invite you alone. My family has no one to accompany the wine. I will call your sister-in-law over later and ask her to pour wine for us. We two brothers have a good drink." .”

Xiao Rui said with a smile: "The younger brother is really flattered."

The two brothers who don't communicate with each other on weekdays, and their relationship is just to meet each other, are also drunk.

Xiao Rui secretly guessed in his heart, what is Xiao Yiheng's intention of inviting himself alone? It seems that today's banquet will not be peaceful.

"After a while, I will punish myself with three cups. For such a long time, I have not fulfilled the responsibilities and obligations of a royal brother. The two of us move around too little." Xiao Yiheng sighed and said earnestly.

Don't look at Xiao Yiheng's cold and arrogant temperament, but he is extremely familiar with the world. His cold and arrogant personality is his character as a prince, which highlights his status even more, but underneath his cold and arrogant personality is his sociable tact. It's not unreasonable why Xiao Yiheng is the most likely to inherit the great line among the princes, and has the most civil and military officials under his sect.

Xiao Rui followed Xiao Yiheng through most of the palace and came to a main hall.

At this time, the bells and drums are playing in unison, the qin and the zither are singing in unison, there are beauties dancing, the wind blows the white gauze around, the incense is scattered, and the lights are flickering, which is very beautiful.

At the top of the main hall, there are two desks with fruits on them.

Xiao Yiheng took the main seat on the east side, and Xiao Rui sat on the west side.

"Seventh brother, let's enjoy the singing and dancing first. This is a newly choreographed dance by the most famous dancer in Guanwu Pavilion. It looks ethereal like a fairy flying from the sky, and curls up like a phoenix singing in the sky. How about gossiping about home-cooked wine after three tours?" Xiao Yiheng suggested.

Xiao Rui smiled and said, "Okay!"

Immediately, the two enjoyed the singing and dancing, but were speechless for the time being.

The singing and dancing retreat and the banquet begins.

The maid brought delicious food and wine, and the most beautiful woman who came in front of her was Xiao Yiheng's concubine Li Xiu'er.

"Emperor's sister-in-law, my younger brother is polite." Xiao Rui got up and bowed his hands.

Li Xiu'er made a blessing and said with a smile: "Don't make such a big gift, King Xian. You will ruin your sister-in-law. Your second brother said that today is a family banquet. I will pour wine for you. You two brothers have a good drink."

After all, Li Xiu'er continued drinking for Xiao Rui.

Xiao Rui stretched out his hand to express his gratitude, and when the wine was full, he held it up and said respectfully: "Thank you for the second brother's banquet. Since it is a family banquet, my brother doesn't pay attention to any rules. I will borrow the wine from my second brother first, and wish my second brother and sister-in-law good health. May all your wishes come true."

Xiao Yiheng and Li Xiuer also raised their wine glasses and said with a smile, "Thank you for your kind words, seventh brother."

After the three of them drank it all, Xiao Yiheng seemed to be touched, and sighed: "Seventh brother, your congratulations are on point. The most important thing for a person is good health, and the second is to make one's wishes come true. With these two If you don’t do this, your life will be complete. We are members of the royal family, so the first is not difficult, but the second is even more difficult. Seventh brother, what two kinds of people do you think there are so many people in this world?”

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "The most people pursue fame and profit. The prosperity of the world is for profit, and the world's hustle and bustle is for profit!"

Xiao Yiheng was taken aback for a moment, carefully savoring these two sentences, and greatly admired them: "Miaozai, the seventh brother is really talented in literature, and he can think of such two sentences. That's right! There are the most people who are famous and profitable in this world, as numerous as an ox hair. Countless, look at the whole court, who is not for fame and fortune?"

Xiao Rui said: "Fame and wealth are the good medicine to urge people to strive. If everyone is detached from things, neither happy with things nor sad with themselves, what fun is there in this world?"

Xiao Yiheng applauded again, and said with a smile: "It's a good one not to be happy with things but not to be sad with oneself. You are right. No one can refuse fame and fortune, and they will definitely climb up in this vanity fair. Then seventh brother, do you like fame or do you like it?" Do you like profit, or do you want both fame and fortune?"

coming!

Xiao Rui knew a long time ago that there is no such thing as a good banquet.

It must be a temptation for Xiao Yiheng to host a banquet for himself.

It's just...Didn't Nima just say that we'll chat after drinking for three rounds?

An couldn't bear the fiery emotions.

Xiao Rui considered his situation and strategy for a while, and suddenly he had a change of heart and had an idea.

"Second brother, you have a good reputation. Because your name spreads all over the world, no one knows you. What an arrogance. Whether it is profit or wealth, the family is rich, gold and silver are countless, and the power is in your hands. The younger brother is a layman, so naturally he likes it." Xiao Rui Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and couldn't help sighing: "But I feel that the most important thing for a person is to know how to choose. Although the name is good, without the support of this knowledge, it will be ruined. There is no place for burial. So second brother, do you think younger brother likes fame or profit?"

Xiao Yiheng froze when serving the wine, but Xiao Rui turned his back.

"Father gave you a name, so you like it. Father gives you benefits, and you can enjoy the benefits. I am the same." Xiao Yiheng replied: "These days, the seventh younger brother has shown a lot of glory, and he is very favored by the father. , now I entrust you with the task of waiting for the envoy of the Great Yan Kingdom, the future is boundless, will fame and fortune be lacking in the future?"

Xiao Rui shook his head with a wry smile, and sighed: "Second brother, so you don't understand my brother's intentions."

"Huh?" Xiao Yiheng raised his eyebrows and asked hastily, "Could it be that the seventh brother has other plans?"

Xiao Rui asked again: "Second brother, the next capital city will be like a horse, have you thought about it?"

He clasped his fists and respected the sky, and continued: "In order to select the crown prince, the emperor tested the princes and selected the one who can inherit the great line. So from now on, the capital will be undercurrents. Don't you know what my situation is? The concubine mother passed away It's early, I'm used to being idle on weekdays, and I don't have many friends, so what's the use of relying on some literary talents. Why don't you take the opportunity to please your father, then find an errand, and leave the capital as soon as possible?"

"Seventh brother wants to leave the capital?" Xiao Yiheng immediately stood up, as if he couldn't believe it.

Seeing his surprised expression, Xiao Rui secretly rejoiced.

Since you came to test, don't blame your brother for cheating.