The next day, they got up early in vain. I went to the shopkeeper to talk about entering the palace, but the shopkeeper said that they could only go to the kitchen and would not be able to see His Majesty at all. Don't listen to the nonsense of the handy girl yesterday. Over the years, there are always people looking for them to find a way to enter the palace to see His Majesty. In fact, no matter how many times they say it, they don't listen. If they can't see it, they just can't see it. If you really want to see His Majesty, you should follow the regulations and report to the government honestly. To go faster, we need official documents from other countries.
Fortunately, they have the key things. As long as Your Majesty has no other arrangements today, everything will go smoothly. With Xiangjiguo's proof, they walked on smoothly. It seemed that things would be easier if they had connections.
They are lucky today, and His Majesty has nothing urgent to do. The attendant asked them to rest for a while and see His Majesty in the afternoon. The only uncomfortable thing is that no one cares about the lunch meal. There's nothing we can do about it. Your Majesty wants to treat you, but the news hasn't been reported yet. The people below, without His Majesty's orders and didn't know how to entertain them, just left them there. But looking at the servants who were busy, they couldn't rest for a moment, and they didn't know when they would be able to eat. It was hard for them to say anything.
Fortunately, fruit and tea are enough as snacks. Unfortunately, Liu Shenghan advised them to eat less. If you are full after eating, it would not be polite to just think about going to the latrine when you see His Majesty.
“The most terrifying thing in the world is not hunger, but the fact that you have food in front of you but you cannot eat when you are full.”
Qi Huan complained with tears in his eyes.
In fact, they didn't wait too long, but they didn't know when they would be able to meet His Majesty, which made the time seem extra long. The imperial city of Gechen State is more impressive than Xiangji State, and it is said that the entire country is slightly better in terms of radius. Looking at the map, it means that our country is richer in products, and on the edge of the desert, it is more decent than Xiangji Country.
When we arrived at the palace, this feeling became even more intuitive. The carved beams and painted buildings are comparable to Xiangyuan, but because there are more guards and maids, it is also extra spacious. And because there are so many people, it doesn’t look empty. As they walked along, there was continuous music playing everywhere, and the gradient was very harmonious. In a courtyard full of green plants, the music is brisk and melodious, but here it seems extremely solemn. The ground is covered with a large area of exaggerated fresh flower petals, which makes people dare not move their feet. As they got closer to the Queen's throne, the music became more solemn and grand.
Jun Aoyan's eyesight should be said to be pretty good. She could clearly see that there were two thrones side by side, probably for the husband and wife. But the closer she got to the front, the more she felt that there was no sign of anyone on the throne. She looked around at her companions, and they looked at her strangely. Until they got close enough, the four of them realized that there was not even half a person on the two thrones.
"Well……"
None of them dared to move, but Qi Huan couldn't help but ask the people around him. A palace maid asked them to wait a little awkwardly. His Majesty, who was there just now, might have gone elsewhere now. But it's probably not an emergency, she will be back soon. This made them a little confused. After all, the contrast between Her Majesty the Queen's casualness and the serious atmosphere was too great.
After a while, a child ran over. She weighed half of her robe to avoid being stepped on by the thick soles of her shoes. She ran all the way, golden powder floating all over the floor. Bai Ya knew that some eldest ladies had small drawers in their heels, with hollow patterns engraved on the bottom, and powder inside, with each step stepping on a flower. But according to the way this girl ran, she could only turn into a piece of loose sand.
She sat down on one of the gleaming thrones, stretched out her hand, and wiped her mouth with her sleeve, as if she had just eaten something. There was lipstick on her lips, but she was still worried about not touching it.
Look at the gorgeous robe and the crown on her head, she is probably a naughty princess, right? She looks like she is only twelve or thirteen. The little princess is pretty, and her hanging bun is covered with glittering hairpins. Her hair color is light and beautiful, even the jewelry looks dull. Did your Majesty just meet the little princess? But what about Your Majesty?
"Chen, see the public..."
"No need to be polite!" Before they saluted, the little girl said in a childish voice, "You must be travelers who have come all the way from Xiangji Country!"
"...Exactly."
They looked at each other, not knowing what to say next. Liu Shenghan reminded from the side:
"She is Your Majesty..."
"ah?"
Bai Ya didn't hold back, and there was a sudden sound. Jun Aoyan immediately pinched his arm to tell him to pay attention. But looking at his expression, he was obviously still confused. I don't know Bai Ya, but even Qi Huan and herself were quite shocked.
"Really or not, why didn't you tell me earlier..."
Qi Huan asked her in a low voice. Liu Shenghan also responded very quietly:
"When I first heard about it, Her Majesty the Queen was not a child. But look at that feather crown, only Lord Ge Shen can wear it."
That's a substitution. But, another child? You can't ask directly in person, are you Her Majesty the Queen of Gechen Kingdom? No matter how lax the rules are, asking someone directly is a bit of a slap in the face. But since Liu Shenghan said so, they also believed her. As if this child was truly the king of a country, Bai Ya simply stated their demands with a straight face, and asked her to use a jade seal to stamp the customs clearance document prepared by Xiangji Kingdom for convenience.
"Okay." His Majesty agreed straightforwardly, "But have you brought me any gifts? Anything from Xiangji Kingdom or your hometown will do. I'm so tired of staying in the palace every day and not being able to go out. Give me something delicious and fun to see in the world."
Having said that, several people didn't know what to do. It seems that the handyman was right. If Her Majesty the Queen is such a child, it is not unusual for her to make strange requests. But from what I mean, wouldn't it mean that if I don't give her any benefits, she won't stamp it? Why does this sound so vain? Just when several people were at a loss what to do, Qi Huan suddenly slapped his thigh.
"Easy to say."
He actually brought the pottery bird whistle over. Your Majesty had indeed never seen this fancy gadget before, so she immediately had someone bring it to her. After taking it in her hand, she looked left and right, only knowing that she could blow air from the hollow tail. So she tried it and made a harsh, monotonous note.
"This little thing is good-looking, but it's still far behind our serious musical instruments."
"Your Majesty, this is something we play when drinking tea in our hometown. Why don't you try adding some tea to it?"
"Tea?" His Majesty said, "Tea is too bitter. Can water be used?"
"sure."
So His Majesty called for someone to bring a bowl of water. One of the two attendants held the pottery bird, and the other poured water into the bird's mouth. Halfway through, Qi Huan shouted to stop and let His Majesty blow it again. So the little girl took the bird and blew gently along the tail. The chirping sound of the pottery bird is gentle and sounds like a real bird. Your Majesty was so happy.
"Well, Your Majesty, Guan Wen..."
"Oh! Someone, bring me the jade seal!"
It's a pity that after sealing the matter, the matter is not over yet. This Majesty is really a curious baby. When I heard that they came here across the ocean, I wanted to start asking about their birth. Although it was normal to be asked a few questions, His Majesty kept asking endless questions, and the things they had to say to everyone would be ruined. Before Bai Ya's patience was exhausted, Liu Shenghan cleverly picked up the topic, giving him a chance to breathe. If he really becomes impatient in front of His Majesty, both sides will be embarrassed.
Seizing the opportunity, Liu Shenghan asked His Majesty.
"May I ask when your Majesty will ascend the throne? When I was settled in Xiangji Kingdom, I heard that the queen of your country was in her forties. When we meet today, I--"
"Oh, you ask that." This little Majesty knows all the other etiquette, but he speaks a little hastily and always interrupts others, "That's my mother. She's sick and can't go to court every day."
Liu Shenghan turned his head and looked at several people for a while. It stands to reason that if you are just sick and cannot go to court, you can still handle all the affairs of the country. If the past queen handed over the throne to this child in advance, she would probably be seriously ill.
"It's...what disease?"
"I don't know. The Imperial Preceptor said it was a very troublesome disease. She often felt tired and unable to exert herself. When she was in good condition, she could accompany me to court or teach me privately how to handle state affairs. But most of the time she It’s not good. I’ve been sleeping and I can’t wake up. At that time, the national master will come to help me.”
The national teacher must be Kinnara, the God of Song. But the Imperial Master did not appear in the court, and he did not know what he was busy with. Bai Ya planned to ask directly, but Liu Shenghan guessed his intention and stretched out his hand to stop him. She pondered for a while and said:
"I have been studying herbal medicine for many years, and I have quite a lot of experience. I have extensive experience in rare and difficult diseases. Although compared with imperial doctors, I must be less experienced, but..."
"Ah, you want to help my mother see a doctor, right?" His Majesty interrupted her again, "Those imperial doctors are just drunkards and can't cure my mother's disease at all! It was the imperial master who took the pulse and prescribed the medicine. , this disease is not more serious. I originally wanted to recruit some charlatans to come to the palace to see the doctor, and give it a try. But the imperial physician refused, saying that the imperial physician was already the most skilled in medicine in the country, and it might not be useful to find anyone else. What's more, there are many dangers outside the palace. When my mother was in power, many people were dissatisfied. The imperial master was also afraid that they would enter the palace and wait for revenge. My mother and I both felt that it was reasonable, so we gave up. Since you are here today, maybe it is a good opportunity. Woolen cloth."
The little girl chattered a lot, which made Bai Ya have a headache. The music in the palace never stopped, and the occasional high pitch made His Majesty's words choppy. Fortunately, Liu Shenghan heard it, and so did Qi Huan. He pulled Liu Shenghan's hand worriedly and whispered:
"You don't really want to treat people, do you? Let me say it first. It's not that I'm unloving. If the disease worsens later, we can't escape the relationship. It's not that I doubt your level. Ao Yan's business is ours We know it well. However, we are still in a hurry to find Wuyingying, so we can’t spend all our time here..."
"Don't panic, I know what I know." After saying that, Liu Shenghan raised his head and raised his voice, "Your Majesty, since you think it's okay, we might as well choose a different day. However, the worries about the Imperial Master are also reasonable. Why don't you Let the National Preceptor also take care of things. If people like me and other people in the world can’t get into the National Preceptor’s eyes, we don’t have to go to so much trouble.”
"Yes, that's true." His Majesty nodded, "The Imperial Master has entered the palace!"
They get it. It turns out that Liu Shenghan wanted to take this opportunity to meet the God of Song.
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