Liu Chengfeng looked at his father's figure, which was thicker than two years ago, and sighed silently, forcing down the hesitation in his heart.
When the little cutie saw Liu Chengfeng standing motionless, there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, and he walked over with a smile.
"Brother, don't be in a daze, don't you still know what kind of temper our stinky dad is?
Although you haven't seen your father for two years, as the saying goes, a person's nature is hard to change, but the situation is easy to change. In the two years since you were away from home, Dad's temperament has not changed much.
When daddy should tell us, he will tell us naturally. When he doesn't want to tell us, no matter how much we ask, it will be in vain.
But one thing you have to understand is that he is our biological father, and the poison of a tiger will not eat its seeds! No matter what he does, he will never do anything to us brothers and sisters.
As for the matter between you and Sister-in-law Serena, Yue'er thought, Dad wouldn't let you get caught in the middle and be in too much of a dilemma.
Okay, okay, don't think about it anymore. Let's go to the Imperial Garden for the banquet first. You've been sleeping in the open for so long, so you need to eat more today. "
Hearing sister Yue'er's comforting words, Liu Chengfeng straightened up and let out a gentle breath.
"Brother, I listen to you. Let's go to the banquet first, and let's take care of other things step by step."
The cute little girl's big eyes turned into crescent moons. She laughed loudly and grabbed Liu Chengfeng's sleeves and chased her father and the others.
"Hahaha, Yue'er, I know that you are not the kind of person who is stubborn. Come on, let's go on. It's too late and the delicious food will be cold."
Liu Chengfeng glanced at his father's back inadvertently, and let the little cutie pull him to run forward.
"I see your majesty, long live my emperor."
"See you, Your Highnesses, thousands of years old."
Young Master Liu glanced at the civil and military officials who had been waiting in the imperial garden for a long time, then walked to the front seat not far away and sat down on a chair.
"My lords, please take your seats without ceremony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Mingzhi slightly adjusted the angle of his chair and raised his eyes to look at Liu Chengfeng and his brothers and sisters.
"You guys, please stop standing and sit down."
"My son, I obey, thank you father."
"Little Chengzi, send the order to start the banquet."
"Old slave, I obey."
Little Chengzi straightened up, flicked the fly whisk in her hand, raised her neck and shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty has ordered a banquet."
The faces of the palace maids and eunuchs who had been waiting for a long time in the long corridor in the distance straightened up, and they immediately picked up the delicacies at hand and walked towards the banquet in the imperial garden.
The palace maids and eunuchs successively placed the wine and delicacies in the trays on the tables of Liu Dashao and everyone, then bowed respectfully and exited the banquet venue with light steps.
Liu Mingzhi reached out to lift the wine bottle on the table and took a sidelong glance at Xiao Chengzi who was wiping his wine glass.
"Little Chengzi."
"Your Majesty, do you need anything else?"
"These are enough, I don't need you to serve me here.
You immediately rush to the imperial dining room to inform them and ask them to prepare another banquet for my queen mother to send to Fu'an Palace. "
"Yes, I obey my order. Your Majesty, how about I find a young eunuch to pour you some wine?"
"No need, I'm still used to pouring and drinking by myself."
"Old slave understands, old slave resigns."
Xiao Chengzi retreated, and Young Master Liu picked up the wine glass that was already full of wine and gestured to the civil and military officials sitting on both sides.
"My lords and ministers, today's banquet is a small banquet for the eldest prince to welcome him.
Therefore, my lords and ministers, there is no need to be polite and formal, just enjoy the fine wine and delicious food.
Come, let me have a drink with you first. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I would like to respect you first."
Liu Mingzhi took a piece of cold side dishes with chopsticks and put it into his mouth. He swallowed the crisp and delicious food, and the banquet officially began.
"Mr. Xia."
Xia Gongming immediately put down the chopsticks he was about to use to pick up the food, and hurriedly turned to look at Young Master Liu: "Is this old minister here, Your Majesty?"
"No need to be restrained, sir. Let's talk while eating."
"That old minister is so bold. I hope Your Majesty will not blame you for being disrespectful."
"My lord, now that the eldest prince has led the delegation back from Tsarist Russia, some of the subsequent matters will be handled jointly by Mr. Lao and your dear friends."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best."
"Not only the matter of our Dalong envoy, but also the matter of the Tsarist Russian envoy joining our Dalong, you must also handle it carefully.
You can just deal with some unimportant matters casually, but as for any principled issues related to national affairs, you must not deal with them casually. "
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will obey the holy orders."
"My lords and ministers, I will be relieved if you know what's going on in your mind. Let's have a drink with me again."
"I respect your Majesty."
Liu Mingzhi took a breath of alcohol and turned his eyes to glance at Liu Chengfeng, who was a little absent-minded on his left.
"Ride the wind."
"My son is here."
"Why do you have such an expression? Are the dishes cooked in the imperial kitchen not to your taste?"
"No, no, the food and wine are very delicious."
Liu Mingzhi nodded lightly, picked up the pot and filled himself with wine.
"Well! Just close your mouth, eat well and drink well. After eating and drinking enough, go home and nourish your tired body.
You are the chief envoy of the Dalong Mission. You have personally been to Tsarist Russia, so you naturally know the customs and details of Tsarist Russia very well.
After you have completely recovered, don't forget to rush to the cabinet and work with Mr. Xia and others to deal with the contact with the Russian mission.
You are the eldest son of the emperor of Dalong, and these are important matters related to the country of Dalong.
It's your responsibility. "
When Liu Chengfeng heard his father's seemingly meaningful words, he turned his neck silently and glanced at the smiling civil and military officials at the banquet.
Looking at the important ministers with smiles on their faces, Liu Chengfeng was silent for a moment, with a complicated look flashing in his eyes, and nodded with a forced smile.
"My son, I obey, please rest assured, father."
"As long as you understand it, then let's carefully review the dishes from our hometown."
"Yes, you're welcome, sir."
"Willow Pine."
"Master?"
"Pass singing and dancing."
"I understand, little one."
"Your Majesty has ordered us to sing and dance."
In an instant, dozens of dancers dressed in imaginative Luo Shang entered the imperial garden and began to dance to the music played by musicians on both sides.
"I would like to propose a drink to Your Majesty."
"Drink together."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I respect you by doing the first thing."
Young Master Liu and the others put down their wine glasses with smiles, and while tasting the delicacies in front of them, they admired the graceful dancing of the dancers in the field with full faces.
About half an hour later, everyone who was in a happy mood suddenly heard the little eunuch shouting.
"The Queen, all the noble concubines, and Her Royal Highness the Grand Imperial Concubine are here."
Liu Mingzhi silently put down his wine glass, turned his head slightly and glanced sideways at the source of the sound.
I saw a group of beauties headed by Qi Yun rushing towards the banquet, chatting and laughing with their daughter-in-law Serena. Serena, who was originally wearing Tsarist Russian clothes, had changed into clothes with Qi at some time. They wear the same phoenix robe and palace clothes as their sisters.
"I see you, the empress, your concubines, your highness the imperial concubine, you may live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years."
Qi Yun straightened her body, smiled elegantly and held up her hands.
"All ministers are exempt from courtesy."
"Thank you, the Empress, all noble concubines, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine."
"My concubines and sisters, I wish you long live your majesty."
Serena looked at the group of mothers-in-law beside her who were saluting Mr. Liu, the father-in-law, and then secretly glanced at the back of her husband, Liu Chengfeng, and saluted in the same manner.
"My daughter-in-law, Serena, wishes to see my father, long live."
"Everyone is free of charge."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Thank you, Father."
"It's just a reception banquet, and it's not a palace banquet on a festive occasion. There aren't that many rules. You all should take your seats."
"I obey my orders."
"Selena."
"Ah? Ah! My daughter-in-law is here."
"Girl, you have just entered my Dalong territory, and you may not be familiar with many things about my Dalong. Please sit down at the table with your husband.
If there's anything you don't understand, just ask him directly. "
Serena stared blankly at Young Master Liu who was smiling lightly, her jewel-like light blue eyes flashing with confusion and astonishment.
"Sitting together? What does this mean?"
When Liu Chengfeng heard that his wife was confused by the idiom again, he stood up and pulled her to the chair next to him and sat down.
"Madam, you can just sit next to your husband."
"Oh, but Brother Feng, what does it mean to sit down together?"
