The golden carriage was only fifteen steps away from the main entrance of Buckingham Palace. The Queen was right in front of Emperor Tongzhi. He could even see the Queen's carefully groomed but still perceptible crow's feet.
The sword-wielding guards saluted him with attention, and the people in the distance were looking eagerly. Countless dining tables had been set up on the lawn behind the queen, with white tablecloths spread on them, and countless delicacies had been placed on them. table.
The magnificent Buckingham Palace was right in front of him, and everything around him made Zaichun feel thirsty!
How could he not be nervous? Zai Chun was facing not only the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, but also an old-school politician who was the same generation as his grandfather.
Queen Victoria and Emperor Daoguang were monarchs of the same period, but Emperor Daoguang died early, but Queen Victoria has ruled from the age of 18 until now.
Seniority, seniority! This is a topic that cannot be avoided. Politicians from the same period as his grandfather have become masters through cultivation. Zai Chun has no courage to compete with the queen.
Every step was extremely heavy. Zai Chun had to step out of the emperor's majesty and overcome the fear in his heart. His legs were like lead, and he had to use all his strength with every step.
How to face the queen? What kind of etiquette should be used to greet? These are all Zaichun's problems, and no one can decide for him.
He secretly glanced at his master from the corner of his eye, only to find that Xiao Letian no longer gave him any hints. His master completely ignored his apprentice's nervousness and didn't even make eye contact.
Everything could only depend on Zai Chun himself. Only at this moment did he truly feel the helplessness of being so cold at a high place!
The fifteen steps were very short and did not give Zai Chun much time to think. Zai Chun, whose palms and back were covered in cold sweat, had not yet found the answer in his heart, and these short fifteen steps had been completed.
In front of her was the smiling queen. She had already seen a hint of panic in little Zaichun's eyes. The queen secretly thought, "After all, she is still a child! Only thirteen years old, only thirteen years old..."
At this moment, the entire ceremony was completely silent. No one dared to breathe. Everyone was waiting for what would happen next. Every movement, every expression, and every word spoken by the two kings at this moment was destined to be recorded in history forever!
Zai Chun felt his chest beating wildly, and his heart seemed to jump out of his throat. Small beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He wanted to open his mouth to say something, but his mind went blank.
At this moment, a familiar coughing sound suddenly sounded from behind him. The sound was very soft but struck Zaichun's heart like thunder.
In the end, Xiao Letian couldn't ignore his apprentice. He gave him a firm look and a slight cough as a reminder.
This is enough. Sometimes what people need is just a little support. Zai Chun has an implicit father-son feeling for Xiao Letian. In the process of growing up in life, sometimes what a child needs is just an encouragement from his father. , a small reminder.
Everyone can only walk their own path, but facing fear alone on the road is a feeling, and having someone with you to give you a certain sense of security is another feeling.
A thirteen-year-old middle school boy! The rebellion in his heart could not hide his fear of facing life alone. This was a psychological hurdle. Although Xiao Letian just coughed, for Zai Chun, it was like holding him on the back when he crossed a ditch. Big hands.
Zai Chun suddenly thought of what his master once said to him on the way, "People always encounter their own psychological limits, when you are at a loss, when you can't get any hints from the outside world... Remember one thing, that is Don’t forget your original intention!”
"Remember what your original intention is, follow that original intention, and you will be successful! Compassion has no opponent, and humility will always teach..."
Zai Chun took a deep breath, filling his lungs with fresh air. He suddenly smiled. His smile was exactly the same as his master's usual smile, with eight white teeth neatly exposed.
He took half a step forward and suddenly bowed respectfully to the Queen, his waist reaching a full ninety degrees!
"Sorry, I am late……"
As soon as Zai Chun bowed, the audience was shocked and shouted, and countless people even reached out to rub their eyes.
"Oh my god, the emperor of China wants to bow to the queen? Is this really the emperor of China?"
"Yes, according to rumors, aren't the Chinese emperors representatives of arrogance? Anyone in the world who sees the Chinese emperor must kneel on both knees. If he doesn't kneel, he will be beheaded..."
"That's right, in the war nine years ago, fierce conflicts arose because of the kneeling ceremony. After the defeat, the Chinese people would rather pay more compensation than see our minister. It was because of the kneeling ceremony..."
Everyone was shocked, the people were shocked, the politicians were shocked, and the reporters who were preparing to take photos were even stunned for three seconds, and they all forgot to press the shutter.
Zai Chun made a pun, and the Queen would naturally understand it! It's late, is it Zai Chun who's late, or is it the Qing Dynasty who's late? In other words, China arrived late.
What's too late? Is it Emperor Tongzhi, or is it the national destiny of China that has lagged behind the world?
There is no need to say anything, everything is included in this sentence. At this moment, even Xiao Letian is giving Zai Chun a thumbs up in his heart.
Queen Victoria stretched out her hand to support the Eastern King. She said kindly, "Yes, you are indeed late. For me, Britain, you are seventy-six years late. For me, Europe, you are three hundred years late..." "
"But it's okay, it's good if you come, it's good if you come..."
At this moment, the audience finally burst into thunderous cheers. The fifty-year-old queen supported the thirteen-year-old Emperor Tongzhi, just like a grandmother caring for her young grandson. This scene was immediately recorded by countless cameras.
"Long live the Queen! Long live the Qing Emperor!" Cheers like a tsunami sounded around Buckingham Palace, and flocks of white doves spread their wings and flew into the sky. At this point, the grand visit of the Eastern envoys in Europe officially kicked off.
The Queen and Emperor Tongzhi stood side by side hand in hand, reporters took pictures desperately, and the people clapped and cheered. Many people were so excited that they were so lucky to witness history that their eyes filled with tears.
Among the crowd, there was a bearded man wearing an old but very neat suit. Tears flashed with excitement. He kept applauding and mumbling to himself.
"I have witnessed a great era! I have witnessed a great era! This year is really a year of miracles, a miracle in Europe and a miracle in the world!"
"I hope that the world's bipolar powers can truly join hands to jointly maintain peace... Although this ideal is extremely slim, as long as the door of communication is not closed, there will be hope for everything..."
