Seeing Zhao An chatting and laughing happily, Prince Ning's expression changed slightly from his seat on the high platform.
At this moment, Zhao An glanced out of the corner of his eye, and his thoughts suddenly came to life.
The military honors left over from the late emperor's time were all members of the King of Chu's party, but King Ning has been lying high in the capital and has made no achievements. How much time will the King of Chu give him, and has he prepared any means to save his life behind his back?
When the officials in the palace started chatting again, Xu Ruqing dared to raise her head and muttered secretly: "Sir, it's not good for you to do this. After all, you are a eunuch..."
"Don't you know whether I am a eunuch?" Zhao An deliberately teased.
Xu Ruqing was ashamed and angry, "Don't talk nonsense, I mean, how can you be so public on the surface?"
"Of course I have to make it public. If I don't do it, how can I disturb this muddy water?"
Zhao An's current plan is to gradually darken, so that he won't appear abrupt, and looking at Prince Ning's appearance, there might be some unexpected gains.
Last time in Cuilan Garden, Qian Yuwei accidentally ruined Qian Yuwei's control of Prince Ning. Next, if Prince Ning takes the initiative to show his favor, Zhao An would not mind replacing Qian Yuwei and pushing Prince Ning to the same level as Prince Chu.
Just as he was thinking about it, Prince Ning actually came over.
Zhao An narrowed his eyes and stood up to meet him. The scene of the two standing together once again attracted everyone's attention.
Prince Ning smiled and said, "The factory governor has been very busy recently. I have not been able to see you even when I entered the palace. Moreover, your heroic appearance in killing Xun Qiong is really admirable."
"Yes, Mr. Zhao, you are so awesome."
"Of course the Factory Governor is powerful. He can easily kill a mere bastard."
Officials took the opportunity to flatter him.
Zhao An had to sigh, as expected of the Ministry of Rites, he really knew how to talk.
"Your Highness Prince Ning, why don't you see His Highness Prince Chu today? Will he come?"
Faced with such a problem, Prince Ning looked slightly stiff and said sarcastically: "Maybe, but he is not in good health. I heard that an imperial doctor has been helping him nurse back to health in the palace."
"I happen to know some medical skills, so I must visit His Royal Highness the King of Chu."
Zhao An said this, but in his heart he was considering whether to give King Chu some laxatives.
In addition, if King Chu is not wrong about how he dealt with his sister in the last few reincarnations, the end must be extremely miserable.
In this life, my sister has not taken action to deal with King Chu, but she can tolerate it.
Just as he was thinking about it, the North and South Holy Gates arrived in a mighty manner in the distance. All the officials stood up and started to flatter each other again.
Zhao An couldn't help complaining: "Let's change the etiquette department to the flattery department."
King Ning was happy when he heard this, shook his head and returned to his seat.
When the North and South Holy Sects took their seats, there were ten disciples each, and Zhou Ying was naturally among them.
But when she saw Xu Ruqing and Zhao An sitting together, Ming Ling's face was full of weirdness, while the disciples of Nanshengmen were furious.
The current clues indicate that Mr. Zhou was not killed by Zhao An, but last time at the literary club, Zhao An pierced Mr. Zhou's hands with a sword. This debt has not yet been settled by Nanshengmen!
Zhou Miao found that all his disciples were filled with righteous indignation, so he scolded them not to make mistakes.
Zhao An gave Nanshengmen a chance. The neatly typed, exquisite and cheap books gained a lot of popularity for Nanshengmen. Although the two sides have grudges, they must not be put on the table.
After reprimanding the disciple, Zhou Miao took the wine glass and walked over in person.
The officials looked at each other, wondering when the two men got together.
On the day of Zhou Qing's death, Zhou Miao threatened to ask His Majesty to deal with Zhao An, otherwise he would kneel to death in the main hall.
In fact, Zhou Miao apologized for this incident.
"Master Zhao, last time I was in trouble, I offended you by speaking out. I hope Master Zhao will ignore the past grudges."
Zhou Miao is old and decrepit, but he can still bow his head for the sake of Nanshengmen.
Zhao An said calmly: "Everyone in Zhou believes that it was not my governor who harmed Mr. Zhou. It doesn't matter if I am a little wronged."
"Master Zhao has a kind heart, which is really my great fortune."
Zhou Miao was so enthusiastic about Zhao An that it made Zhou Ruoxue, who was sitting high over there, feel uncomfortable all over.
Ever since the day she folded herself in, she had been having nightmares night after night, and she wanted to tear Zhao An's skin apart.
Now seeing how enthusiastic the old man was towards Zhao An, he became even more angry. He suddenly said, "Tonight is a cultural gathering. If the factory governor doesn't keep watch in the harem, why are you here?"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Prince Ning was also shocked by his beloved concubine's angry tone, and said displeasedly: "Princess, where do you come from with such nonsense?"
Zhou Ruoxue's delicate body trembled, and then she realized that she had lost her focus in her anger, and when she saw everyone staring at her, she reluctantly smiled and said, "Master Zhao, I am not targeting you, I am just a minister of yours, so it is not appropriate here. "
Zhao An mocked lightly: "Your Majesty's imperial decree summons you, how dare I not come?"
"Ah this..."
Zhou Ruoxue froze immediately and was at a loss.
Prince Ning had no choice but to smooth things over: "The princess didn't mean to target her, she just paid too much attention to etiquette. I will apologize on her behalf."
He punished himself with a drink, which gave him enough face.
Zhao An looked at Zhou Ruoxue's delicate figure playfully, "The princess is right. If not for His Majesty's decree, I would be sleeping with the girl in Cuilan Garden right now."
The hall became even quieter.
After hearing this, Zhou Ruoxue trembled all over and almost sat down.
This bastard is threatening her not to forget her love affair that night!
Xu Ruqing covered her pretty face. Do some people dare to be more shameless? What kind of occasion is this? They dare to say anything!
Marquis Tongwu said with a smile: "Master Zhao is a man of temperament."
After he opened his mouth, the officials looked at each other and laughed, and the atmosphere in the palace seemed a bit more cheerful.
It's no secret that the great eunuch has a lot of fun. Besides, no eunuch has Zhao An's authority, so he certainly doesn't have the right to talk nonsense.
This is the prestige of the famous people around His Majesty. Don’t worry about whether they sell their butts to get to the top, but they are just bullies. Officials have to support them by publicly speaking obscenely in the hall!
However, the disciples of the Southern Saint Sect all looked sideways with cold expressions, as if looking at animals with scrutinizing eyes.
On the contrary, all the disciples of the Northern Saint Sect shook their heads and smiled knowingly, especially Cui Shixiang who was making faces in the back, only to be honest after Cui Wengong glared at him.
Zhou Ruoxue took advantage of this atmosphere and hurriedly sat down and lowered her head, not daring to provoke Zhao An again. If Zhao An got angry and revealed what happened to her, her life would be over.
"The envoy goes to the palace——"
The eunuch's sharp call came from outside.
Suddenly the laughter disappeared, and everyone looked at the entrance of the hall.
The delegation arrived, headed by Master Lan and Li Daoqi, as well as Xiao Tian who was accompanying them. Behind them were Li Hongni and Wang Siyuan dressed in exotic clothes and a group of Nanliang civil servants accompanying the delegation.
Master Lan was full of style, wearing big sleeves and looking very popular. Li Daoqi beside him stared at Zhao An fiercely as soon as he entered the palace!
