The sun has just risen.
The streets in the inner city are already bustling with traffic and people.
The Qin family's carriage stopped and went, and finally arrived at the gate of the palace.
But there was already a long queue at the entrance of the palace.
Because today's feast is of great significance, and there are princes and envoys from various countries coming to participate, and the nobles and the five major sects of Dayan also sent people to attend, so everyone from the prince to the common people lined up at the gate of the palace. Accept inspection before entering.
It is worth mentioning that some long-lived elderly people over ninety years old were also invited to today’s banquet.
When queuing, it is natural to get off the carriage.
Butler Zhou couldn't go in, so after everyone in the Qin family got off the carriage, he drove the carriage away.
Several people were queuing up when a crisp voice suddenly came from behind: "Sister Xueyi! Luo Qingzhou!"
Several people looked back and saw a girl in a red dress running over with excitement on her face. She turned out to be Nangong Xiaorui from Prince Duan's Mansion.
Nangong Xueyi said in surprise: "Xiao Rui, didn't you play football in the palace yesterday and say you stayed in the palace last night?"
Nangong Xiaorui hummed, "It's not fun at all in the palace, it's not as fun as my home."
Luo Qingzhou also greeted her quickly, and then whispered to Qin Wenzheng and Song Ruyue: "This is Princess Xiaorui of Prince Duan's Mansion. It was from her that the Second Miss needed the Xuantian Jade Girl Shu Chenlu."
After Qin Wenzheng and Song Ruyue heard this, they also greeted him diligently. After all, they would still ask for this little princess in the future.
Nangong Xiaorui pouted her little mouth and said unhappily: "Luo Qingzhou, you are such a bad guy, you always give up on others!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
At this time, Prince Duan Nangong Ke immediately came from behind with his sons. He seemed to have heard what he just said, and his face suddenly changed color.
Seeing this, Luo Qingzhou hurriedly said: "Princess Xiaorui, don't talk nonsense. The word "beginning in chaos and ending in abandonment" cannot be used in this way.
Nangong Xiaorui snorted coldly: "Isn't what they said wrong? Every time I go to see them, I always talk to them with all kinds of sweet words and flattery. Once I get their most precious things, I will never accompany them again. It’s too much fun, damn it!”
Luo Qingzhou said awkwardly: "Princess, I will take the exam next year, so I have been studying at home and have no time. Your Xuantian Jade Girl Tree Morning Dew, I also want to save my wife, and I am very grateful to the Princess for your great kindness. Wait After I finish the exam, I will go play football with you."
He told the whole story clearly so that no one else would misunderstand him.
"Hmph! Liar!"
Nangong Xiaorui said angrily: "I will never believe you again! Don't even think about asking for someone else's baby next month!"
Luo Qingzhou quickly apologized and flattered.
Nangong Ke also said with a straight face: "Qingzhou, this is your fault. When you go to ask for something, you play football with Xiaorui, and when you get the thing, you don't even have a trace of yourself. It's really too much."
Luo Qingzhou had no choice but to apologize again.
Qin Wenzheng also quickly greeted Prince Duan.
Originally lined up behind the Qin family, there was an official and his family members. When they saw Prince Duan coming, they quickly accompanied him and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, come, you guys line up here."
As he said that, he quickly pulled his family back and gave up their position.
Nangong Ke glanced at him, frowned slightly, and said seriously: "Master Wang, do you think I am a person who does not follow the rules?"
Mr. Wang had an embarrassed look on his face and was about to take his family back to their original position. Nangong Ke immediately took his daughter and got in. He glanced at him and said, "This is my king's position. I have long been there. Here I am, I just went to the hut and you snatched it away."
Nangong Xiaorui also glanced at him and said, "That's right, this is our place."
The father and daughter, one big and one small, had the same expression on their faces.
Mr. Wang quickly laughed and backed away.
As for Nangong Ke's sons, they all seemed a little ashamed. They looked at each other and quickly moved to the back of the queue.
Luo Qingzhou did not dare to take the initiative to talk to the father and daughter.
When I first met Prince Duan at Jin Chan Temple, I knew he was very thick-skinned, but I didn't expect that the little princess had also inherited his style.
He had to think of a way to get the Xuantian Jade Girl tree back so that he would not have to beg the father and daughter every month. If he made them unhappy one day, wouldn't the second lady have no medicine to take?
This feeling of being manipulated is not pleasant.
Just when he was thinking about what he could exchange for something that would make the other party accept it, a little foot suddenly stretched out from behind and kicked his calf gently.
Luo Qingzhou turned around and looked.
Nangong Xiaorui was looking at him with her little mouth pouted and said, "Why don't you talk to me? Don't you want other people's babies in the future?"
Luo Qingzhou saw that Prince Duan was also staring at him closely, as if he was a wolf that would show its fangs at any time and want to eat his precious children and daughters in one bite.
Just as he was about to speak, it was their turn to check at the front.
The guard standing at the gate of the palace, holding a piece of jade in his hand, approached several of them to take a picture, and then checked the invitation and household registration before letting them in.
When Luo Qingzhou passed under the palace gate, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the bronze mirror inlaid on it.
Inside the bronze mirror, there was a flash of golden light, which was difficult to see with the naked eye. Everyone who came close would appear in the bronze mirror, becoming distorted and blurred.
"Master Luo, this is the demon mirror."
Just when he was wondering, the captain guarding the gate next to him explained: "It can identify demon clan members and various monsters to prevent monsters from sneaking into the palace."
This captain's name was Chen Bao. He was slender and had a handsome face. He was on duty here every night and he had seen him several times.
Because the emperor ordered that he could enter the palace at will, some of the generals and captains guarding the city gate knew him.
Luo Qingzhou thanked him and walked in.
Just as I passed by him, I suddenly heard him whispering: "Be careful of Li Gui."
Luo Qingzhou's heart was moved, his face was calm, his eyes were still looking ahead, and he left straight away.
Li Gui?
It seemed that those few slaps were too light.
At the same time, he was secretly surprised, why did Captain Chen remind him? Could it be that he also belongs to the eldest princess?
If that were true, then the eldest princess's penetration would be too powerful.
Several eunuchs stood bowed in front. When they saw that almost all the people came in, they took them to the square in front of the Jinluan Palace.
All the guests were there and waiting patiently.
An altar was set up in the square, and the emperor would go up to offer sacrifices to heaven later. After the offering of thanksgiving to heaven was completed, the feast would begin.
The process is very cumbersome and requires various etiquettes. It is estimated that by the time the feast begins, it will already be afternoon.
The guests in the square are all arranged according to their status.
Since the waiting time was long, the eunuchs and maids brought tables and chairs for the guests to sit and rest.
Several princes were already sitting together and started chatting.
Among the other nobles, only some respected elders sat down to rest. As for the younger generation, they could only continue to stand honestly.
The Qin family could only stand on the fringes.
Even if Qin Wenzheng did not resign his title, he would not be qualified to sit in front at this time.
Qin Wenzheng knew some people in Kyoto and had kept in touch with them before. Since he resigned his title and offended the nobles, few people dared to contact him.
Now that his eldest son has become the commander of the Royal Guards, whom everyone among the officials fears and loathes, naturally no one will come to talk to him.
The family stood alone in the corner, looking particularly deserted compared to the other people gathered around talking.
Song Ruyue didn't feel anything at all.
This was the first time she had entered the palace in her life. She was still excited and excited, raising her neck and looking around.
In addition to looking at the exquisite buildings around, the most important thing is to look at the clothes of the palace maids and ladies. They commented in low voices, sometimes with envy, sometimes with disdain, and the expressions on their pretty faces were particularly wonderful.
Nangong Xueyi was originally going to pester Luo Qingzhou and ask him to continue revising the ending of "The Story of the Stone", but the prince of Nanguo sent someone to send him away to pay respects to other uncles and princes.
Many princes who had been sealed away came back this time, some of whom she had never even met once.
Although she was very reluctant, she had to leave with a grimace.
Nangong Xiaorui's family naturally left as well.
At this time, the status of each person and each family is truly highlighted.
A powerful family is naturally surrounded by many people.
Qin Wenzheng didn't seem to care and was quietly asking about things in Qinchuan College.
Bai Ling moved closer to Luo Qingzhou and asked in a low voice: "Uncle, are you plotting against Princess Xueyi?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Don't talk nonsense, I don't even bother to see her."
Bai Ling raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't you like sisters?"
Luo Qingzhou ignored her and searched the crowd with his eyes.
Soon, he saw people from the five major sects.
The monks of Jinchan Temple, the Taoist priests of Qingyun Temple, the black robes of Lingxiao Sect, the white robes of Xianyun Pavilion, and the ones on the other side should be the blue robes of Huashan Sect.
At this time, he suddenly saw several familiar figures.
Among the group of people from the Lingxiao Sect, Zixia in red and Linghu Qingzhu in green were very conspicuous.
In addition to the two of them, two peak masters and several direct disciples also came.
Among them, Xingshu's beloved disciple and niece, Youyuyu with golden twin tails, also came.
At this time, Linghu Qingzhu, with a cold face, was also searching among the crowd.
When her eyes were about to look here, Luo Qingzhou immediately turned his back and looked away.
When he was playing horseback riding with Chanchan in Sister Dao's hut, he was not wearing a mask. Master Linghu must have seen it. If she saw him again now, his identity and his family would be exposed. .
Although she was one of his own, he didn't want to be exposed so early.
Moreover, my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and Bai Ling are all here. If she comes to speak, how should I explain it?
While he was thinking secretly in his mind, he suddenly saw Li Gui walking towards him with two eunuchs.
The two looked at each other.
Li Gui lowered his head slightly, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly.
(End of chapter)
