Suddenly, a high-pitched voice sounded outside the palace gate.
"His Royal Highness is here!"
Upon hearing the sound, the officials immediately stood up and waited respectfully. Outside the palace gate, Prince Li Xian was dressed in a purple brocade python robe, with a purple gold crown on his head and a piece of beautiful jade tied around his waist. His steps are steady, and there is a smile in his eyes, giving people a sense of closeness, like a beautiful jade polished over the years. The gleaming light seems cold but warm, making people feel close to him.
When the officials saw the prince entering the palace, they all said in unison, "See your highness!"
A gentle smile appeared on Li Xian's face, and he raised his hands, "Sit down, everyone."
However, after the words fell, a similar voice sounded again outside the hall, "His Royal Highness King Qi is here!"
Then, a middle-aged man wearing a bright yellow python robe stepped into the hall. Compared with the gentle and elegant Li Xian, Qi King Li Nian was a bit more heroic and younger. Although he had a middle-aged appearance, his hair was black and shiny. Unlike Prince Li Xian, his temples are already gray.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, Li Nian saw the crown prince Li Xian sitting in the front row. He immediately bowed and saluted, "I am here to see you, Your Highness." He looked at the prince carefully and could not find any fault.
Although the King of Qi and the Crown Prince were going back and forth and arguing with each other in the court, when they met, they were like brothers and sisters, and it was peaceful. After all, if there is any dispute, it is also the matter of the Tian family. If the courtiers know that the Tian family is not at peace, , He doesn’t know if the eldest brother will eat it or not, but he is going to eat it anyway.
"Sit down." Li Xian still looked gentle and elegant, making people feel like spring breeze.
Li Nian rolled his eyes secretly, "Thank you, Your Highness."
At this time, the courtiers who had not yet sat down saluted again, and Li Nian then motioned for them to sit down, and then found his own seat and sat down.
And since they entered the door, Su Ming has been sizing them up. Yesterday in the palace, he didn't have time to observe them carefully. Now he can take a closer look. It's hard to say that when he steps into the court, the opportunity to participate in political affairs will be with them.
When two dragons fight, the situation will change and the court will always be shaken. No matter how young Emperor Shenwu is and how long he lives, his two sons may not be able to endure it as well as him. If one of them dies rashly, the three pillars will stand apart. The court will inevitably have twists and turns out of thin air, and when the time comes, the situation may not be as good as he imagined.
There is a green dragon above the crown prince's head, with four claws, and the purple-green energy on his body condenses into auspicious clouds, with auspicious glory. On Li Nian's body is a three-clawed dragon, but its body is as big as the dragon on the crown prince's body. At this moment The luck dragon, which was facing the prince, bared its teeth and claws, roaring continuously.
While Su Ming was watching, brothers Li Xian and Li Nian also noticed him. After all, there was a bald monk in white sitting in the huge hall, how could he not attract attention.
Sensing the scrutinizing gazes of the two men, Su Ming nodded slightly and showed a kind smile. The two of them nodded and did not investigate further.
"Your Majesty has arrived!" Behind the main hall, Emperor Shenwu was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe and a pearl-winged fan crown. His whole body was filled with tyrannical power and lively aura. He came to the dragon chair, sat down gently, and scanned the crowd. Sir, behind him, Cao Yuchen, the general manager of the interior decoration, lowered his body and followed slowly.
"The humble ministers are here to see your Majesty!" When the old emperor arrived, all the ministers stood up one after another, bowed and saluted, and said in unison.
"Dear dear friends, please bow down without courtesy!" Emperor Shenwu smiled and raised his head gently.
The voice was not loud, but it was powerful. It spread throughout the palace in an instant and suppressed the voices of the courtiers.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers quickly stood up and then sat down.
Immediately, Cao Yuchen, the chief chamberlain, stepped forward, took the edict from the wooden tray of the eunuch behind him, opened it, and read out the top three military officers and nobles who had obtained the most valuable prey in this hunting competition, and announced the rewards.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness." The three generals whose names were called stood up from their chairs and quickly walked to the center of the hall to thank them.
The honorable nobleman whose name was not called had a bitter look on his face, wishing that he was the one kneeling on the ground. This was a rare opportunity to appear in front of His Majesty. I missed it like this. I should not regret it!
The civil servants on the other side had dull expressions and did not take it seriously, while some of the noble officials showed disdain, as if they disliked their excessive excitement and vulgar actions.
Later, Cao Yuchen once again announced the five poems submitted by the courtiers and asked the courtiers to jointly select them.
After the poem was announced, the sound was heard again in the court. Some people lowered their heads and looked down, as if it had nothing to do with them. This was talking about the generals. Some people's faces turned red and they were extremely excited. This was talking about those people who had been raped. Some people who read the poem secretly showed disdain. These were the young courtiers.
But a very small number of ministers frowned slightly and said nothing, wondering what they were thinking.
Soon, the courtiers selected the top three, and Cao Yuchen also announced the rewards. Next, the banquet started, and the eunuchs passed around delicacies and palace jade liquid.
After offering a toast to His Majesty, Emperor Shenwu let them do as they pleased. So, the civil servants began to drink and mingled with each other, and the generals also came and went without falling behind in the slightest.
At the imperial desk, Emperor Shenwu was drinking fine wine and tasting delicacies. He glanced at his highness and his ministers from time to time. Suddenly he saw Su Ming among the courtiers sitting there. He was neither drinking nor eating meat, but was just sipping tea. There was only one person around him. nor.
When the old emperor saw this, there was an inexplicable look on his face, and he waved to Cao Yuchen. When he came forward, he leaned into his ear and gave some instructions.
Immediately, Cao Yuchen walked down from the throne and came to Su Ming's case, "National Master, Your Majesty ordered you to come up and enjoy the royal banquet together."
Hearing his words, Su Ming was slightly surprised. He turned his attention to Emperor Shenwu on the dragon throne and saw him holding a glass of wine and smiling at Su Ming.
Seeing this, Su Ming no longer shied away and went directly to Danbi. Afterwards, the eunuchs placed his food table next to His Majesty, replaced his dishes with vegetarian dishes, and replaced his wine with tea.
"Master, I forgot that you are a monk, so I ordered people to prepare vegetarian dishes, please."
"The poor monk thanked Your Majesty." Su Ming bowed slightly, saluted, and then began to enjoy the dishes.
In His Highness, the ministers have been observing His Majesty. Seeing this scene, they were secretly angry. If colleagues had not stopped him, they would have impeached the courtiers on the spot.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
"My dear friends, how can we have wine, meat and delicacies without beauties singing and dancing? Come on!" The old emperor clapped his hands and spoke in a clear voice.
Under Huayin Road, behind the main hall, there is a refreshing breeze, jingling rings, and a delicate fragrance.
next moment.
Twelve girls in neon clothes walked out of the screen. They were either charming, innocent, coquettish, immature, or aloof. They were all as slender as weak willows, with soft jade voices.
