Chapter 307 We are old friends, please help me

The team drove straight into the heavily guarded imperial city.

The morning court session had not yet ended, and government affairs had been discussed. All officials knew that they were waiting for the second princess of the Shufeng Dynasty.

The atmosphere in the Huangji Palace was solemn.

The Queen of Dagan, Qin Minghuang, sat on the Nine Dragon Throne, with her crown tasseled and pearls hanging down.

His face was hidden behind the twelve jade mosses, revealing only a deep and calm gaze that carried the majesty of examining everything.

Under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, Xiao Yunshuo walked slowly to the center of the hall.

His figure was as tall and straight as a northern cedar, his steps were steady, and the indigo-blue and gold-woven wolf-patterned brocade robe that symbolized the majesty of the Shufeng Royal Court was particularly eye-catching.

After standing still, she let her hands hang naturally at her sides. She raised her arms with clear and powerful movements, clenched her right hand into a fist, and placed it firmly on her left chest at the heart position.

This is the most solemn heart-touching ceremony performed by the Shufeng royal family when they meet a monarch of equal status, symbolizing meeting with a sincere heart.

At the same time, his back was straight as a javelin and his head was slightly lowered.

The amplitude is just right, expressing respect while retaining the dignity and pride of the Shufeng royal family.

His eyes were looking straight ahead, approximately below the imperial steps.

The whole action was clean and neat, with the unique strength and simplicity of the North, without a trace of unnecessary hesitation.

The hall was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.

She maintained this posture, and her clear and steady voice resounded clearly in the hall, using pure Dagan official language, with clear pronunciation and rhythmic pronunciation:

"Xiao Yunshuo, the Second Princess of the Shuofeng Dynasty, pays respects to His Majesty the Emperor Dagan. May your Majesty be blessed."

The empress sat high on the throne, her crown adorned with pearls and jade swaying slightly, her eyes fixed for a moment.

"Princess Shuofeng, please stand up. You are a guest from afar, so please take a seat."

Xiao Yunshuo then lowered his right hand from his chest, his posture still upright, and thanked him calmly:

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then, under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, she walked towards the brocade cushion prepared for her.

From beginning to end, her demeanor maintained a near-perfect balance.

Respect was expressed sufficiently, and the royal pride was defended thoroughly, drawing a clear and subtle line between the two countries, which had not had a harmonious relationship.

After she sat down, the empress gently asked her purpose.

"Yun Shuo has long admired the great achievements of your majesty in promoting culture and education. I have especially heard that Your Majesty is a virtuous man who pioneered the imperial examination for women, benefiting women all over the world. I long for this.

I have come here with the audacity to ask Your Majesty for permission to allow Yun Shuo to participate in this year's Zhongchendao Women's Provincial Examination.

To prove what I have learned, and to show my full admiration for you."

It was a strange thing for a princess from another country to take part in the imperial examination.

However, all the officials had already received the news. Not to mention them, even the common people of Fengjing knew about it, so it was not surprising.

The Empress's gaze was deep and unfathomable, and her voice was calm but filled with unquestionable majesty:

"Since the Second Princess Shuofeng is eager to learn, I approve."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Xiao Yunshuo stood up and saluted again, his posture respectful, and then said:

"When Yun Shuo first arrived in Fengjing, he also deeply admired the splendor of the imperial capital.

I beg Your Majesty to grant me the grace to allow Yunshuo to take a short tour of the capital and see the splendor of your country."

"Approved. The royal villa, Langhuan Pavilion, is quiet and elegant. It will be the Second Princess's temporary accommodation."

As he spoke, his eyes swept over the several royal heirs below him.

"All the royal heirs in Beijing are staying in the palace. They have already received errands for the imperial examinations. If the Second Princess has plans to travel, she can accompany her."

"As you wish." Several heirs of the throne responded in unison.

Qin Zhaoyue had not attended court for a long time, and after returning from disaster relief, he was only forced to go to the imperial study.

At this time, he stood with his hands hanging down, looking very well-behaved, and responded in the same way.

[I don't know who is behind the sabotage of the imperial examination. With such courage, it's possible that they are from one of the four great families.]

[I guess they're all busy with this secretly, and the Xuanji Guards can't spare any manpower. I ended up sleeping in a shabby house in Jingzhao Prefecture last night, and I almost got a stiff neck...]

Is this old mother worried that the person behind this will become desperate? Damn, I wonder if they're in cahoots with those assassinating sorcerers.

[Just live in the palace, at least save your life first. ]

The voice in his mind sounded again, but Qin Minghuang controlled himself and did not glance at Xiaoliu.

She was probably the only one who guessed that all the royal heirs were required to stay in the palace for protection.

After all, the two princes took away two thousand households of the Xuanji Guard, and the intention to sabotage the imperial examination must be investigated thoroughly, so the manpower is indeed a bit stretched.

But... she could never have guessed that the protection was not to guard against people from aristocratic families, but...

Qin Minghuang didn't dare to take any chances, as his royal brother had a history of killing royal heirs.

[Yinzhe, that taciturn guy, can't come up with anything. He keeps his emotional history a secret. It's completely uninteresting.]

[Living in the palace means eating well, sleeping well, and being safe. When you're bored, you can even bully the little ones.]

Qin Minghuang: ...

Wait a minute! What the hell is Yinzhe's emotional experience?

You're just bored, so you bully your younger brothers and sisters, right?

[Eh... So, will Xiao Yunshuo take that handsome man with him when he travels?]

[Yes, it will definitely happen! ]

What Suimo said doesn't make sense. My third and fourth sisters are already married, and they're not interested in men either.

[They are not good, but I am. Who knows, that man might be meant for me!]

[Should I just take it directly, or should I try to resist it first before taking it? ]

[It's hard to refuse the princess's kindness. I'll just have to do it reluctantly. I'll also teach her a lesson. What does it mean to throw a meat bun at a dog...]

Qin Minghuang: ???

What handsome man?

The Phoenix Palace fell into silence.

Originally, Xiao Yunshuo was talking about the scenery of the Shufeng Dynasty, and also expressed his admiration for Da Gan along the way.

After I finished speaking, there was no response from the superior for a long time. What happened?

Qin Minghuang suddenly came back to his senses. Oh no, he was distracted by Xiaoliu.

"Since that's the case, let's withdraw from the court."

Qin Zhaoyue suddenly shuddered and felt a chill all of a sudden.

She looked around and found no one looking at her, so she had to follow the officials in bowing.

The empress left and the court was dismissed.

However, all the officials in the palace were filled with doubts.

There's no official letter? Could it really be that the Second Princess Shuofeng admires our imperial examinations? How is that possible!

Qin Zhaoyue no longer cared about whether to stay overnight or not. As soon as the court was over, she hurried out with her skirt lifted up, and with a clear goal, she stopped Meng Jian who was about to arrange guards.

"Deputy Commander Meng!" Her eyes sparkled, with a hint of ingratiating cunningness. "Are you responsible for the protection of Langhuan Pavilion?"

Meng Jian paused, looking at her expression. He had guessed about 70% of what she was thinking, and his face darkened slightly. "Yes. What are your instructions, Your Highness?"

"Hehe," Qin Zhaoyue came closer, lowering his voice with a little excitement,

"We are old friends, can I ask you for a favor?

Please help me find out about the handsome man who follows Princess Shufeng.

What's your name, where are you from, are you married... well, the more details the better!"

Meng Jian: ???