Chapter 319 Tit-for-Tat

Soon, Lan Xin went to inquire about it and came back in a hurry.

However, she got nothing.

"I don't know why, but everyone is keeping their mouth shut to me. No matter what I ask, they all say they don't know."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun stood up.

"In that case, I'll go and see for myself."

Gu Jingchun said this and walked out.

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But at this time at the banquet.

An hour ago.

Chen Hechuan sat high on the dragon throne and saw a tall and thin man in a black robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns striding in.

With just one glance, Shen Hechuan was sure that the man in front of him was the monarch of Da Qi, Mo Junxing.

When Chen Hechuan looked at his appearance carefully, his heart sank and the expression on his face became more and more solemn.

It’s because Mo Junxing’s appearance is so handsome.

He is obviously a man, but he looks better than any woman.

Moreover, there is no feminine air in his body or face, but rather a masculine and unrestrained air.

Look at his pair of almond-shaped eyes. Even though they are full of coldness, when he looks at you, they seem to be full of affection.

While Shen Hechuan was observing Mo Junxing, Mo Junxing was also observing Shen Hechuan on the dragon throne.

Well, he looks pretty good, no wonder that woman fell in love with him.

There is still some aura in his body, but not much.

It’s also thanks to the fact that he has ascended the throne as emperor, otherwise he would just be a prince and people would really... look down on him!

After the two looked at each other, they both looked away, neither of them wanting to look at the other any longer.

Chen Hechuan also stood up and said a few polite words with a forced smile before letting Mo Junxing sit down.

Once you sit down, there are inevitably some polite words.

However, other officials would naturally speak next, and Shen Hechuan only had to watch.

After a conversation, the palace maids came in and brought today's wine and food.

However, after the officials introduced the dishes, Mo Junxing did not pick up his chopsticks.

The same goes for Shen Hechuan.

He looked at the food on the plate and the more he looked, the less appetite he felt.

I thought, hey, the food is not as delicious as the food in Jingchun’s room. I wonder if Jingchun has eaten yet.

Alas, I didn’t eat with her, I wonder if she has a poor appetite.

Anyway, my appetite is pretty poor, I don’t feel like eating at all, and I don’t know when it will end.

I hid the news of Mo Junxing's coming from her and didn't let her know. I wonder if she would be happy!

Chen Hechuan looked at the dish in front of him, his mind full of thoughts and mutterings.

Mo Junxing also spoke at this time.

I see that Your Majesty did not eat much, but I also feel that the food is not to your appetite.

Mo Junxing's words could be said to be a slap in Dacheng's face.

People have carefully prepared the food for you, but you actually say it's not to your taste.

It would be fine if you just said it, but you have to seek recognition from His Majesty Dacheng.

Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, everyone present changed their expressions.

The officials of Dacheng were angry.

The officials of Da Qi were frightened.

They looked at their monarch with such fear that their hearts were about to jump out of their chests.

Our Lord Sovereign!

We are now on Dacheng’s territory!

You must be more careful when you speak, and don't make others angry or get kicked out.

But Shen Hechuan chuckled when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. I just thought of my... lover when I saw this dish.

She is very good at making this dish and it tastes very delicious.

That's why I was distracted for a moment and made you laugh at me."

Shen Hechuan's words were a declaration of his sovereignty and a test of Mo Junxing.

Let’s see if he knows Gu Jingchun and why he came to Dacheng this time.

Sure enough, as soon as Shen Hechuan finished speaking, Mo Junxing's expression changed.

He tightened his hands hidden in his sleeves, pursed his thin lips, and then chuckled.

"Yeah?"

"When I was in Da Qi, I also had a lover. Her favorite dish was crab roe and tendon spring rolls, which was extremely delicious.

But because the production process is extremely complicated, few people can do it."

"But my lover at the time saw that I liked it, so he would make it every few days, and it tasted very good."

"I wonder if Your Majesty has ever eaten it?"

Shen Hechuan's expression froze for a moment, and his hand holding the chopsticks kept tightening.

I thought to myself, what is this Jintouchun? It’s obviously a scam, I won’t believe it!

Then he smiled and continued:

"The monarch's lover is quite good, but I don't really like eating these flashy things.

After all, I feel bad for my lover and don’t want her to suffer so much because of me.”

"So, I don't have any particular requirements for food. As long as it's cooked by my lover, I like to eat it."

"Of course, I also like to cook for her."

Upon hearing this, the coldness in Mo Junxing's eyes continued to burst out.

Chen Hechuan also looked at Mo Junxing with a cold face.

Sparks flew between the two men's eyes from a long distance, making the ministers around them tremble.

Luo Ziqian, who was sitting opposite Mo Junxing, looked at the eye contact between the two and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

I thought, what's going on between the two of them?

Instead of talking about state affairs, they started talking about food.

Moreover, judging from the atmosphere between the two, it didn't seem like they were talking about their respective lovers, but rather like they were jealous of each other.

Luo Ziqian was shocked by this conclusion. He immediately looked around and found that everyone around him had a nervous look on their faces. Only one person had a hint of anger and worry in his eyes.

This made him look at Ye Wenxi again.

After Shen Hechuan ascended the throne, he made an exception and admitted Ye Wenxi, and sent him directly to the Censorate.

This position can be said to be an offensive position. Luo Ziqian didn't know why Chen Hechuan wanted to arrange such an official position for Ye Wenxi, a scholar.

However, the position of the Censorate is extremely challenging, and perhaps Shen Hechuan wanted to entrust him with an important task, so he deliberately trained him.

And now, looking at Ye Wenxi's reaction, he felt more and more that his guess was correct.

Looking again, Chen Hechuan and Mo Junxing had already exchanged glances once.

They both smiled softly.

Chen Hechuan: "It seems that the monarch's lover loves you very much, but I don't know if she will go with you this time?"

Mo Junxing: "It seems that Your Majesty is very fond of your lover, but I wonder why she is not present at this banquet?"

Chen Hechuan: "Of course it's because I feel sorry for her hard work, so I let her rest early."

Mo Junxing: "My lover has a bad temper and loves to run around. Before, he ran away because of playing and didn't come back for a long time.

Therefore, I came here in person to take the person back."

"I just don't know if Your Majesty has ever seen her?"