The next day, a group of people from Northern Qiang went to the palace to meet Emperor Xuan.
Yuan Zhao did not ask much about what was happening in the court. He just sent a message saying that a welcoming ceremony for the delegation would be held in the palace tonight, and asked Yuan Zhao and the children to prepare well.
Yuan Musheng has been busy in the palace with Yuan Cheng.
It was almost time, so Yuan Zhao set out from the princess's mansion with a few children.
Except for Yuan Xuan, the other three were attending a palace banquet for the first time and were naturally excited.
Yuan Zhizhi also brought Xiaobai with her.
Xiaobai now enjoys the unique favor of Emperor Xuan in the palace, and can enter the Qinzheng Hall.
Recently, Xiaobai has been lazy and has nothing to do except accompanying his little master and babbling every day.
Yuan Zhizhi hopes every day that she can grow up quickly so that she can ride Xiaobai around.
The car was noisy and lively.
When the carriage was halfway there, there was a loud bang and it stopped.
Yuan Zhao lifted the carriage curtain, and Biyun said apologetically, "Your Highness, a crossbar on the shaft is broken."
"Can you still walk?"
The driver pulled out the piece of wood from under the carriage. It seemed to be split in the middle. He scratched his head and said, "Your Highness, you should get off with the young masters and ladies. This crossbar has fallen off. The support is not strong enough. The carriage is not safe."
Yuan Zhao got out of the car and picked up a few children.
The driver looked at the broken crossbeam and felt a little surprised. He had clearly checked it before setting off, so how could it suddenly break?
But he was afraid of being blamed by his master, so he was a little panicked, "Your Highness, it's all my fault for not checking it carefully beforehand..."
Yuan Zhao waved his hand. "Nothing. The crossbar is hidden. It's normal that you didn't notice it."
But Gan Tang looked at the sky and said, "Your Highness, the palace banquet is almost here. If we go back to the mansion to get a new carriage now, I'm afraid it will be too late."
Yuan Zhao looked around and found that this place was not very close to the palace gate or the princess's residence.
Just when everyone was at a loss, the sound of horse hooves came from behind.
Biyun took a look and reported to Yuan Zhao, "Your Highness, there are members of the envoys behind. They seem to be the eldest son of Helian. He asked Your Highness if you would like to squeeze into his carriage. He also wants to go to the palace."
Yuan Zhao didn't agree immediately, but just asked, "Why is he alone?"
Shouldn't Helian Shi enter the palace with the rest of the delegation?
Before Biyun could answer, the rear curtain was opened by a pair of cold white hands, revealing Helian Shi's face.
It was already April, and he was still wrapped in his cloak. He coughed slightly and said, "Maybe I'm not used to the climate here. I caught a cold when I arrived at the post station yesterday."
"Thanks to Prince Jing's mercy, I was able to rest for a while and go to the palace banquet later."
Yuan Zhao looked over and saw that his face was indeed a little pale.
"If Your Highness doesn't mind, you can get on my carriage and go to the palace with me."
Yuan Zhao looked down at the four kids around him and smiled a little embarrassedly, "Then I'll have to trouble Master Helian."
Helian Shi’s carriage was quite big, and could accommodate Yuan Zhaohe and the four little ones.
Yuan Zhao got on the bus last, leaving only the seat between Helian Shi and Yuan Qiyu empty.
The children seemed a little awkward. Once they got on the bus, they became quiet and didn't say a word.
There was silence in the carriage for a moment.
"Master Helian...have you seen a doctor?" Yuan Zhao asked.
Helian Shi leaned against the car wall, his head slightly tilted towards her, with a smile on his lips.
"I... have been weak since childhood, so I'm used to it..."
When Yuan Zhao first saw him yesterday, he noticed that his skin was exceptionally white, with a hint of coldness in it.
Her eyes sparkled, and the corners of her eyes turned red when she coughed.
His lips were rosy, and he looked like a frail young man, completely different from the agile second young master.
"Since you are weak, why did you bother traveling so long to come to Dacheng?"
Helian Shi smiled, his smile casual and seductive, "I heard that the scenery of Dacheng Capital is beautiful, completely different from that of Northern Qiang."
"I have been weak since childhood and unable to travel far and wide. Therefore, I asked my father to come with the delegation this time when I had the opportunity..."
As he said this, he looked out the car window, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
Yuan Zhao thought to himself, this Helian eldest son is a pitiful man...
The rest of the journey was not far and the carriage arrived in a moment.
As soon as the carriage stopped at the palace gate, several children rushed to get off.
The reason was simple: the carriage was eerily silent.
Helian Shi seemed to have magical powers. Even when he sat there with his eyes closed and didn't speak, there was an aura around him that made people afraid to speak and even their breathing became lighter.
Yuan Qi Yu was holding Xiao Bai. After getting off the car, he looked back at Helian Shi.
He was small and could see Helian Shi's expression through the gap in the car door.
His eyes were fixed on his mother, and there was something strange in his eyes.
What does it look like? Yuan Qiyu looked down at Xiaobai, and his expression was somewhat similar to Xiaobai's when he was playing hunting games.
It makes people feel dangerous instinctively.
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Jingyang arrived at the palace banquet early with Jingkangshan and Helianyu.
For the past two days, she had been punished by being made to kneel at Jingkang Mountain, and it was not until this afternoon that she was allowed to get up, change her clothes, and attend the palace banquet in the evening.
Jing Kangshan repeatedly told her not to cause trouble or seek attention.
Helian Yu was always within three steps of him.
She felt a little annoyed and sat there with her head down, not saying a word.
Until Helian Yu tugged at her sleeve and whispered to her, "The prince and princess of Dacheng have arrived, and my eldest brother is here too..."
After hearing this, Jing Yang calmed down, put on a smile and raised his head.
When she looked up, her sight was drawn to a white figure.
Yuan Musheng stood behind Prince Dacheng. He seemed to glance at him and then walked in another direction.
Jingyang's gaze followed him and he saw only a gorgeous and noble lady.
Yuan Musheng bowed to the lady and was then surrounded by several children.
Jingyang looked down and was very surprised.
Aren’t those... those little brats in the alley that day?
"That is Princess Showa of Dacheng, her eldest son Yuan Musheng, and the emperor's grandson Yuan Xuan..." Helian Shi introduced them in her ear. Jing Yang listened and matched them one by one.
Yuan Nan'an also noticed her and waved at her.
Jingyang suddenly laughed.
She didn't expect that the little brats she saw that day were actually Princess Dacheng's children, and Yuan Musheng's younger brothers and sisters.
It's amazing that they met so early!
"I met that Young Master Yuan this morning. He is truly extremely talented. I have never met anyone of my age like him... I talked with him for a long time and benefited a lot... Jingyang, how about I take you over to introduce him to me..." Helian Shi was still talking incessantly in Jingyang's ear, but she actually didn't hear anything.
Her eyes shifted between Yuan Musheng and the children.
Xuezhu behind her noticed her abnormality and tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to pay attention to the occasion.
But Jingyang just flicked his sleeves, regained his extremely happy look, and walked straight towards the pedestrians.
She didn't care! Since they were so destined to be together, it was the blessing of the Tianshan God!
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