Xia Miaoyuan looked at the five people walking into the hall, and saw that the one standing in the middle stood out from the crowd and was particularly prominent.
He is about 30 years old, tall, noble, and handsome.
[This one in the middle should be it.] Xia Miaoyuan bit her finger as she recalled.
A while ago, when Tianxiang Restaurant opened, she saw Liang Chaozong from afar. She didn't see his appearance clearly, but she remembered his figure.
It's just that tall.
Upon hearing their daughter's inner thoughts, Xia Zhengqi and the Queen both froze.
What? That bastard Liang Chaozong actually entered the palace so openly?!
Xia Zhengqi stared at the imperial merchant standing in the middle for a few hard glances, and his lips began to tremble uncontrollably.
He took a deep breath to suppress his shock a little.
After all five people had finished their greetings and said auspicious words of New Year's greeting, Xia Zhengqi adjusted his tone and asked in a calm tone, "The imperial merchant in the middle, why do I seem to have never seen you before?"
Liang Chaozong raised his head, his lips curled up slightly in a polite smile, and replied, "Your Majesty, my name is Liang Xin, and this is my first time entering the palace to attend the New Year banquet."
Liang Chaozong's tone was neither humble nor arrogant, just right. Xia Zhengqi couldn't help but praise him in his heart after hearing it.
He is worthy of being the royal blood of the Liang Dynasty. Although he is already the prince of a fallen country, he still has the courage and boldness.
No wonder my daughter said that Liang Chaozong was the hero in the book, the chosen one. It seems that getting rid of Liang Chaozong is not easy.
"So, you are the new imperial merchant selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs this year?" Xia Zhengqi smiled.
"Your Majesty, that's exactly what happened." Liang Chaozong lowered his head slightly.
At this time, the head steward of the Imperial Household Department who was sitting below stood up, bowed to Xia Zhengqi and said, "Your Majesty, don't underestimate Liang Xin because he is young and a newcomer, but he is doing very well in business!"
"Silk, spices, horses—he's involved in everything. His businesses are almost all over Daxia, and he's doing very well! He's a rising star among the imperial merchants."
After the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department finished speaking, he smiled at Xia Zhengqi with a flattering look on his face, as if he was waiting for the emperor's praise.
At this time, after hearing about Liang Chaozong's business situation, Emperor Mingxi's heart was already in turmoil.
Liang Chaozong's business has actually grown to this extent?!
Fortunately, his daughter's voice reminded him that Liang Chaozong had disguised himself as an imperial merchant.
If he was unaware of the situation and allowed Liang Chaozong to sneak in, what would happen next would be truly chilling.
Xia Zhengqi forced a smile and asked He Dakang, the head steward of the Imperial Household Department, "Did you choose Liang Huangshang?"
He Dakang thought that the Emperor Mingxi was pleased and wanted to reward the official who had chosen Liang Xin as the imperial merchant, so he replied with a smile: "It was I who chose him."
Xia Zhengqi gritted his teeth and smiled, "Very good, Manager He, you have good taste."
However, when he said this, Xia Zhengqi's hands, which were tucked into his sleeves, had already clenched into fists.
He really wanted to rush up and slap He Dakang dozens of times.
Xia Zhengqi cursed He Dakang in his heart: "You idiot, you're such a jerk! Why did you choose a prince of a fallen nation as the imperial merchant? Just wait and see how I'll deal with you later."
Seeing that Emperor Mingxi had finished asking questions, Debao nodded at the eunuchs, and the eunuchs carrying New Year gifts came forward.
"The imperial merchant Liang Xin sent a white jade statue of Guanyin!" came the shrill eunuch's voice.
Xia Zhengqi looked forward and saw a two-foot-tall statue of Guanyin on the tray. The whole body was crystal clear without a single flaw, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
[Wow! This Liang Chaozong is really rich!] Xia Miaoyuan was also stunned.
The lengthy New Year greetings ceremony finally ended, the guests took their seats according to gender, and the banquet officially began.
This time, Xia Miaoyuan's little head was not just thinking about eating. She frowned and sat in a chair in a daze, worrying about the prince of the fallen country.
[Hey! Liang Chaozong is the male protagonist in the book, and he has the aura of a male protagonist.]
Although my mother and father's fortunes have improved in this life, with the powerful aura of a protagonist like Liang Chaozong around, what should our family do?
He has now accumulated a great deal of wealth, and even infiltrated the Great Xia court as an imperial merchant, planting spies there. What will he do next?
The queen looked at her daughter with pity.
She is still breastfeeding, but she is worrying about the fate of the country and her family. It is really hard for this child.
The Queen held Xia Miaoyuan in her arms and kissed her twice: "Miao'er, are you too hungry? Mother will take you to eat something delicious."
Yingxue supported the queen and sat at the head seat in the women's area.
At the head of the table, the Empress Dowager, Consort Shu and other important concubines were already seated.
The banquet began and delicious dishes were served on the table.
With the attraction of delicious food, Xia Miaoyuan's worried mood was finally relieved a little.
[The state banquet is different. It's even better than the one at the old man's birthday party last time.]
Xia Miaoyuan held the silver spoon awkwardly and put the food from his small plate into his mouth one bite at a time.
But she was still young and not very skilled in using the spoon. Seeing her anxious, Madam Li couldn't help but take the spoon and feed her.
[I don't need you to feed me. I can do it myself.]
Xia Miaoyuan mumbled incoherently, but showed no resistance to the delicious food handed to him by Nanny Li. He opened his mouth and ate it bite by bite.
Xia Miaoyuan was enjoying his meal when he heard a gentle female voice: "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, ladies and gentlemen, the female guests are here to toast."
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