Chapter 567 Does Mother Have Twin Sisters?
Yuan Xiaonian and others were still sitting there and had not moved yet when they saw all the ministers around them stand up. Then, even Zi Yunlai and Queen Cao Huaping stood up on their own initiative.
Bai Yu'an reminded everyone in a low voice, "Let's get up too."
Several people stood up one after another, and Yuan Xiaonian stood up last.
Everyone watched Wei Changkong enter the hall.
"Excuse me, excuse me, I'm so rude." Wei Changkong laughed heartily as he stepped forward, clasping his fists towards Zi Yunlai and Cao Huaping. "I'm late. Your Majesty and Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was delayed by something important."
In such an occasion, in front of the emperor and the empress, he said that he was late because of important matters. These words really opened the eyes of Yuan Xiaonian and others.
The most important thing is that, except for them, no one present seemed to think there was anything wrong, not even Emperor Chu Ziyunlai.
If Yuan Xiaonian had not come to Dongchu, he would probably never have imagined what Dongchu was like inside.
"General Wei, please take a seat! General Wei has been working hard for us Dongchu, and it is only right that I and all of you wait a little longer." Zi Yunlai pressed his hand, motioning everyone to sit down.
Everyone sat down one after another.
The following banquet almost became Wei Changkong's personal stage. He was the only one talking, and the other officials around him cooperated with him and flattered him.
In the main seat, Zi Yunlai occasionally whispered a few words to Cao Huaping, and seemed like a supporting role.
Li Suining would secretly glance at the Queen from time to time, because she was always thinking about the fact that the Queen didn't like her, but several times, she seemed to see the Queen looking in the direction of Wei Changkong.
Finally, Wei Changkong seemed to have said enough, so he stood up and walked to the main seat to toast Zi Yunlai and Cao Huaping.
"I offer a toast to the Emperor and the Empress. The fact that the capital has safely weathered the drought this time is also due to the blessings of the Emperor and the Empress. I offer this toast on behalf of the people of the capital."
Wei Changkong raised his wine glass high and drank it first.
Zi Tong said with a smile, "Uncle Wei, the people of this capital are all the subjects of the Emperor and the Queen Mother. It is their duty to protect them. Uncle Wei, there is no need to toast on their behalf."
"Tong'er!" Cao Huaping looked over coldly, "Don't be rude to the general."
She looked at Wei Changkong with her beautiful eyes, "General Wei is really kind to the people, that's why he said such words. This glass of wine..."
When she looked at Zi Yunlai again, her eyes were a little distant. "I think Your Majesty should drink it."
"Of course." Zi Yunlai smiled, "Even if General Wei doesn't come to toast me, I still plan to have a drink with him."
He raised his glass, gestured to Wei Changkong, and drank it in one gulp.
Cao Huaping next to him also drank his wine slowly, without leaving a drop.
Yuan Xiaonian and others looked at this scene below with complicated expressions. Although they were just drinking a glass of wine, they could see that Zi Yunlai really had no say in front of Wei Changkong. They even felt that Cao Huaping seemed to think too highly of Wei Changkong.
Fuxing had been sitting quietly by the side. Under the huge hood, she kept looking at the woman next to Ziyunlai. She knew that Bai Yu'an and others must think that Cao Huaping looked very similar to her, but what they didn't know was that Cao Huaping looked more like her mother, almost exactly the same.
Does my mother have twin sisters?
Fuxing didn't know. She had very few memories of her mother and didn't remember whether her mother had ever mentioned this matter.
Also, when she heard Cao Huaping's voice from afar, she always felt that it was very similar to the voice of the woman she overheard that day. In addition, the look Cao Huaping gave Wei Changkong from time to time made her think that the woman who was plotting with Wei Changkong was Cao Huaping.
After Wei Changkong toasted Zi Yunlai and Cao Huaping, he suggested, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think we should also toast to the members of the Great Jin delegation."
He spoke clearly and logically, "The rain this time is actually due to the contributions of the Grand Master of the Jin Dynasty and the High Priest. I even heard that some people are planning to build a temple in their honor and pray for their blessing."
This time, Zi Yunlai readily agreed. "General Wei is right. This is exactly what I was thinking. Come, follow me and offer a toast to the members of the Great Jin delegation."
Cao Huaping immediately brought some wine and stayed beside Zi Yunlai.
The group quickly arrived at the seats of Yuan Xiaonian and others.
Yuan Xiaonian and the others immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty the King of Chu, Your Majesty the Queen, how dare we trouble you to come over and toast? We should be the ones to do it..."
"You are welcome, Second Prince. This celebration banquet was originally prepared for the rain-praying event. The Imperial Preceptor and the High Priest are the most distinguished guests at this banquet today."
Zi Yunlai said sincerely, "On behalf of the people of the capital, I express my deepest gratitude to you."
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Chu is too polite!" Yuan Xiaonian immediately led everyone to drink all the wine in the cup.
Afterwards, Cao Huaping also spoke slowly, "The drought in the capital has kept the Emperor and General Wei busy day and night. You have resolved the drought and relieved their worries. I should also toast you."
Cao Huaping even compared Zi Yunlai and Wei Changkong in front of Zi Yunlai, which was really shocking.
But Yuan Xiaonian and others didn't say much. Seeing Cao Huaping drinking, they hurriedly drank too.
Finally, Wei Changkong spoke up, "Second Prince, Imperial Preceptor, and High Priest, since you are willing to visit Dongchu and have helped Dongchu solve such a huge problem, this general must toast you three cups!"
He turned around and called out, "Come here, prepare two more glasses of wine for this general. This general is happy today and wants to enjoy himself to the fullest. Second Prince, you can do as you please."
Soon, the other two glasses of wine were served. Wei Changkong drank three without hesitation. After a moment, he swayed, looking a little drunk, and said incoherently, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you!"
"General, you are too kind. You are a true man!" Yuan Xiaonian said flatteringly, and then smiled bitterly, "It's a pity that this prince has no tolerance for alcohol. At this moment, I am a little unsteady."
As he said this, he staggered and sat down quickly.
Zi Yunlai and Cao Huaping turned around and walked back, with Cao Huaping carefully supporting Zi Yunlai.
Wei Changkong glanced at the few people, and a fierce look flashed across his eyes.
At this moment, suddenly, arrows were shot towards Ziyun from all around the hall. In an instant, the whole hall was in chaos.
I don't know who was the first to shout, "It's the Jin people! The assassins of the Great Jin, protect the emperor!"
Almost at the same moment as these words were spoken, Wei Changkong drew the sword from his waist and slashed at Yuan Xiaonian first.
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