The eunuch's voice was exceptionally loud in the hall, because everyone in the hall was startled by his words.
Empress of Western Liang?
Emperor of Eastern Chu?
Does he even know what he's saying?
Even Helian Rong was completely bewildered, thinking he had misheard, and frowned at the eunuch: "What did you say?"
"Yes..." The eunuch excitedly raised his eyes, wanting to report something, but when he saw Su Xuening's face, which was exactly the same as the Empress of Xiliang outside, he was instantly stunned, and his voice stopped abruptly.
What's going on?
Isn't that the face of the Empress of Western Liang...?
This young lady seems to have just entered the palace with the Emperor. Why does she look exactly like the Empress of Western Liang?
Seeing the eunuch staring at Su Xuening in shock without saying a word, Helian Rong impatiently shouted, "What exactly were you saying just now?"
Hearing the anger in Helian Rong's voice, the eunuch snapped out of his daze and quickly lowered his eyes, not daring to look around again: "It is the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu who have come to wish Your Majesty a happy birthday!"
Upon hearing the eunuch's words, the previously stunned crowd in the hall seemed to be instantly unleashed.
"The Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu? What nonsense is this eunuch spouting!"
"That's right! The Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu are the rulers of Western Liang and Eastern Chu, respectively. How could they possibly come to our Northern Wei!"
"Even if it's our Emperor's 80th birthday, there's no need for the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu to come in person to congratulate him!"
"Are these fakes from somewhere? These people are really too audacious, daring to impersonate even the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu?"
Not to mention the ministers below, even Helian Rong was still incredulous when he heard such words again: "Are you sure you're not mistaken? This person claims to be the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu?"
Whether it's Western Liang or Eastern Chu, they are both thousands of miles away from Northern Wei. Why would they suddenly come to Northern Wei for no reason?
He certainly didn't think he had the face to invite the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu to his birthday banquet.
It's not that I'm inferior to them, it's just that we are all rulers of a country, and none of us have the time to travel so far just to celebrate his birthday.
Most importantly, there hadn't been much interaction between the Western Liang and Northern Wei, or between the Eastern Chu and Northern Wei, so why would they travel so far to offer their birthday wishes?
The eunuch was somewhat bewildered by Helian Rong's question, and nodded repeatedly, saying, "It is the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu. They are right outside the main hall."
These palace eunuchs guarding the palace gates were not qualified to inquire about the identities of these distinguished guests. However, there were people in the palace who were specifically responsible for verifying identities. Since the people were allowed to enter, it meant that their identities had been verified, and there would generally be no problem!
Helian Rong also thought of this. Normally, people who wanted to see him like this would not be allowed to enter the palace. Even if his subordinates found out their identities, they would not let them into the palace easily. They would definitely report to him first. Why did he let them all into the palace without them reporting to him?
Helian Rong couldn't understand, so he simply raised his chin and said, "Since they are the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu, then quickly invite them in!"
Whether he is a real monk or a fake Taoist priest, you'll know once you come in and see for yourself.
"Yes," the eunuch replied excitedly and then left.
Soon, the excited announcement from the eunuchs rang out from outside: "The Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu are here to pay their respects!"
Everyone in the hall looked curiously at the entrance. They couldn't believe that the people who entered were the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu. However, this did not diminish their curiosity about these two people who dared to impersonate the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu.
Helian Zheng and Helian Qin also looked curiously at the doorway.
They didn't believe that the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu would come to celebrate the old man's birthday. They felt that this matter was related to that kid Helian Ci. They wanted to see what kind of trouble Helian Ci was up to.
Helian Rong also stared intently at the doorway, waiting to see the so-called Empress of Western Liang and Emperor of Eastern Chu.
Su Xuening and Su Yun'an exchanged a glance.
They hadn't expected their mother and Xuanyuan Zhan to make such a direct entrance, appearing as the Empress of Western Liang and the Emperor of Eastern Chu, respectively, to support their father.
Upon hearing that Duanmu Junyu had arrived, Su Renzhong immediately turned around and looked towards the door with anticipation.
Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone, Duanmu Junyu and Xuanyuan Zhan stepped into the main hall one after the other.
The first to enter was Duanmu Junyu, dressed in a bright yellow phoenix robe and wearing a golden phoenix crown. She walked into the main hall with dignity and nobility, with Lan Jingxiao and Shao Jingling following behind her on either side.
The moment Duanmu Junyu appeared, she successfully attracted everyone's attention.
As everyone watched Duanmu Junyu approach step by step, bathed in light, they felt as if she were coated in gold, so dazzling that they couldn't even make out her features. Yet, she was still different, and everyone was awestruck by her aura.
Even though no one believed in this woman's identity as an empress from the beginning, at this moment, for some reason, everyone couldn't help but believe in her identity as an empress deep down.
Following behind was Xuanyuan Zhan. Xuanyuan Zhan was not wearing a dragon robe or a dragon crown. He was only wearing a black casual dress, and his long black hair was held up with a white jade hairpin. Ning'er had helped him put the hairpin on that morning!
Ye Feng, Ye Yun, and Wu Liping followed behind Xuan Yuanzhan.
Xuan Yuanzhan's aura also deeply shocked everyone present.
If Duanmu Junyu's powerful aura had unconsciously won everyone over, then Xuanyuan Zhan, though seemingly casual, exuded an undeniable air of nobility, similarly making people believe in his identity.
When Duanmu Junyu and Xuanyuan Zhan got closer, the people in the hall finally saw their faces clearly.
The two of them are truly a big surprise!
Needless to say, both of them were handsome and beautiful.
But why does this Empress of Western Liang look exactly like the little princess beside the Emperor?
When Helian Zheng and Helian Qin saw Duanmu Junyu's face, which was exactly the same as Su Xuening's, their expressions changed simultaneously!
Well! They knew something was off about the arrival of the Western Liang Empress and the Eastern Chu Emperor! Turns out they were waiting for them here!
These two are indeed inextricably linked to Helian Ci!
When Helian Rong saw Duanmu Junyu's appearance clearly, he immediately looked at Su Xuening beside him.
After carefully comparing the two appearances, Helian Rong looked at Su Renzhong in shock: "Ci'er, what's going on?"
Before Su Renzhong could speak, Su Yun'an interjected, "Great-grandfather, I forgot to tell you before, our mother was the Empress of Western Liang!"
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