Chapter 226 Hu Zi: I want to see my uncle!
"The Saint has arrived!!"
Sure enough, as soon as everyone's eyes turned to the distance, a sharp voice rang out.
“Swish!”
Countless expectant eyes looked there.
A dragon sedan slowly moved in front of the Suzaku Gate.
"Thump, thump, thump."
Following closely behind the dragon sedan were a thousand imperial guards, all in neatly arranged armor, exuding a murderous aura.
The leading general had a solemn brow, a sword at his waist, and rode on a horse covered with an iron frame, looking up proudly.
Those eyes were like a hawk, staring at everyone present.
The general's name was Wang Di.
He is the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards.
A realm above the fourth rank of a warrior.
And beside Wang Di.
A figure in red followed leisurely beside him.
The figure in red was white and beardless, but a hint of majesty flashed across his slightly dull face from time to time.
It feels quite abrupt.
He followed Wang Di at a leisurely pace, not seeming to be in a hurry, just strolling lazily, but his speed did not slow down at all.
He was the eunuch Si Zhongxiao, the imperial eunuch.
As the dragon sedan stopped, the majesty on Si Zhongxiao's face disappeared instantly, revealing an extremely respectful expression. He gently lifted the green silk umbrella cover of the dragon sedan.
"Slow down, Your Majesty."
Si Zhongxiao spoke softly, took Emperor Jianhong's wrist like a loyal dog, and carefully protected him as he slowly got off the dragon sedan chair.
Emperor Jianhong had a blank expression on his face at this time. After he got off the dragon sedan chair, he looked up and glanced at the crowd of people in front of him.
"Your Majesty, please follow me."
Si Zhongxiao bent his body and pulled Emperor Jianhong forward.
"Um."
Emperor Jianhong just nodded lightly and followed Si Zhongxiao forward.
Without any hesitation, the one thousand imperial guards split into two teams in an instant. Under the leadership of Wang Di, they surrounded the front and firmly protected Emperor Jianhong between the teams.
“Wow!”
The people consciously made way for the people.
The staff of the Imperial City Bureau, under the command of Bai Ziqing, maintained order at the scene in an orderly manner.
"This is His Majesty the Emperor of our Great Holy Dynasty!"
"Yes, when Your Majesty ascended the throne, I had the honor of seeing you from afar. Your Majesty was at the peak of his powers back then, but I never imagined that after all these years, you would have gray hair."
“Time is unforgiving.”
“…………”
The place was bustling with people.
These people's discussions angered one person.
Wang Di, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards, glanced coldly at the people.
He gathered his strength, and a hint of cruelty appeared in his voice:
"How dare you, a rude and unruly person, kneel down and pay homage to His Majesty when you see Him?!!"
There was a touch of shocking sound in the voice.
A visible wave of air suddenly spread out from his mouth towards the entire Suzaku Gate.
For a moment, the entire Suzaku Gate fell silent.
"No need, I'm just here for fun today."
Emperor Jianhong was naturally attracted by his voice.
He glanced at Wang Di indifferently.
"yes."
Upon hearing this, Wang Di bowed to Emperor Jianhong and respectfully followed behind him as he walked forward.
After a while.
Emperor Jianhong came to the front seats.
"Your Majesty, I greet you!"
With the arrival of Emperor Jianhong.
Those officials who had been sitting in their chairs early all stood up and saluted Emperor Jianhong.
"No need to be polite."
Emperor Jianhong nodded slowly and waved his hand:
"Everyone, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
At once all the officials stood up and looked respectfully at Emperor Jianhong.
Emperor Jianhong, supported by Si Zhongxiao, sat on a chair, his eyes slowly looking towards the huge arena in front of him.
Only after Emperor Jianhong sat down did the rest of the people dare to slowly sit back in their chairs.
"Your Majesty."
A figure slowly walked towards them from a distance.
The figure looked old, and faint coughing sounds could be heard from time to time as he walked.
He came before Emperor Jianhong and saluted respectfully.
"Duke Ningguo, there's no need to be so polite."
Emperor Jianhong looked at Li Jian and smiled for the first time. He raised his hand and gently patted Li Jian and said:
"My dear minister, you have put together such a grand ceremony for this magical imperial examination. I am quite curious, so I came to take a look. Today's protagonist is you, so don't worry about me."
Li Jian quickly leaned over and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty's words are absolutely true, but in my opinion, Your Majesty is the ruler of the world. With Your Majesty here, how dare I say I am the protagonist?"
"hehe."
Emperor Jianhong said nothing more, but just smiled and waved his hand:
"Go ahead, my dear."
"yes."
Duke Ningguo nodded seriously and then walked forward.
Looking at his back.
Emperor Jianhong's eyes were filled with a hint of sadness.
An unknown gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and then slowly faded away.
"Your Majesty, please do not blame me for being late."
A voice sounded, sounding a little shy.
Emperor Jianhong looked up curiously.
Then he saw the current Minister of War Zeng Shilin walking slowly towards his seat.
Behind him followed a beautiful woman with a restrained look on her face.
The beautiful woman was holding a child in her hand, and the child looked up at everyone in a daze.
"Why did you come only now, Mr. Zeng?"
Emperor Jianhong chuckled and raised his eyebrows to look at Zeng Shilin.
"Since Your Majesty said you could bring your family, you brought two more."
Zeng Shilin also smiled:
"It's just that women are a bit slow, and it takes some time to put on red and green at home."
Although he complained like this, Zeng Shilin did not show any sign of complaining.
"oh?"
After hearing this, Emperor Jianhong looked at Aunt Lin with curiosity.
Aunt Lin was a little restrained. She turned aside and saluted Emperor Jianhong:
"Your Majesty."
"Haha, I've heard for a long time that Mr. Zeng's family has a daughter named Lin, who is as beautiful as a fairy. She is indeed extraordinary."
Emperor Jianhong just smiled faintly and waved his hand, saying, "Get up."
Then, his eyes rested on the child again.
"Could this child... be the child of Lord Zeng and Lady Lin?"
Zeng Shilin's expression froze for a moment, then he quickly smiled and shook his head:
"This child is the descendant of the loyal and good man whom I saved with all my heart and soul."
When Emperor Jianhong heard this, he looked thoughtful.
Then he looked surprised:
"Judging from his age, he should be the descendant of Earl Zhongyuan?"
"Your Majesty has a keen eye." Zeng Shilin had already led Aunt Lin and Hu Zi to sit down, and bowed to Emperor Jianhong.
"This boy is my cousin's grandson."
"I am fortunate to have you, my beloved Zeng. Otherwise, I would have wrongly killed the descendant of a loyal and righteous man."
Emperor Jianhong sighed deeply.
Zeng Shilin slowly shook his head: "It was the treacherous ministers of King Qi who deceived Your Majesty. This matter is not Your Majesty's fault."
"well."
Emperor Jianhong glanced at Hu Zi's face again.
I don’t know if it was out of guilt or because I loved the child, but I slowly stood up and walked in front of Hu Zi.
He had a smiling face and stretched out his hand:
"Give me a hug."
"This..." A hint of hesitation flashed across Aunt Lin's face.
"Hug me...I want to see my uncle!!"
Hu Zi had no idea at all. When he heard this, his eyes lit up and he raised his hands and was naturally held in Emperor Jianhong's arms.
"My uncle is taking the imperial examination today! I want to see him! Right there..."
Hu Zi's face was full of excitement.
Because this seat is the highest seat in front of the Suzaku Gate.
(End of this chapter)
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