General Lu looked around from time to time while talking with Xin Zhixia.
I saw Xin Sanlang constantly picking up food for his wife and daughter, his eyes full of pampering.
Meanwhile, Lu Ze on the opposite side kept pouring wine into his mouth, secretly cursing in his heart: We are both men, why is there such a big difference between us!
Do you still want this nephew?
At this moment, the emperor suddenly spoke:
"I've heard that Xin Zhixia of Xiangcheng Mansion is a skilled martial artist and has made significant contributions in suppressing several bandit rebellions. I wonder if he's here today?"
When Xin Zhixia heard his name being called, he quickly stood up and walked to the middle:
"Your servant Xin Zhixia pays homage to Your Majesty."
"Raise your head and let me see."
Xin Zhixia looked up in response.
The emperor nodded. "What a clever child. Where is he employed now?"
"Your Majesty, I have just been transferred to the position of Commander of the North City of the Nine Cities Military Command."
"You are indeed a young man with great potential. Someone, go and fetch my Xuanyuan Bow."
Soon, two people came in carrying a dark bow.
Emperor Dayu looked at Xin Zhixia with a smile:
"This bow was used by the late emperor during his conquest of Mobei. I later won it during an autumn hunt and have kept it ever since. Today, I give it to you as a reward. I hope you will be even more valiant in protecting the territory of Dayu in the future!"
Xin Zhixia was a little excited: "Yes! I obey your order! I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."
Xin Zhixia respectfully took the Xuanyuan bow with both hands, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
He had heard of the achievements of the Xuanyuan bow a long time ago.
When the late emperor went on a northern expedition, it was this bow that accompanied him in conquering the northern desert.
Later, the former emperor named this bow "Xuanyuan Bow", and had the power to "see the bow as if seeing the emperor".
Now that His Majesty has bestowed this bow upon him, he knows that Xiao Ting has his own intentions behind it.
But it also shows His Majesty's trust in him.
Although everyone present wanted to object, under the current circumstances they could only congratulate and praise each other.
Regardless of whether the congratulations were sincere or insincere, Xin Zhixia accepted them.
The emperor nodded with satisfaction and signaled Xin Zhixia to return to his seat.
Afterwards, the banquet continued with singing and dancing in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Xin Guoguo was bored in the hall. Seeing someone leave, she said to Yang Sanniang:
"Mom, I'm going out for a walk."
Yang Sanniang didn't object.
This kind of banquet is really boring.
She was reluctant to detain her daughter, so she nodded and said, "Be careful. Don't separate from Taozi. If anything happens, have Taozi come back and report."
"Don't worry, mother."
Xin Guoguo lifted her dress and took Taozi with her as she quietly walked out of Chonghua Terrace.
It was already dark now.
The palace lanterns had already been lit.
Xing Guoguo and Taozi were walking outside the palace. They didn't notice anyone behind them, but instead heard a quarrel.
Xin Guoguo and Taozi looked at each other.
They saw curiosity in each other's eyes.
The master and servant hit it off immediately, tiptoed over quietly, and listened carefully with their ears tilted.
Tsk!
I didn’t expect that after a boring day, she could still wait for the melon to eat!
The master and servant followed the sound to a remote garden.
Under the palace lantern, a woman in gorgeous palace attire was scolding a young palace maid:
"You idiot, you actually soiled my clothes!" The woman's eyes were wide open with anger.
"I'm sorry, Princess. I didn't mean it. Please forgive me..." The little palace maid was so scared that she knelt on the ground and kowtowed continuously.
At this time, a woman dressed in the same gorgeous clothes but with simple makeup came over from the side.
She frowned and said, "It's just a piece of clothing. Why make things so difficult for a little maid?"
As he spoke, he grabbed the little palace maid's arm and tried to pull her up.
The little palace maid was so frightened that she was trembling all over and didn't dare to get up.
The princess looked at the newcomer and sneered, "Where did this wild girl come from? How dare you meddle in my affairs?"
"You..." The woman stamped her feet in anger, "You are the wild girl!"
At this time, a gentle voice came: "Princess, calm down. This is the daughter of the Guiyi Marquis."
Xin Guoguo turned around and saw a beautiful woman walking towards her. She smiled and bowed to the princess.
"I was wondering who it was that had the audacity to interfere in my affairs. It turns out to be such a poor fellow. How disrespectful!"
The princess's sarcastic words made the elegantly made-up woman's eyes red with anger:
"You...are going too far!"
"Haha! Since Miss Xiang has pleaded for this little palace maid, I will spare her. However, this dress of mine is made of the finest black cloud brocade. Since Miss Xiang is so kind, I guess she is willing to compensate her?"
The princess raised her eyebrows, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.
Miss Xiang's face flushed instantly: "I..."
Moyun brocade was a tribute from the south of the Yangtze River, and one inch was worth ten gold coins.
Although her family is a marquisate, it is just superficial.
Where can I buy such expensive things?
"Miss Xiang..." Seeing that she stopped talking, the little palace maid felt a little scared and couldn't help but call out softly.
Looking at Miss Xiang, his eyes were full of anticipation.
Miss Xiang pursed her lips and quietly withdrew her hand:
"I...I suddenly remembered that my mother called me for something. Bye."
Before he finished speaking, the person had already walked away.
But the princess's disdainful sneer behind her still reached her ears, causing her to clench her hands.
She remembered today's humiliation!
The woman with a gentle face came over and helped the little maid up:
"Go and receive your punishment yourself."
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