Chapter 534 Extra Chapter: Nothing Left Unfinished (Twenty-Two)
Looking at the court officials seated below, Princess Zhaoyang was in high spirits, and a smug and proud smile never left her face.
At today's banquet, she is finally the one and only protagonist.
There was no emperor or empress in the arena who could outrank her; she was the person with the highest status in the arena!
Seeing that the time was almost up, Princess Chaoyang stood up with an air of arrogance, raised her cup, and addressed the assembled officials.
"My lords, this is the first banquet that I, the princess, have hosted. I wonder what your thoughts are?"
The courtiers below exchanged bewildered glances. Was this a banquet hosted by Princess Chaoyang? Then why was the Emperor's name used when they were summoned?
Could this woman be impersonating the Emperor? That's a capital offense of treason!
What is this woman thinking?! She is just a palace maid, and even if she has a slightly higher status, she has no right to participate in decision-making.
But now, she not only openly forged an imperial edict, but also dared to directly question the court officials?
Was she tired of living, or did the emperor really dote on her that much?
They were even asked what they thought, but they dared not try to please such a crazy woman at this time...
Seeing that none of the court officials answered, Princess Chaoyang's face immediately darkened. "What, are you all mute? Why won't you answer my question?"
Some of the higher-ranking and more senior court officials couldn't help but show some displeasure on their faces. Even the Emperor wouldn't say such things casually!
Princess Chaoyang, isn't that a bit too absurd!
Princess Chaoyang's good mood vanished when she saw that they still didn't speak. Just as she was about to reprimand them, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the side.
"Hahaha! Chaoyang, why make things difficult for these ministers? They have their own reasons for not answering your questions."
Princess Chaoyang glared angrily at the source of the sound, and then saw someone who should never be there.
"Uncle Lu?! What are you doing here! Do you know that a prince cannot enter the capital without an imperial summons!"
"My father would never summon you back. Are you blatantly ignoring the ban?"
Prince Lu ignored Princess Chaoyang's clamor and walked in with a relaxed and cheerful expression. "Niece, you're wrong about that."
Everyone knows I deeply respect my elder brother, how could I possibly disobey him?
Princess Chaoyang's face was filled with barely suppressed anger. "Then why is my royal uncle here?!"
Don't tell me my father sent you; he hasn't had the time for these things lately.
King Lu raised an eyebrow. "That's exactly why I came!"
My brother and I are blood brothers, so it's only right that I care about him!
Now that my elder brother has suddenly closed himself off from state affairs, as both his younger brother and his subject, it is only natural that I must come and see him.
Let's see... is anyone there...?
He deliberately deceived his elder brother, keeping everyone in the dark!
Upon hearing this, Princess Chaoyang's heart skipped a beat. "Uncle Lu! You can't say such things carelessly!"
My father is perfectly fine, who would dare to deceive him! Your idea is simply outrageous!
King Lu looked relaxed. "That's hard to say. After all... there are things in this world that are even more outrageous than this."
When Emperor Gaozu founded his empire, he probably never imagined that one day the foundation he laid would be squandered by an unmarried girl!
The tension between the two men was palpable, and the ministers below pondered deeply as they listened to their sharp exchange.
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