The two days were a bit rushed, but it was clear that King Bei Cang had done his best to prepare for this banquet.
Soldiers were deployed from the city gate to the palace, and red silk was hung at the palace gate. How should I put it, it was so tacky that it was a bit unbearable to look at, as if welcoming a bride.
Without Xiao Li saying anything, Yang Jun immediately led his men to dismantle the structure. After they had dismantled it, the guards were replaced with silver-armored guards, and then the empress entered the palace.
This posture was really overbearing. Some court officials were still complaining that the empress was not polite and was usurping the throne, while others had already keenly sensed something.
When we entered the palace, we found that the banquet was held in the main hall where state affairs were discussed.
There are two chairs side by side on the main seat of the king's dragon throne.
There were two rows of seats at the bottom, with officials and princes from Beicang on one side and officials from Longsheng on the other. However, only Yang Jun and a few civil servants sat down. Rong Qing stood guard on the side of the empress, his tall body giving off an oppressive feeling.
Wang Wanqing, Qiao Ruyan, and Jiang Zhou are all among the civil servants.
Jiang Zhou glanced at Yang Jun beside him and sighed:...Dad, my son has made it big and has reached this position.
The Xiao Banquet began, King Bei Cang raised his glass to toast, and others followed suit.
The empress had a dull expression and didn't respond much, and the officials she brought with her were all very aloof.
There was one Yang Jun who was quite gentle, but his smile looked malicious.
What could they do? Who made Bei Cang weak?
Now that people have arrived, we have to entertain them and serve them well.
Laughter, no emotion, all skill!
After just two drinks, King Beicang began to introduce his sons. The older one was in his thirties, and the younger one was in his early twenties.
He focused on introducing his two youngest sons.
"Xia Mu is good at riding and shooting, and Xia Dun is good at music. They will be demonstrated one by one later."
Xiao Li suddenly remembered something: "It seems that there is someone from your Bei Cang family in my palace."
King Bei Cang paused, "Shao Yan is my younger brother's youngest son. He's been gone for over two years, and I miss him terribly. I was just about to ask about his situation."
Yang Jun replied, "Mr. Xia misses his hometown very much. Your Majesty can send someone to bring him back."
King Bei Cang quickly said, "It is his blessing to be able to serve the Empress. He does not need to worry about the affairs of the family."
Let’s not talk about Xia Shaoyan. As for the two sons that King Beicang tried hard to recommend to Xiao Li, Xiao Li didn’t say whether they were good or bad, but he just didn’t reject their performance.
When King Beicang saw that there was hope, the smile on his face became more sincere.
Until Xia Mu came up to toast: "My young prince has long admired Her Majesty the Empress and has always yearned for the prosperity of Longsheng. I wonder if I could travel with Her Majesty?"
He said it subtly, but his eyes were eager and blazing, and his intentions were too obvious.
Using beauty to obtain resources has never been a woman’s privilege, but men without beauty cannot make a living from this.
When a man is beautiful and the woman opposite him has everything he wants, their bottom line is lower than anyone else. Of course, they are noble and do not think of this as seduction, but pursuit.
"Snap!" The chopsticks in Wang Wanqing's hand were broken, her eyes were blazing with fire, and her expression was so terrifying that it looked like she wanted to eat someone.
Shameless! With such beauty, she wants to seduce His Majesty!
The lazy toad wants to eat swan meat. He overestimates his own abilities and has no shame!
Jiang Zhou quietly picked up the broken chopsticks and tremblingly replaced them with new ones for her.
Just pinch the chopsticks when you are angry, move your claws away from the back of my hand! ! ! !
Yang Jun glanced at the empress's face and laughed, "Longsheng is a vast territory with many prosperous places. It takes more than a day or two to explore. My queen is busy with many affairs and has no time for sightseeing."
After hearing this, Xia Mu didn't take Yang Jun seriously and wanted to continue to show his charm to the empress.
Wang Wanqing smiled and said, "I'm afraid the Eighth Prince doesn't have time to go to Longsheng. His concubine is about to give birth. I heard it's a boy. I congratulate the Eighth Prince in advance."
With a smile on his face, he cursed in his heart: What a scum, he has no status, no ability, and he has the nerve to seduce His Majesty with a beauty that is not even as pretty as Jiang Zhou?
Jiang Zhou: ? ?
Although he looks young, he is actually a womanizing slut. How shameless of him to show his courtesy to His Majesty!
No, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Looking at that stinky face, I really want to crush him!
Jiang Zhou Waterfall Tears: 555~My hand hurts so much!
Wang Wanqing pinched it again. Hey, why doesn’t it hurt?
He looked down and said, "Why are you stretching your hand out here?"
Jiang Zhou: "I... just want to eat an orange..."
He had no appetite for Beicang's food, but the oranges looked tempting. Unfortunately, King Beicang was stingy and only put a plate of oranges in the middle of the table for two people. When he reached out his hand, he didn't get to eat the oranges, but instead fell into the hands of the violent female devil.
Wang Wanqing said disdainfully: "Is this the time to be greedy?"
After saying that, he handed him a big orange.
Jiang Zhou: “…”
The two spoke for only a brief moment, and King Bei Cang was still trying to make amends: "Young lady, you're joking. Xia Mu still has no concubines, let alone a wife. Where did the unborn child come from?"
Xia Mu, whose face was stiff, immediately came to his senses and said in feigned anger, "Miss, please don't ruin my reputation."
The Empress, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up: "There are no girls sitting here. That one is my minister Wang Wanqing, and there is also Qiao Ruyan, both of whom are of the sixth rank. They are both very capable and have a promising future."
Being praised in public by the empress, not only Wang Wanqing was flattered, but even Qiao Ruyan was a little overwhelmed.
The two stood up, and everyone noticed that the clothes they were wearing were actually official uniforms. They thought it was to make it easier for women to dress up as men.
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