Chapter 1326: Xiang Family Banquet 12
"If the Crown Prince of Beili cannot guarantee the safety of the envoys in the capital of Beili, then the Beili guards are useless."
A cold voice sounded, and everyone turned around to look.
A woman in gorgeous clothes walked down from Xiyan's carriage. She wore a golden crown on her head, and the gems on the crown sparkled brilliantly in the sun. Her gorgeous clothes were embroidered with exquisite embroidery unique to Xiyan. The jade pendant on her waist gently collided with her as she walked, making a pleasant sound.
The person who got off the Xiyan carriage was probably the princess who was almost past her prime.
Xiyun raised her eyebrows slightly, her beautiful eyes were frosty, and her eyes were filled with innate pride and majesty as she walked towards the Xiang family's gate step by step.
Prince Yu automatically moved to the side, invisibly making way for the imposing princess.
Xiyun and Xiliuyuan stood side by side.
Sang Qi's frown deepened, and his tone grew colder. "Your Highness, the Xiang family is in turmoil today. Master Xiang's concerns are no different from mine. I suggest we go to the temporary palace first."
Xi Yun's lips curled up in a mocking smile. "What Prince Beili said is quite interesting. If we can't guarantee safety in the Xiang family, then what about other places in Beili capital?"
Xiliuyuan: "Indeed."
Sang Qi was speechless and felt that this was a trap set by the Xiang family and Xiyan for Beili.
Prince Yu has nothing to do with it.
Wan Weijing was not as disgusted as he had just been. Such a tense scene could not be seen in the palace.
Mr. Feng saw through the trick and said no more.
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance.
Sang Rui, dressed in gorgeous clothes, came on horseback, followed by a team of royal guards. The horse stopped in front of the house.
Sang Rui dismounted and strode over: "Crown Prince, why are so many people crowding at the gate of the mansion?"
Sang Qi was already irritable, and he glanced away coldly when he heard that. He inadvertently caught a glimpse of Eunuch Li walking over, and there was a moment of surprise in his eyes.
Eunuch Li came forward and bowed, and then two eunuchs behind him presented him with gifts.
"I have come to the Xiang family to celebrate at the order of my father," Sang Rui explained, his eyes brimming with curiosity. "I heard in the palace that the envoys from Xiyan and Nanyuan were coming to the Xiang family, but why haven't they entered yet?"
The guard beside the prince stepped forward tactfully and told Sang Rui the whole story.
Sang Rui suddenly realized something, and as he glanced at the crowd at the palace gate, he chuckled, "I didn't think it was a big deal. There are so many different kinds of people gathered here. Master Xiang is right to worry, but don't worry, Master Xiang, even if someone causes trouble, the royal guards won't be pushovers." He finished speaking, and before anyone else could say anything, he glanced around coldly, "Anyone causing trouble will be killed without mercy."
There was a strong murderous intent hidden in the voice.
When the crowd heard this, they suddenly quieted down a bit, and couldn't help but wonder which prince in the royal family was so decisive.
Zhan Yi was also slightly startled, and secretly nudged Ming Hou with his arm.
"The accidents have nothing to do with the Xiang family. Is Mr. Xiang satisfied with this?" Sang Rui asked.
Marquis Xiang Ming bowed to Sang Rui and said, "I feel relieved with what Your Highness said." After that, he stepped aside to let everyone into the mansion.
Sang Qi looked at Sang Rui with a dark look in his eyes.
Zhan Yi, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief and quickly responded, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, envoys, please."
Sang Qi retracted his gaze and sidelong glanced, "Prince Xiyan, please come in. Princess, please come in. Prince Yu, please come in."
Xiliuyuan nodded and stepped onto the stairs.
Prince Yu followed with a smile.
Old Feng walked behind, stroking his beard, and Wei Zheng and Feng Xiuyi also followed him into the mansion.
When the people watching in the mansion saw someone enter, they immediately sat back in their seats and stared at the group of people coming in with different expressions.
The Xiang family hosted a banquet today with many guests. The banquet was held in the front yard, and the two hundred tables were almost full.
Xiang Minghou led everyone to the center, and Zhan Yi took charge and arranged for a group of distinguished guests to sit down.
Xiyun sat next to Xiliuyuan, looking around calmly.
Sang Qi and Sang Rui sat opposite Xiliuyuan, and since they sat down, they also looked at the guests around them.
There were so many wuxia people gathered in the capital at once that the Royal Guards had not yet figured out how many sects and independent wuxia people there were.
Prince Yu still had a smile on his face, as if the affairs in the mansion had nothing to do with him, and he sat waiting for the meal to start.
Mr. Feng, Wei Zheng and Feng Xiuyi were seated a little further back. Mr. Feng had been turning his head back and forth since he sat down.
"Mr. Feng, it's so hot, have a cup of tea first." Wei Zheng picked up the teapot on the table and poured it for Mr. Feng.
Old Man Feng didn't even reply: "Why isn't that girl Ye Qianning here?"
"...Almost all the guests attending the Xiang family's banquet are male. It might not be appropriate for Miss Ye to show up in public." Wei Zheng said.
After hearing this, Mr. Feng was surprised and then depressed: "So I won't be able to see that girl today?"
"Mr. Feng, we have all married into the Xiang family, why are you in such a hurry? Have a cup of tea and calm down." Wei Zheng said as he poured himself a cup.
Mr. Feng hesitated to speak and glanced at Feng Xiuyi, muttering, "I'm just thinking about this girl, but I don't know what she likes."
Wei Zheng: “…”
Feng Xiuyi was also speechless and stood up.
Seeing this, Mr. Feng immediately asked, "Where are you going?"
"Go to the toilet." Feng Xiuyi said.
Mr. Feng didn't believe it: "Wei Zheng, go with him."
Wei Zheng's mouth twitched: "...Mr. Feng, don't worry. If he wanted to run away, he would have run away long ago."
The room was full of guests, and Mr. Chen, Qian Fu and a group of gentlemen arrived at the front hall.
Mr. Chen's reputation was known throughout the four countries. When they saw someone arriving, they all stood up and bowed to greet him, their respect evident in their words.
Xiliuyuan also stood up and respectfully called out, "Mr. Chen."
Sang Qi and Sang Rui were both students of Loushan before. Even though Mr. Chen had resigned as the dean, they did not dare to slack off.
"Mr. Chen."
The two men stood up and bowed.
Although Elder Chen was old, he was in good spirits. He raised his hand slightly to signal everyone to take a seat, and glanced at Sang Qi, Xi Liuyuan, and Prince Yu. "Your Highness the Crown Prince and the envoys from the two countries have arrived. I hope you will forgive us if our hospitality has been inadequate."
"Mr. Chen, you're too polite."
Sang Qi smiled politely, his eyes fixed on Qian Fu: "It's been many years since we last met, and Prime Minister looks the same as always."
Qian Fu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile. He bowed and returned the greeting, saying, "Time flies. The little prince of that year has now grown into a young man who can shoulder the heavy responsibility of a country."
Sang Qi: "I don't deserve it."
"I heard that the Qian family has been living in the deep mountains outside the Great Wall for many years. I wonder which mountain they are in?" Sang Rui asked casually with curiosity.
Qian Fu smiled and said, "Sunset Gorge."
The place where the Qian family lives has already been thoroughly investigated by those who are interested. It is not a secret.
Sang Rui raised his eyebrows and said with interest, "I heard that there are many jungles around Sunset Gorge and wild beasts gather in the mountains. It's really amazing that only a few dozen people from the Qian family can cross it."
Often, unintentional words can arouse people's interest the most.
"Sunset Gorge is neither big nor small. It has many jungles, but there are also plains." Qian Fu smiled warmly.
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