Soon, Lanxin went to inquire about it and then hurriedly returned.
However, she gained nothing.
"I don't know why, but everyone keeps quiet about me. No matter what I ask, they all say they don't know."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchun stood up.
"In that case, I will go and see for myself."
As Gu Jingchun spoke, he walked out.
******
But at this banquet...
An hour ago.
Shen Hechuan sat high on the dragon throne and saw a tall, slender man wearing a black robe embroidered with gold dragon patterns stride in.
With just one glance, Shen Hechuan was certain that the person in front of him was Mo Junxing, the monarch of the Great Qi.
When Shen Hechuan carefully examined his appearance, his heart sank, and his expression became increasingly solemn.
It's simply because Mo Junxing's appearance is just too handsome.
He was clearly a man, but he was more handsome than any woman.
Moreover, neither his body nor his face showed any femininity; instead, he exuded a dashing masculine charm.
Looking at his phoenix eyes again, even though they are full of coldness, they seem to be full of deep affection when he looks at you.
While Gu Jingchun was observing Mo Junxing, Mo Junxing was also observing Shen Hechuan on the dragon throne.
Hmm, he's not bad looking, no wonder that woman took a liking to him.
He still possessed some imposing presence, but not much.
It's all thanks to his ascension to the throne now; otherwise, as a mere crown prince, he would truly be... looked down upon!
After sizing each other up, they both looked away, neither willing to glance at the other again.
Shen Hechuan also stood up, said a few polite words with a forced smile, and then let Mo Junxing sit down.
Once seated, a few polite words are inevitable.
However, other officials would naturally speak next, and Shen Hechuan only needed to watch.
After a brief conversation, the palace maids gracefully arrived and brought out the food and wine for the day.
However, after the official introduced the dishes, Mo Junxing did not touch his chopsticks.
The same goes for Shen Hechuan.
He looked at the food on the plate, and the more he looked, the less he felt like eating.
Thinking to myself, "Sigh, the food here isn't as good as the food in Jingchun's room. I wonder if Jingchun has eaten yet."
Alas, I did not dine with her; I wonder if she has a poor appetite.
Anyway, I have a really bad appetite and don't want to eat at all. I don't know when this will end.
I kept the news from Mo Junxing from her, I don't know if she'll be happy about it!
Shen Hechuan stared at the dishes in front of him, his mind racing with a jumble of thoughts, muttering to himself.
Mo Junxing also spoke at this moment.
I noticed that Your Majesty didn't eat much, but I still felt that the food wasn't to my liking.
Mo Junxing's words can be said to be a slap in the face to Da Cheng.
They've prepared a meal for you with great care, and you still say it doesn't suit your taste.
You said it, fine, but you had to seek validation from His Majesty of Dacheng.
So, as soon as he finished speaking, everyone present changed their expressions.
The officials in Dacheng were angered.
The officials of Daqi were frightened.
They looked at their monarch, their hearts pounding with fear.
Our sovereign!
We're on Dacheng's territory now!
You must be careful what you say, lest you anger them and get kicked out.
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan chuckled softly.
"Your Majesty is overthinking it. I was just reminded of my...lover when I saw this dish."
She is very good at making this dish, and it tastes delicious.
So I was distracted for a moment, and you've made a fool of yourself in the process.
Shen Hechuan's words were both a declaration of his sovereignty and a test of Mo Junxing's abilities.
Let's see if he actually knows Gu Jingchun, and what his purpose is in coming to Dacheng this time.
Sure enough, as soon as Shen Hechuan finished speaking, Mo Junxing's expression changed.
His hands, hidden in his sleeves, tightened, his thin lips pressed together, and then he chuckled softly.
"Yeah?"
"When I was in the Great Qi, I had a lover. Her favorite dish was crab roe and tendon spring, which was extremely delicious."
However, because the production process is extremely complex, very few people know how to make it.
"However, my lover noticed that I enjoyed eating it, so she would make it every few days, and it always tasted very good."
"Has Your Majesty ever tasted it?"
Shen Hechuan's expression froze for a moment, and his hand holding the chopsticks tightened.
I thought to myself, "What 'Jintouchun'? It's obviously a scam. I won't believe it!"
He smiled and then continued:
"That monarch's lover is quite nice, but I don't really like eating these fancy but impractical things."
After all, I feel sorry for my loved one and don't want her to suffer so much because of me.
"Therefore, I don't have many requirements when it comes to food. As long as it's made by my lover, I like to eat it."
"Of course, I also like to cook for her."
Upon hearing this, Mo Junxing's eyes flashed with coldness.
Shen Hechuan also looked at Mo Junxing with a cold face.
The two men's eyes sparked with tension across the long distance, causing the surrounding ministers to tremble.
Luo Ziqian, sitting opposite Mo Junxing, raised an eyebrow as he watched the exchange of glances between the two.
I wondered, what's going on between the two of them?
Instead of discussing important national affairs, they've started talking about food.
Moreover, judging from the atmosphere between the two, they didn't seem to be talking about their respective lovers, but rather like they were arguing over who was the other's lover.
This conclusion startled Luo Ziqian. He immediately looked around and found that everyone around him looked tense, except for one person whose eyes showed a hint of anger and worry.
This made him take another look at Ye Wenxi.
After Shen Hechuan ascended the throne, he made an exception and admitted Ye Wenxi, sending him directly to the Censorate.
This position can be described as one that offends people. Luo Ziqian didn't know why Shen Hechuan would assign such an official position to Ye Wenxi, a scholar.
However, the position of Censorate is extremely demanding, and perhaps Shen Hechuan wanted to entrust him with important responsibilities, so he deliberately tempered him.
Now, seeing Ye Wenxi's reaction, he felt more and more that his guess was correct.
Then look at Shen Hechuan and Mo Junxing, who have already clashed with each other once with their eyes.
They both smiled slightly.
Shen Hechuan: "It seems that the monarch's lover loves you very much, but I wonder if she will accompany you this time?"
Mo Junxing: "It seems His Majesty is very fond of your lover, but I wonder why she is not present at this banquet?"
Shen Hechuan: "Naturally, it's because I feel sorry for her working so hard, so I let her rest early."
Mo Junxing: "My wife has a bad temper and loves to run around. She ran off to play a while ago and hasn't come back yet."
Therefore, I have come personally to take him back.
"I wonder if Your Majesty has seen her?"
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