Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 488 488. Messenger

It is said that the team of envoys from the Liang Kingdom passed through the city. Under the leadership of Zhu Xiuyuan, they went straight to the imperial city to participate in the reception banquet prepared by Emperor Chen for the envoys.

Arriving at the two streets in front of the Imperial City, the envoy's team paused for a moment.

The Liang soldiers who were guarding Li Jiye, as well as the items they carried, were transferred here and sent to a nearby post house for placement first.

In the end, only Li Jiye, Li Qingnu, their entourage, maids and several others followed Zhu Xiuyuan to the Chengtian Gate in the south of the imperial city.

Outside Chengtian Gate, Prince Chen and Prince Jinling have been waiting here for a long time.

In compliance with Emperor Chen's order, they personally welcomed the Liang envoys into the palace.

Emperor Chen sent the crown prince and the emperor's eldest son to greet him respectfully, which was regarded as giving great respect to the Liang envoy.

After all, Liang Guo is recognized as a powerful country.

In the past, when Liang envoys came to collect tribute, they were very arrogant and domineering.

However, Chen Guo did not dare to do anything to them. Why not provide them with delicious food and drink?

Even if they broke the law and even killed people in Chen State, Chen State did not dare to say anything...

Although everyone did not want to admit it, the envoy from the Liang Kingdom was indeed the "envoy from the Kingdom of Heaven" and no one dared to neglect him.

Emperor Chen sent the prince and the emperor's eldest son to wait outside Chengtian Gate, which is enough to explain the problem.

After a while, the chariot of the Liang envoy arrived at Chengtian Gate.

Zhu Xiuyuan got off his horse, and Prince Chen and King Jinling hurriedly greeted him.

After Zhu Xiuyuan dismounted, he caught a glimpse of the two of them. The King of Jinling was fine, but the prince... Zhu Xiuyuan almost forgot that there was such a high-ranking figure in the Chen Kingdom as the prince!
Long time no see!

Yao thought that the last time they met was not long after he came to the capital. The prince had entertained him once, and then... they never contacted him again.

After that, no matter the three major cases he brought about or the several court meetings, the prince was nowhere to be seen.

He really didn't know what the prince was doing.

The sense of presence is too low!

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Zhu Xiuyuan bowed to the Crown Prince, but turned a blind eye to the King of Jinling.

"Uncle Zhu, long time no see. Uncle Zhu has been promoted from the Sima of Bianzhou to the uncle of Jiangcheng! When Uncle Zhu was promoted, I didn't go to congratulate him. It would be rude!"

The prince is gentle, courteous and courteous, and he looks like a humble young master.

Zhu Xiuyuan chatted with him for a few words and didn't ask why he hadn't seen him for such a long time. It was probably because he didn't have enough time.

Because the Liang envoy was still waiting on the chariot.

As for the King of Jinling, Zhu Xiuyuan didn't bother to pay attention to him and walked straight past him to the chariot of Li Jiye and Li Qingnu.

King Jinling's heart suddenly surged with raging anger!

He attaches great importance to the issue of identity. This is his sensitive point and also his inverse scale.

What does it mean that Zhu Xiuyuan only greets the prince but does not greet him?
Do you look down on him, King Jinling?

You know, the position of prince should have been his as the King of Jinling!

Even though he is not the prince now, his status is noble enough. He is a prince and the eldest son of the current emperor!
Which of these two identities is not stronger than Zhu Xiuyuan's earl?

However, such a little earl dared to look down upon him and refuse to show courtesy to him...

King Jinling felt that he had been severely offended. Zhu Xiuyuan's move had offended him severely!

There was a raging anger in his heart, and he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, about to explode.

However, as Zhu Xiuyuan turned around and walked past him, the golden light on the imperial-gifted belt around his waist flashed into the eyes of King Jinling...

This belt once allowed him to be beaten dozens of times by Chen Huang, and he had to lie down for many days to recover. It can be said that he has a deep memory.

At this moment, King Jinling suddenly remembered that with this belt, Zhu Xiuyuan did not have to salute anyone except Emperor Chen!

This was really a basin of cold water, freezing to the bone, and Duotou fell down on him.

It completely extinguished the anger in his heart!

His teeth loosened, his fists softened, and he felt discouraged.

Standing there, extremely dejected, depressed to death...

Zhu Xiuyuan naturally didn't know what King Jinling was thinking. He walked up to the chariot, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness King Qian, Your Highness the Princess, have arrived at Chengtian Gate. Please respectfully ask the two distinguished envoys to get off the chariot!"

"Uncle Jiang Cheng is so polite!"

Li Jiye's voice came out from the carriage, a little indifferent and arrogant.

Because now we have arrived in the imperial city, it is considered a formal occasion. Naturally, we can no longer call each other brothers and sisters like we did just now, like old friends we have not seen for many years.

Zhu Xiuyuan stepped into the role of "reception officer for the Liang State envoys", and Li Jiye also took on the responsibility of the Liang State envoys.

Since he is an envoy from the Liang Kingdom, he is cold and cold!

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jiye's entourage came forward and opened the curtain of the chariot. Then he stood up and walked down slowly, landing on the ground.

The Liang envoy got out of the car, and it was time to come forward and greet him.

As a result, the Crown Prince and the King of Jinling stepped forward to greet them, bowed their hands and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your hard work on your journey. My father ordered me and my two brothers to wait here to welcome these two distinguished envoys!"

This sentence was said by the prince.

King Jinling only bowed his hands and did not speak. He was still sulking in his heart.

But suddenly, King Jinling, who had just finished his salute, raised his eyes. At a glance, he saw a woman coming down from the second chariot behind King Qian of Liang!
This woman's face is like a full moon, her skin is as bright as snow, her face is as beautiful as the moon, and she is dressed in a light blue dress, which makes her look graceful and elegant!

After she got off the car and landed, her steps were full of lotus flowers, swaying in various ways, and she was walking this way with the support of two maids.

This is...this is Princess Anle from Liang Guolai!
King Jinling was stunned when he saw it.

This is truly a peerless beauty that is rarely seen in the world!

Coupled with her identity as the princess of Liang Kingdom, it makes people even more excited.

The shy Prince of Jinling was secretly moved in his heart. He stared blankly at the person for several times, then suddenly realized what he was doing and looked away in panic.

This is Princess Anle of the Liang Kingdom, and at the same time, she is one of the envoys of the Liang Kingdom!

The envoys of the Liang Kingdom were the envoys of the Shang Kingdom. Their reputation was deeply imprinted in the hearts of the Chen Kingdom's monarchs... They didn't even dare to take a second look!
But...this Princess Anle is too beautiful.

She is simply a stunning beauty!

However, Li Qingnu's identity is too special. She is both the princess of Liang and the envoy of Liang.There is no beauty, but it is a rose with thorns. Even just looking at it makes your eyes hurt!
So the King of Jinling did not dare to look further, lest he be discovered by Liang's envoys and take the opportunity to cause trouble for him.

If that's the case, he'll be in trouble.

Not to mention the little thoughts of King Jinling, but Li Jiye, the Qianwang of Liang State, just nodded slightly when faced with the prince's gentleness and courtesy.

He didn't talk to him, and he was very high-spirited.

The arrogance of the "messenger from the kingdom of heaven" was vividly displayed by him.The prince didn't take it seriously, and said with cupped hands: "Your envoy has come all the way, it's really hard work. My father has prepared a banquet in Fengtian Palace to welcome your envoy and wash away the dust. Please..."

Li Jiye still just nodded without speaking, as if talking to him would waste countless energy.

The shelves are held high.

At this time, Princess Anle Li Qingnu came forward and stood side by side with her brother.

She also turned a deaf ear to the prince's words, but under the graceful appearance, her eyes rolled around, looking around, showing a hint of curiosity.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye were unmoved. The situation was a bit embarrassing, so he held up his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please!"

And made a gesture to come in.

Li Jiye's eyes fell on Zhu Xiuyuan, a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips, and he said for the first time: "Okay, please lead the way, Uncle Jiang Cheng!"

Zhu Xiuyuan nodded, turned around and walked towards Chengtian Gate.

The two brothers, Li Jiye and Li Qingnu, immediately followed slowly.

The two brothers and sisters, one is King Qian and the other is Princess, are both royal children of the Liang Kingdom, so they are naturally very good at controlling their temperament.

When they move like this, their demeanor is naturally revealed. It is a domineering posture!

However, Princess Anle Li Qingnu's eyes were moving around as she walked, and the look of curiosity on her beautiful oval face became more and more intense.

However, her expression, temperament, and even her walking posture were all very graceful, which did not match her wandering eyes.

Seeing this, the prince also followed behind.

The prince didn't think there was anything wrong with Zhu Xiuyuan's actions.

But the King of Jinling was extremely sensitive. The envoy from the Liang Kingdom ignored the two brothers at all, but was very kind to Uncle Jiang Cheng and could at least chat with him...

He felt very complicated, but when he thought about it, even the prince was stunned... He finally felt more balanced in his heart, so he followed up and walked behind the prince.

Zhu Xiuyuan led the Liang State envoy and walked slowly. Soon, the group arrived at Fengtian Hall.

"Your Majesty, your concubine, your envoy has been received!" In the main hall, Zhu Xiuyuan bowed, then stepped aside and let Li Jiye and Li Qingnu behind him.

"The envoy from the State of Liang pays homage to Emperor Chen!" Li Jiye and Li Qingnu, two brothers, paid their respects.

Although they were arrogant and even the Crown Prince of Chen State did not look down upon them, they must respect Emperor Chen.

After all, he is the emperor of a country!
"Your envoys must have worked hard to come here by boat. I specially prepared a banquet to welcome the two noble envoys! Please take your seats, both honorable envoys!"

As soon as Chen Huang finished speaking, several court ladies came up to guide Li Jiye and Li Qingnu to their seats.

The imperial state banquet is naturally not a "everyone sits around the table and eats" model.

Instead, each person has a small table, sharing meals, and instead of sitting on chairs, he follows the ancient tradition and sits on the floor.

The entire hall was divided into left and right sides, with the left being the most respected, so Li Jiye took the first seat on the left, and Li Qingnu took the second seat on the left.

The third one is Zhu Xiuyuan, then the prince, King Jinling and others.

On the right, the first person in line is King Zhongshan, followed by Prime Minister Li Zhong, Yang Tingyu, King Jiangdu and so on.

In the middle of the main hall, there is a large area open, where songs and dances will be performed later to add to the fun.

After the Liang envoy took his seat, Zhu Xiuyuan and others also took their seats.

During this process, Zhu Xiuyuan discovered that King Zhongshan and Prime Minister Li Zhong, who used to "come and go freely" in the court, were a little more reserved at this time.

What a spectacle!

Zhu Xiuyuan knew that it should be because of Liang Guo's envoy.

Because the envoy from Liang State really left a deep imprint on the hearts of all the officials in Chen State's court. The higher they were in a high position, the more they knew the pros and cons.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Zhong Shanwang and Li Zhong to perform this time.

As for the prince, the King of Jinling, and the other accompanying officials, they were even more arrogant and did not dare to show off. They sat there respectfully.

However, there is an exception.

This person is the King of Jiangdu whom Zhu Xiuyuan hates!

King Jiangdu is very free and easy, not formal at all. It seems that Zhu Xiuyuan also noticed that his eyes were full of disdain when he looked at Li Jiye, King of Liang Guoqian...

This is strange!

Everyone is afraid of the Liang envoy, but why isn't King Jiangdu afraid?

After everyone was seated, a large number of palace maids began to serve food.

The royal delicacies of the palace are naturally full of color, flavor and aroma.

However, everyone's thoughts were obviously not on the palace delicacies.

During this period, Emperor Chen had a few words with the envoy from the Liang Kingdom. As expected, they were all trivial matters.As for the others, almost all of them are mute...

Before the food and drinks were served, Chen Huang couldn't seem to find anything to talk about after chatting for a few words, so he winked at Zhu Xiuyuan.

Zhu Xiuyuan grinned secretly. Didn't he know what Emperor Chen meant? Emperor Chen wanted him to chat with the Liang envoy.

Because no one speaks to enliven the atmosphere, the Fengtian Hall is about to be silent!
Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel speechless. How afraid were they of Liang's envoys?
However, after thinking about it, Zhu Xiuyuan followed Chen Huang's eyes and started chatting with Li Jiye and Li Qingnu...

Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye naturally had something to talk about, and he knew very well how to arouse Li Jiye's interest.

Li Jiye is very studious and has a strong thirst for knowledge. He can chat with him for a long time if he just throws out a knowledge point.

Therefore, a strange scene occurred in the Fengtian Hall.

Among those sitting here, from Emperor Chen, to Concubine You, to Li Zhong, King Zhongshan, and even the prince, King Jinling, etc., none of them have a higher status than Zhu Xiuyuan.

However, in this empty hall, only Zhu Xiuyuan could be heard talking and talking...

Except for Emperor Chen and Concubine You who were having fun and occasionally interjecting a few words, the rest of the people were all mute!

Soon, the wine and food will be ready.

Everyone toasted together and drank from the air, and the banquet officially began.

At the same time, the song and dance performance that Chen Huang was proud of also began.

But I heard the lingering sound of silk and bamboo, and saw the beautiful dancer dancing gracefully... It was peaceful and peaceful, and there was an atmosphere of a prosperous age.

These dancers raised by Emperor Chen are also the best in the world.

The face, the waist, the arms, the legs that are looming in the skirt, as well as the makeup, the dance clothes, and the gorgeous dance skills, all have been carefully selected and carefully selected. Decided.

It is really rare in the world, how can the world see it several times!
And the sound of silk and bamboo is simply wonderful, hard to hear outside!

Chen Huang, King Zhongshan, Li Zhong, the prince, etc. were extremely intoxicated. While drinking, they enjoyed the singing and dancing that only Chen Huang could enjoy in the past. What a pleasure!
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