Dongyue Palace is located in the Imperial Garden and is not large in scale.
When Liu Xia entered, there were already many people in the hall.
For example, the prince, the second prince, the third prince, the fourth prince.
At this moment, there are more than twenty small tables for one person in Dongyue Hall.
The princes and relatives all sit on the right side, and on the other side are the seats for the concubines in the harem.[
In the center of the head is the golden dragon chair, where the queen and emperor sit.
"I am here to meet you, Your Highnesses."
Liu Xia saluted immediately.
"Oh? Prince Weiyuan, please get up quickly."
The prince spoke first.
The prince still had a smile as warm as the spring breeze on his face, and hurriedly helped Liu Xia up and said.
"Haoxuan, I also went to your mansion to look for you, but you were not there. Later I heard that you were being kept behind closed doors. You are quite courageous."
When the second prince came over, he patted Liu Xia on the shoulder and said, looking very cordial.
As for the third and fourth princes, they obviously disdain Liu Xia.
Especially the third prince looked up and stared at Liu Xia.
This puzzled Liu Xia. He didn't offend him even after thinking about it. Could it be that he was jealous that I am more handsome than you?
Therefore, Liu Xia was not polite and glared at him.
The third prince was stunned and turned his head in disdain.
As for the fourth prince, he didn't look at Liu Xia at all, with a bit of impatience on his face.
"Hey, stop talking. I can't go out now. I'm really going crazy these days."
Liu Xia said with a pleasant smile.
"I will beg you for mercy later while my father is happy. Dragons are so fun, what's the point of staying in the house every day?"
The second prince said in an easy-going manner.
"Thank you very much, Second Prince."[
Liu Xia cupped her fists and said.
"You and my brother, why are you so polite?"
The second prince said happily.
The prince, on the other hand, stood aside and said nothing.
Still wearing his warm smile.
This kind of smile makes people feel very lively, as if they are deliberately keeping a distance from you, as if they are a kind of self-protection.
As a prince, I must be under a lot of pressure.
"The Holy One has arrived."
At this time, I suddenly heard Eunuch Chen shouting.
The emperor took the queen and seven concubines into the main hall.
Liu Xia and a group of princes hurriedly baptized.
Today, the emperor seemed to be in a particularly good mood. He waved his hands with a smile on his face and said, "Let's spend this life."
Immediately, everyone began to take their seats.
Liu Xia was sitting next to the fourth prince, and then he raised his head and glanced at the emperor's concubines.
The queen sitting next to the emperor looks very young, about in her early forties, beautiful and dignified, with a faint smile on her face. However, her pair of red and phoenix eyes are not angry and intimidating, and she is somewhat dignified by the world.
When the momentum.
She is the biological mother of the prince.
Among the concubines on the opposite side, there are many who are fat and thin. They cannot be said to be of heavenly beauty, but they all have their own characteristics. As expected, being the emperor will bring beauty and blessings.
However, the youngest princess among them was only in her thirties, and she should be the biological mother of the fourth prince.
The harem of Tianji Dynasty is divided into queens, imperial concubines, noble concubines, concubines, etc.
Only those who give birth to a prince or princess for the emperor are eligible to become a royal concubine.
Therefore, there are only five imperial concubines in total.
Presumably, this emperor also has a princess.[
However, Liu Xia has never seen it.
"Princess Chang'an said."
Outside the door, the eunuch announced.
At this time, Princess Changping entered the hall.
When she entered the hall, the magnificent hall instantly lost its color.
The eldest princess who came in was wearing an ocher-yellow princess robe and a crown with nine phoenixes in the sky. She was noble and elegant.
She immediately saluted the emperor and the many concubines, and many of the concubines immediately stood up and returned the courtesy to him.
However, with her appearance, all the women in the hall lost their luster.
"Sit down."
The emperor waved his hands and said.
After the eldest princess sat down, the emperor smiled lightly and said: "Haoxuan has been in Longdu for a while. I have always wanted to help him, but because of the pirates in southern Xinjiang, I have no time to spare. In recent days, there has been a great victory in southern Xinjiang.
, I am very happy. Haoxuan, you are indeed my blessed general. As soon as you come, southern Xinjiang will be pacified. Today, you must drink a few more glasses."
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and the little pirates are not worth mentioning."
Liu Xia stood up quickly and said.
"My son, I congratulate my father. May our Tianji Dynasty enjoy eternal peace."
At this moment, the prince also stood up hurriedly, raised his wine glass and said.
"My sons and ministers also congratulate my father."
Immediately, all the princes stood up.
"Okay, very good. It's rare that you are interested, please sit down."
Immediately, after a few glasses of wine, there was singing and dancing to add to the fun, and the concubines in the harem frequently toasted to the emperor.
The atmosphere was also very lively, but Liu Xia felt that something was missing.
I was meeting the Yun Sect before. During the Chinese New Year, the parents of the children of the sect would go up the mountain to visit them. They would see their family sitting there, chatting and laughing. They had a loving father and mother, which was very warm.
However, here, although everyone looks very happy, they feel that there is something between everyone.
They are very polite to each other, like a family there?
Sure enough, this imperial family cannot be compared with ordinary people.
Liu Xia was sitting there, and the crown prince and the second prince all toasted. Although the fourth prince looked down upon him, he also raised his glass to toast.
The third prince, on the other hand, turned a deaf ear to Liu Xia.
Halfway through the banquet, the fourth prince asked abruptly: "Third brother, I heard that you recently acquired a master, is it true?"
"Who are you talking about?"
"Of course it's the swordsman from Dongji Island. I heard that his swordsmanship is superb, which is very different from our Central Plains martial arts."
"Oh, you mean Pu Yunfei?"
"Yes, yes, his last name is very weird, so I can't always remember it."
"His swordsmanship is indeed superb. None of the previous masters in my palace are his opponents. I think I will definitely win this year's Qiu Wei."
The third prince said proudly.
"That's not necessarily true. Haven't you heard that a master like the Protector was beaten to the point of vomiting blood by Prince Weiyuan? With him here, you can't even hope to win."
The fourth prince said.
"Hmph, the three-legged cat's kung fu is not worth mentioning."
The third prince said disdainfully.
"Third brother, just brag. If you have the ability, why don't you let the two of them compete? Otherwise, what you say now is all nonsense."
The fourth prince said disdainfully.
When Liu Xia heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned.
This fourth prince is indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp.
The third prince had obviously fallen for his provocation and was looking at Liu Xia provocatively.
"Father, today there is a family banquet in the palace, with singing and dancing. However, I will never forget the religious teachings of my ancestors, to protect the country with force and to govern the country with etiquette. I heard that Prince Weiyuan's kung fu is the best in this world. I just happened to have a very powerful one recently.
Swordsmen, please allow me to have a duel with my father, so that I can broaden my horizons, and secondly, it can also be a source of entertainment for my father."
The third prince immediately stood up and said to the emperor.
Suddenly, there was silence in the hall.
The second prince looked stunned, while the prince looked expressionless.
On the contrary, the fourth prince looked gloating.
The folk customs of the Tianji Dynasty are fierce, so naturally everyone likes martial arts competitions.
The emperor glanced at Liu Xia and asked calmly: "Haoxuan, can you accept the challenge?"
"Your Majesty, I am a humble minister with little talent and knowledge. I wonder if I am a match for that swordsman. I think there is no need to compete."
Liu Xia stood up and smiled.
The emperor's eyes were filled with approval.
"Prince Weiyuan, what do you mean by admitting defeat before we fight? Do you think that this king's disciple is not worthy of fighting you?"
The third prince said reluctantly.
At this time, the prince also stood up and said: "Father, I have heard that this swordsman from Dongji Island is very arrogant. After coming to Longdu, he set up a ring in Dongcheng. After a hundred battles, I was defeated. It is often said
I, a native of the Central Plains, are his rivals. This shows how domineering he is. I thought it would be better to let Prince Weiyuan compete with him. If he wins, it will strengthen our country's prestige, but if he loses, we can also see how he will grow up."
"Father, I also really want to see Prince Weiyuan's cultivation. However, if Prince Weiyuan wins, I beg my father to forgive him and not let him dwell on his past behind closed doors."
The second prince also stood up at this moment and said.
Liu Xia stood there and said angrily: "Grandma, you guys are just watching the excitement. There are so many people. Is there anyone who would add insult to injury like this?"
The emperor took a deep breath and said: "In a barbarian land, people who refuse to accept enlightenment are indeed a bit arrogant. Haoxuan, you have a competition with him. If you win, I will forgive your sins and give you the imperial throne."
Walking gold medal. But if you lose, the punishment will be doubled."
Upon hearing this, several princes looked at Liu Xia one after another.
The gold medal for walking in front of the imperial palace is a token of the imperial palace. You can enter and exit the palace anytime and anywhere. This is a great honor and a great trust.
Liu Xia was recently worried about being grounded. When he heard this, he clasped his fists and said, "Then Wei Chen, let's give it a try."
"Okay, Chen Mo, let's set up a martial arts arena. I would like to see what the climate of this martial arts cultivator from Dongji Island is like after I haven't seen him in these years."
The emperor immediately stood up and smiled.
Afterwards, everyone arrived at the martial arts arena on the northwest side of the palace. It was very flat and covered a large area.
After all, the Tai Chi Dynasty was founded on martial arts, and emperors of all dynasties attached great importance to cultivation.
This martial arts arena is where the top ten compete in martial arts competitions.
The ground of the entire martial arts arena is paved with special materials and protected, making it very solid.
It is protected by seals all around. Liu Xia had only heard of this place before and had never been there.
Those who can show off their skills here are all masters of martial arts.
As soon as you enter here, you can find an official position in Dragon Soul Continent.
Many sect disciples in the world want to come here and give it a try. Even Liu Xia, when he met the Yun Sect before, dreamed of coming here to show off his skills, become famous in a battle, and shock the world.
In less than half a stick of incense, everyone arrived.
The emperor, concubines and princes were all sitting in the stands in the distance. There was a seal in front of the stands, so they were not afraid of being affected at all.
At this moment, Liu Xia stood in the middle of the martial arts arena, looking at the princes, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Fourth Prince, when I seize the opportunity, I will make you unable to eat and walk around in circles."
Liu Xia thought silently in her heart.
However, the prince's methods are even better.
A simple word made the emperor change his mind. This person should not be underestimated.
On the other hand, compared to his elder brothers, these third princes were much cuter, straight-laced, and stubborn. Liu Xia had an inexplicable liking for such people.
Although, from the first moment we met, the nose was not a nose, and the eyes were not eyes.
At this time, the third prince walked to the martial arts field with a middle-aged man.
The clothes worn by this middle-aged man are obviously not Central Plains clothes.
Outside the waters of Dragon Soul Continent, there are several continents. I heard that the customs and customs there are very different from those in the Central Plains.
The closest place to Dragon Soul Continent is Dongji Island.
I heard that the conditions there are harsh and volcanoes erupt from time to time. However, it is a place rich in masters.
Now, Liu Xia was somewhat looking forward to it, wanting to see how the martial arts in Dongji Island was different from that in the Central Plains.