Time passed little by little, the sky began to slowly darken, and the lights in the temple were lit.
There are more and more officials of the Wei Dynasty in the Zichen Palace, but they are also getting more and more anxious.
People who entered the hall already knew what had happened before.
Hu Shichang did not disappoint him at all, he expected everything. Most of the congratulatory gifts sent by the officials were some paintings, calligraphy, and classics. The military generals sent swords, guns, and weapons, and a few with some literary talents simply wrote them themselves. The poem was delivered.
Not only the people inside the palace, but also the people in the square outside the palace knew everything. But they had nothing to do.
Now those who are still waiting in the square are some fifth-grade petty officials, and their families are even less wealthy. What they have prepared are some ordinary things.
Shen Xiyao was also among them. Thinking of what Mu Jianming prepared, Shen Xiyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she didn't choose the one she prepared.
Following Chang Chu's summons, Shen Xiyao and a group of regular attendants walked into the hall. After saluting, the regular attendants began to wish birthdays and presented congratulatory gifts in turn.
Among these people, Shen Xiyao was the youngest and the latest to be promoted to regular attendant. So she was ranked last. Taking advantage of this gap, Shen Xiyao secretly looked around the palace.
Most of the Chu delegation in the palace looked happy, except Chen Ruiyuan who was embarrassed and at a loss.
Everyone in the Later Qin envoy had an attitude that it had nothing to do with them.
The handsome young man in Shu who forgot his name also looked very happy. The fat prince of Shu looked so painful but did not dare to resist. It was quite funny.
On the other hand, the faces of the ministers of the Wei Dynasty were anxious and even had a hint of despair.
Only His Majesty the Emperor, the First Prince, Prime Minister Chu, and Shangshu Cheng had normal expressions. Even when they saw him, they felt like they all let out a long sigh of relief.
How much they believe in themselves.
No!
How much they believed in Mu Jianming!
Thinking of this, Shen Xiyao actually made some mistakes.
The streets of Luojing City are now very lively. The imperial court specially issued a decree to cancel today's curfew.
The vendors doing small business along the street are one after another, and there are more tourists of both sexes on the street.
Among them, there are three carriages that are a bit special. They seem to deliberately avoid everyone, so that there are fewer people walking around.
After twists and turns, the convoy stopped at the back door of a mansion. A figure jumped out of the first carriage. Through the carriage and the lantern hanging on the door of the mansion, one could see what seemed to be a man's figure. A jade headband tied her high ponytail.
The figure was about to tidy up his clothes, when suddenly a woman jumped out from the shadow of the doorway, hugged the figure, and rested her head on the figure's shoulder, feeling a little surprised.
"You went out for so long and didn't come back. I miss you so much."
The figure pushed the woman's head away in disgust.
"Yunxiang, are you sick? We only met during the Hungry Ghost Festival, and it's only been more than a month."
Yunxiang clung to her again without giving up.
"It's been more than a month. I think we grew up together and the times we left each other are very few."
Was pushed away again.
"Bah. I think you don't miss me, you miss a man. I'll go talk to the lady and get you betrothed as soon as possible."
"Then you can't blame me. If you want to blame, I can only blame you. You are dressed as a man with a dashing and uninhibited demeanor, and your face is handsome and handsome. Which woman would not be moved by it. Alas, have you met anyone outside? A woman who is attracted to you?"
Yunxiang asked curiously, and then through the light of the lantern, she actually saw Yunxiu blushing.
"Really?"
Yunxiang asked in surprise.
Yunxiu was a little embarrassed and slapped Yunxiang's plump buttocks.
"Uncle Zhou is still here, what are you talking about? Besides, if you don't take us there quickly, it's getting dark, so be careful not to miss the lady's business."
"oops!"
Yunxiang's face was red and she looked at Yunxiu angrily. She put her hands behind her back to cover the place where she was beaten.
"I must tell the lady that you bullied me and let the lady make the decision for me."
Yunxiang raised her head and snorted arrogantly.
Yunxiu pouted, boarded the carriage with some dissatisfaction, and got into the carriage. Then she stuck her head out and smiled sweetly at the coachman.
"Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Lu raised his head and smiled at Yunxiang.
"Miss Xiang'er has become even more beautiful."
"Hehe. Uncle Zhou, let me tell you...ah!"
Before Yunxiang could say anything, Yunxiu, who was under the carriage, flicked Yunxiang's forehead with her fingers.
"Why don't you hurry up and lead the way."
Yunxiang covered her forehead in grievance, her expression was fierce and her heart was filled with tears.
"Li Yunxiu, just wait. I will definitely tell the lady that you bullied me. Let the lady hit you."
Yunxiu glanced sideways at Yunxiang, supported the carriage with one hand, and sat on the carriage.
Seeing Yunxiu get on the car, Yunxiang exclaimed, got into the car calmly, and muttered: "Go to Ning'an Temple, Princess Zhu'an will also send someone to meet you there."
Yunxiu did not get into the carriage, but followed Zhou Lu's example, sitting on the board outside the carriage, putting her legs on the shaft, and smiled slightly.
"Uncle Zhou, let's go. We still need to avoid some people and some lights."
Zhou Lu nodded and drove the carriage forward.
Two quarters of an hour later, the convoy arrived at Ning'an Temple.
Ning'an Temple is the temple closest to the imperial palace in Luoyang City. There is also a square in front of Ning'an Temple, which is open and there are no residential buildings around it.
Yunxiu and Zhou Lu got off the carriage and looked around, nodding with satisfaction.
"This place fully meets the conditions mentioned in the lady's letter. The site is open and there are no houses around. Even if there are falling fireworks, they will not ignite the houses."
Yunxiang also got off the carriage and looked around for something.
At this time, several people came over. The leader saluted and said, "Are you from the Marquis of Jibei's Mansion?"
Rue is a blessing.
"Exactly."
"I, Wang Xi, am from Prince Lu's palace."
Saying this, he took out his waistband and handed it to Yunxiang.
"The princess asked me to wait here and follow your arrangements. If you have any arrangements, please let me know."
Yunxiang glanced at Yunxiu and signaled with her eyes.
Yunxiu coughed twice and took a step forward.
"You will send someone to unload the things on the carriage in a while, and someone will teach you how to do it later. But remember one thing during the whole process: lanterns and torches can only be lit from a distance, not close."
"Understood."
Wang Xi nodded and waved, and the people behind him walked towards the carriage behind.
"Uncle Zhou, take them there."
Zhou Lu nodded and walked back.
The two carriages at the back were pulling goods, and there were no lighting fixtures hung on the carriages. A few people carried boxes of things in the dark and walked towards Yunxiang, Yunxiu, and Team Wang.
Wang Xi held a lantern in his hand, and two people behind him held torches.
Yunxiu quickly stopped.
"Stand there and don't move."
As he spoke, he pulled Wang Xi back a few steps.
Wang Xi looked a bit unkind, frowning and giving Yun Xiu a sideways glance. However, he suppressed it and also scolded her.
"Have you forgotten what this girl said just now?"
"This manager Wang is not making a fuss out of a molehill. You will know why in a moment."
As if aware of Wang Xi's thoughts, Yunxiu explained.
"Uncle Zhou, please."
Zhou Lu snorted in the distance.
Yunxiang blinked and looked at Yunxiu, leaned over and said quietly: "I can't tell, after half a year of wandering outside, things have changed a lot."
What she got in return was another arrogant snort from Yunxiu.
In the Zichen Palace, the maids were carrying trays as they shuttled back and forth.
Various dishes have been placed on the table in front of everyone in the palace, but no one in the Wei Dynasty is in the mood to eat or drink.
Hu Shichang stood up and randomly interrupted a Wei official who was celebrating his birthday.
"That's it for now, there's no point in delaying it any longer."
Before Yang Ke could speak, Yang Minzhi stood up first.
The old man's face was as dark as water, suppressing his anger and voice.
"Hu Shichang, do you recognize me?"
Hu Shichang squinted at the old man standing opposite.
"I just heard the name, but I don't recognize it."
"Who are you Hu Chunshen?"
Hu Shichang put away his disrespect and answered somewhat seriously.
"That's the ancestor."
"Yeah. Hu Chunshen once called me senior brother."
After hearing this, Hu Shichang straightened his clothes and bowed politely.
"I've met Grandpa Yang."
Yang Minzhi accepted it calmly.
"Yes. I would like to advise you to stop. Even your grandfather would not dare to do this in front of me."
Hu Shichang chuckled, then the laughter got louder and louder, and then he stopped suddenly.
"What? You know you can't win, but you want to have a relationship again? I respect you and call you my grandfather. If I don't respect you, what are you? How can we allow personal affairs to stop in the important affairs of the family and the country? You don't even understand the principle of relying on your elders and betraying them?"
"You...you..."
"What am I? Even my grandfather wouldn't dare to do this in front of you. It's precisely because they didn't dare, that's why I came."
"Yang Aiqing, please sit down and calm down first. Don't pay attention to him."
Seeing Yang Minzhi's energy filling Liang, Yang Ke hurriedly spoke to persuade Yang Minzhi.
The ministers of the Wei Dynasty not only shared the same hatred, but also looked at Yang Minzhi who was over seventy years old with some pity.
Yang Minzhi has read the books of sages and interviewed famous teachers since he was a child. After becoming an official, he always showed the style of a gentleman, being courteous to others and supporting the younger generations. Such a person was very offended on an occasion like today.
"What, you still don't give up?"
Hearing the calmness in Yang Ke's tone, Hu Shichang looked at Yang Ke on the high platform again.
Yang Keli ignored Hu Shichang and looked at the several standing attendants standing in a row at the back of the hall, who were a little overwhelmed.
"Ignore the others, Changshi Shen."
Shen Xiyao quickly bowed.
"I wonder what you brought to me."
Chu Rupeng and Cheng Kangming also looked at Shen Xiyao.
Shen Ao's eyes widened and he looked anxious.
He didn't know what Shen Xiyao had prepared. It was similar to what he had prepared. They were all specialties from the fiefdom. Even his own gifts were not enough, so what could she have, let alone in such a situation.
Shen Ao thought about it and was about to stand up and confess. Unexpectedly, Shen Xiyao had already spoken first.