When Liu Chengzhi left the palace with the wedding team, a large number of carriages in the sixteen squares of the two cities inside and outside the capital began to drive out of mansions, posthouses, restaurants, inns, and people's courtyards, rushing towards the palace gate.
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There are countless carriages, some of which are extravagant and extravagant, and some of which have extraordinary momentum. Just from the appearance of the carriages, it can be seen that the owner of the carriage must be either rich or noble.
To put it more simply, it means the gathering of dignitaries, prominent families, and wealthy gentry.
There were also figures riding horses worth thousands of gold alone, holding precious gift boxes, and rushed to the palace gate from various locations in the sixteen squares.
It can be said that the crowd rushing to the palace included the Grand Master of Dalong, as well as all the top powerful figures in Dalong's various state capitals.
After about a stick and a half of incense, the loud shouts of the imperial soldiers guarding the palace gate came from the palace gate.
The loud and bold shouts started from the palace gate, and reached the ears of Young Master Liu outside the Qinzheng Hall one after another from the mouths of the forbidden army soldiers who had already arranged.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, our distinguished guests have arrived outside the palace gate."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, our distinguished guests have arrived outside the palace gate."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, our distinguished guests have arrived outside the palace gate."
After hearing the loud shouts in his ears, Liu Mingzhi first turned around and looked at the group of people behind him. When his eyes came into contact with Nangong Meng and Yun Xiaoxi, who were standing together, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Not only Qi Yun and the others had forgotten that Yun Xiaoxi was still alive, Liu Mingzhi himself had also completely forgotten about this matter.
Only when he saw Nangong Meng and Yun Xiaoxi talking and laughing softly did Liu Mingzhi's uneasy feeling gradually dissipate.
Although he didn't know what happened during the period after he left Qinzheng Palace, but since the two of them could stand together talking and laughing, it meant that the situation was not too bad.
As long as the situation is not too bad, it means that no matter what the situation is, there is still room for recovery, so Liu Mingzhi can rest assured.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Liu Mingzhi nodded to Liu Song and Xiao Chengzi on the side.
"Welcome guests."
"As commanded."
Liu Song and Xiao Chengzi quickly ran towards the palace gate, while the other trotted towards the musicians.
"When distinguished guests arrive, His Majesty will give instructions and play music to welcome them."
Under the sharp voice of Xiao Chengzi, the majestic and festive music once again lingered inside and outside the palace under the concerted efforts of the musicians.
Outside the palace gate, several long human-shaped dragons spread from the palace gate to Qinglong Main Street.
Suddenly, the majestic and festive music from the square in the palace was heard and spread outside the palace walls. Everyone in the long queue outside the palace immediately subconsciously corrected their posture.
After silently arranging their robes, they all took out the invitations and the list of congratulatory gifts embroidered with golden auspicious clouds from their sleeves.
It's just that some people are used to it and their expressions are as calm as water, while some people's faces are extremely nervous and their excitement is not visible.
Those who were accustomed to it were naturally the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty who would enter the palace to attend court every now and then. For them, entering the palace was like a common occurrence and there was nothing to be excited about.
Those people who were so excited were naturally ordinary noble families and wealthy gentry. For these people, being able to enter the palace to attend the wedding banquet of the current prince was definitely a matter of honor for their ancestors.
The Royal Palace! Ninety-nine percent of the people in the world have only heard of it, but have no idea what kind of noble place it is inside.
Now, I and others can have a banquet in the palace. After returning to my hometown, I will definitely be able to brag to my relatives and friends about the past three to five years, or even my whole life.
All kinds of things in the world are vividly displayed in a short period of time among these long human-shaped dragons.
What some people have long been accustomed to, for some people will become precious memories that will be unforgettable for a lifetime.
Liu Song rushed to the palace gate to take a breath, glanced at the twenty registered personnel beside him, and asked: "Gentlemen, we are about to welcome guests into the palace, are you all ready?"
The twenty register personnel, who had already prepared everything, picked up the pen on the inkstone and nodded without hesitation.
"Back to Manager Liu, we are all ready and can open the door to welcome guests at any time."
"Okay, then according to the previously agreed rules, after my butler reads out the gift list, he will enter it into the register from left to right. If you gentlemen can't keep up, you must remind this butler in time."
"I'll understand later."
Liu Song breathed out softly and walked to the table beside him, picked up some tea and moistened his throat, and then walked towards the palace gate with a stern expression.
"His Majesty ordered, open the door to welcome guests."
The Imperial Army officers guarding the palace gate heard Liu Song's shouts, and immediately gathered together and worked together to push open the tall and heavy palace gate.
Sun Hao, the general of the Forbidden Army, turned around and looked at the wide open palace door. After nodding to the five female officers standing beside him who were responsible for searching the ladies of distinguished guests, he slowly walked to the front of several lines and shouted loudly.
"His Majesty has spoken, inviting all distinguished guests to the palace for a banquet.
When our brothers are checking the invitations in the hands of all distinguished guests, those who carry weapons should consciously go to the arming stand to unload their troops and make a register.
If you deliberately disturb us, please don’t blame our brothers for being rude and inviting all distinguished guests into the palace."
The guests standing in the first row immediately walked towards the row of Forbidden Army soldiers, handed over the invitations and gift lists, and then consciously opened their hands.
After a group of Forbidden Army officers checked the seal on the invitation, they carefully searched the guest's body and shouted softly.
"Pass!"
"Pass!"
"Pass!"
"..."
Liu Song smiled lightly and nodded to the first guest in front of him, then took the gift list from the other party and looked through it.
"The Bai family of the East China Sea has ten thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, a pair of soft armor made of East China Sea silk, ten corals from the East China Sea, fifty pearls from the East China Sea, ten boxes of precious jades, twenty boxes of pearl agate, ten pairs of Ruyi jade, and jade bis.
Twenty pairs."
"The Yun family in the northwest has five thousand taels of gold, fifty thousand taels of silver, two sweat-blooded horses, fifty pieces of Sichuan brocade, fifty pieces of Yun brocade, five thousand-year-old ginseng, one Tianshan snow lotus, two thousand-year-old snow lotus seeds, and ten jade stones.
box."
"The Geng family in Huzhou has ten thousand taels of gold, one hundred thousand taels of silver, one night-glow pearl, ten pairs of jade bis, one pair of Ruyi jade, five hundred pieces of silk, and five boxes of pearls."
"Xia Gongming, the chief minister of the cabinet, has one hundred taels of silver, ten ancient calligraphy books, and a pair of auspicious jade pendants in the form of dragon and phoenix."
"Jiang Yuanming, Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, two hundred taels of silver, five ancient paintings, and two woven robes of dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious clouds."
"The Zhang family in Mobei has five thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, a pair of soft gold silk armor, five hundred pieces of silk from the south of the Yangtze River, ten thousand-year-old ginseng plants, ten boxes of antique jades, and fifty boxes of pearls and agate."
"The Feng family in Yangzhou, Jiangnan, has ten thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, fifty Hainan dragon pearls, one night pearl, a box of warm jade from the East China Sea, and a pair of coral trees."
Song Yu, Minister of the Ministry of War, has five hundred taels of silver, two famous calligraphers of the Han Dynasty, a pair of Ruyi jade, a pair of jade bis, and ten mandarin duck brocade quilts."
"The East Sea's Daoya Sea contains ten thousand taels of gold, fifty East Sea pearls, five East Sea corals, ten pairs of Ruyi jade, and ten boxes of emerald agate."
"Li Baihong, Prince Qing of the Zongren Mansion, has one thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, ten pieces of ancient Han porcelain, a pair of dragon and phoenix gold locks, and a pair of calligraphy books by famous Han writers."
"Concubine Qing of the Zongren Mansion, five hundred taels of silver, a pair of mandarin duck and jade pendants, a bed of dragon and phoenix brocade, a pair of locks for a hundred years of good marriage and long life."
"Zhu Rui, Marquis of Guannei, has ten thousand taels of gold, two hundred thousand taels of silver, ten boxes of pearls, fifty boxes of agate, fifty boxes of silk, fifty pairs of Ruyi jade, fifty pairs of jade bis, fifty East China Sea dragon beads, and ten thousand-year-old ginseng.
One plant, two horses with sweat and blood.”
"The Shibi tribe of Xinfu has a thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, a thousand colts, ten thousand oxen, twenty thousand fat sheep, and five thousand sheepskins."
"Beifu Yelvhu, a hundred taels of gold, a thousand taels of silver, two ginseng king plants from Taibai Mountain, a pair of jade Ruyi, fifty ginseng plants from Goguryeo, and a hundred boxes of Goguryeo specialties."
"The Great Compassion Zen Forest in the Western Desert, a thousand taels of silver, and a copy of the Diamond Sutra and the Amitabha Sutra hand-written by eminent monks."
"Mizhou Luo family..."
"..."
With Liu Song singing and singing, each guest's list of guests' gifts was recorded on the roster intensively by the twenty register masters, and the long human-shaped queue outside the palace gate was gradually shortening.
Finally, after three o'clock in the morning, the long queue outside the palace all entered the palace gate, and led by the imperial guards to the square.
"I see your Majesty, long live my emperor."
"We see your Majesty, long live my emperor."
"Common people come to see your majesty, long live my emperor."
Three completely different shouts sounded one after another in the vast palace grounds.
Liu Mingzhi glanced solemnly at the thousands of rich and noble guests in the square under the thousand-level stage, and raised his hands with a faint smile.
"My lords and ministers, all relatives and friends can enter without courtesy..."
"Wait a minute, Your Majesty. Not all the guests have arrived yet. Your Majesty ordered all the distinguished guests to sit down and wait for the arrival of the newlywed couple. Isn't it a little too rude?"
A loud voice that seemed to come from the sky interrupted Liu Mingzhi's voice. Although the voice of the visitor was not loud, it was clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone present.
Liu Mingzhi's expression condensed, and he squinted his eyes silently as he looked towards the top of the tower on the palace wall.
Staring at the vague figure on the top of the tower, Liu Mingzhi subconsciously touched his waist.
Only after he failed to touch the hilt of the Heavenly Sword several times did Liu Mingzhi realize that because today was his son's happy day, he did not carry a weapon full of viciousness like the Heavenly Sword.
He took out the Wanli Jiangshan jade fan from his sleeves and fanned it gently. Liu Mingzhi stared sharply at the black shadow on the palace wall and tower.
"Senior, since you're here to congratulate me, why not come down and have a glass of Quanzi's wedding wine together.