Li Luo felt really uncomfortable in his heart, but he just wanted to show respect to King Mingwu and show his brotherly love, so he had no reason to accept this idleness.
In the past, when they were in the palace, Empress Yi and Li Luo were not close. Instead, they were more defensive and calculating, and even more so after Concubine Yun entered the palace. If Li Luo had not kept herself safe and Emperor Wanlong trusted her, there would have been no gossip.
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The news of Li Luo's divorce from his wife years ago was brought to the ears of the Queen Mother by Empress Yi, which made the Queen Mother very unhappy and scolded Li Luo.
Li Xuanze smiled bitterly and shook his head, showing helplessness.
Li Luo didn't force it. Since Queen Yi didn't want to meet him, he should leave early to avoid Queen Yi being unhappy.
"The Empress, please put your phoenix body first. We have other things to do in the Xuan Tower. It's inconvenient to stay here for a long time. Brother Emperor, I'll go ahead and take my leave." Li Luo bowed and said.
Li Xuanze nodded and signaled Li Luo to go first. Empress Yi turned her back to Li Luo and still didn't say a word when she heard Li Luo speak, her expression was extremely indifferent.
Li Luo smiled lightly and left calmly.
After King Mingwu was laid to rest, the funeral flags were hoisted for three days before being withdrawn by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. No one in the court hall talked about King Mingwu's death. All attention was focused on the Guya delegation that was going to Zhuocheng in the near future.
Emperor Wanlong attached great importance to it, and ordered his uncle Xianchou to take charge of this matter. All the rituals, music and banquets should be arranged properly without any carelessness. He must show the magnanimity and grace of a great country.
This is not difficult, but it is inevitable to spend extravagantly and enrich one's own pockets.
Fortunately, Tsukazaifu's accounts were calculated clearly. Although there was waste, it was not too shocking. Zhang Rongzheng could only turn a blind eye.
The busiest person in Zhuocheng City is Master Zong Bo. The inspection department cannot give up halfway. Li Luo sleeps hard and sleeps wholeheartedly on the inspection matter. After the visit of the Gu Ya delegation, this feeling of urgency became even stronger.
Before this giant Meng Jue stretches out its sharp claws, can it have time to comb through every part of Dagan?
The Inspection Department was busy, and the Privy Council was even busier. Yang Wanli had to keep an eye on the movements of Meng Jue and Gu Ya. He was so busy these days that he simply stayed in the Privy Council, and only went back to Uncle Zong's Mansion for several days.
A month and a half later, outside the west gate of Zhuocheng.
The two battalions of the Protector's Cavalry were lined up on the left and right. The princes, princes, and hundreds of officials in the court were waiting in the middle. At a glance, there were probably at least five thousand people. The huge momentum showed the sincerity of the Dagan Dynasty.
If it were just a prince and princess of Gu Ya, such a formation would seem a bit fussy. However, the secret letter sent back by Prince Chun and the King of England stated that there was another prominent figure in the Gu Ya mission this time. This person was not only Gu Ya.
He is a national preceptor and has a very high reputation in the whole Caohai. King Meng Jue also treats him as an honored guest.
Guya Guoshi is known as the best in Caohai for his erudition and wisdom. In addition, he is extremely kind to others and is very popular among people in Caohai.
Prince Chun had also heard of such a figure in Caohai when he was in Beifu, but he did not expect that he would come with him this time.
It was still early, but it was very hot. There was no shade outside the city gate, and the sun was shining straight down.
Fortunately, these princes and princes had servants and servants holding umbrellas to protect them from the sun, but the officials did not treat them like this. They could only endure the bright sun above their heads, with sweat dripping from their foreheads and feeling faint. It was really hard work.
Li Luo stood for a moment. There was no sign of a large group of people coming from a distance, so he was bored and hid behind people.
As noon approaches, the ground under the scorching sun seems to be melting, and the empty space above the ground is twisted like a steamer.
All the royal relatives couldn't stand such a cool day, so they took refuge in the shade by the roadside.
Li Luo didn't go far, Bing Xin Jue circulated slowly, causing a slight coolness to appear all over the body. After a while, Li Xuanying and others came over, and they felt that it was cooler around Li Luo, but they didn't know why.
Li Xuanying wiped his sweat and complained in a low voice: "In this damn weather, we have to welcome them outside the city. Who are these elegant envoys? They deserve this!"
Li Luo smiled slightly and said, "Fourth brother, please be patient. It's time to come." As soon as he finished speaking, Li Luo raised his eyebrows and chuckled: "Here he comes."
Li Xuanying looked over hastily, and saw the vast smoke and dust. He couldn't see the movement of anyone coming, and asked in surprise: "Where is it?"
"It's over there." Li Luo pointed lightly, and Li Xuanying looked where Li Luo pointed. He was shocked and shouted: "Someone is coming."
Everyone in front of the city gate gathered together in a hurry and looked over. Three fast horses came with whips raised and galloped over like lightning.
When they got close, the soldiers immediately turned over and dismounted. Regardless of the sweat on their faces, they said in a deep voice: "Your highnesses, Prince Chun and the King of England are already five miles away and will be arriving soon."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally coming. Enter the city early to avoid being exposed to the scorching sun.
Outside the city gate, all the officials and members of the royal family lined up in the Dagan court hall to wait for them again. They were in high spirits, and the scene looked really impressive.
After a few moments, the banner took the lead and a team came over at a leisurely pace.
The soldiers of the Forbidden Army and the elite of the Dingbei Army escorted the visitors from northern Xinjiang in the formation and rushed towards Zhuocheng.
In the cavalry formation, the King of England took the lead, with the banner behind him clear and the cold light coming from his weapons, which seemed to have pushed back the heat in front of the west city gate a little bit.
When Li Xuanci came near, he turned over and dismounted, bowed his fists to the courtiers and emperors who were greeting him, stepped back two steps, and gave way to the center of the guard formation.
Li Chengye showed his figure, smiled at the people in Dagan, and said loudly: "National Master Xuanji, Prince Rangsi, and Princess Kui, the Dagan court is waiting for you!"
Following Prince Chun's words, three of these elegant visitors in simple and simple clothes in the middle of the queue got off the carriage and walked over briskly.
First there was an old man, over fifty years old, with white beard and eyebrows, but his face was very rosy, like a full moon baby, crystal clear.
The old man's eyes were very peaceful, as if he had taken over everything in the world, and there was a mysterious and almost natural randomness in his movements.
When Grand Master Gu Ya met everyone in Da Gan, he just smiled kindly, and the courtiers and relatives who lined up to greet him suddenly felt a chill in their hearts, which was refreshing and swept away the dullness of the cool sun.
The old man was followed by a man and a woman, who were the prince and princess of the Guya royal family.
The prince is about the same age as Li Xuanying. His complexion is a bit dark and not very fair, but his outline is particularly tough. Although he doesn't know what kind of wind and clouds there are in the sea of grass, at first glance, he gives people the impression that he has experienced the wind.
The heroic spirit of the rain.
At this moment, looking at so many people in front of me, I am still very comfortable. I am not flattered or arrogant. I have a faint smile on my lips, and I am calm and calm even if the sky falls.