Chapter 372 There is news of an audience
Chapter 372 There is news and a meeting
At this moment, Xiao Xiguang was listening to the secret guard's report in the royal study.
He learned that the person he was looking for was currently in Tatar.
That is the only person in the world who can prove Su Jinxiu's identity.
However, it seems that the Tatar leader has noticed something and is not ready to let him go.
"You mean, Batur wants to send an envoy to visit?
Do you want to negotiate terms with me?"
Xiao Xiguang snorted coldly and threw away the book in his hand.
"His mother is just a princess whom the father and the emperor casually sealed, and she has half the blood of the people of the prosperous dynasty.
If he hadn't snatched the throne from his royal brother by luck, he might not even be able to save his life at this moment.
Is such a person qualified to negotiate terms with me?
I haven't investigated him about the Tartar iron mine, and the tribute is getting less and less every year.
Do you really think that I dare not send troops to attack the Tatars?"
The secret guard stood aside quietly and made no sound.
Making suggestions and suggestions is not within the scope of his accusation.
After Xiao Xiguang finished complaining, he tapped his fingertips lightly and finally picked up the pen.
"Batur wants to send someone to the imperial court? I will grant his wish.
You bring this letter to him and ask his envoy to come to the capital as soon as possible..."
The secret guard took the letter and left, and the eunuch outside dared to remind him.
"Your Majesty, the palace banquet has begun.
Do you want to show off?"
Xiao Xiguang came back to his senses and stood up slowly.
"Go for it!"
When Xiao Xiguang came to the main hall, before the eunuch could say anything, he saw Lin Zhaozhao and Xu Yingying facing each other from a distance.
The ministers in the hall fell silent one after another, and the singing and dancing on the stage stopped.
But his imperial uncle and Su Jinxiu seemed to be aloof from the incident, sitting aside regardless.
Xiao Xiguang couldn't help but frown, stopped the eunuch from making any noise, and walked slowly inside.
"Today's palace banquet, what's going on?"
Seeing Xiao Xiguang coming, other ministers stood up one after another.
"Your Majesty, long live long live long live."
Lin Zhaozhao's eyes were red and he bowed aggrievedly.
"Zhao Zhao has met the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor."
Seeing this, Xu Yingying hugged the pug and walked to Xiao Xiguang.
"I have seen the emperor, long live the emperor.
It's all my fault. It was my concubine's dog that disturbed Miss Lin.
Miss Lin actually uttered wild words, saying that she wanted to beat my concubine’s dog to death.
The concubine just taught her a few words, but she actually brought out the regent to support her.
On such a festive day, we have to make such a fuss over a dog.
It's my concubine's fault. Don't be angry, Your Majesty.
After returning home, I will beat it to death so as not to cause displeasure to the emperor in the future."
When Xiao Xiguang heard that Xiao Jingze actually supported Lin Zhaozhao, he immediately wanted to speak.
Unexpectedly, Su Jinxiu raised her head slightly and took over Xu Yingying's words with a smile.
"I'm afraid I'm confused by Miss Lin because so many adults were here just now.
I heard it really clearly, what the prince clearly said was true.
The dog belongs to the mother-in-law, and the mistake was made by Miss Lin.
He doesn't care about this.
Your Majesty is wise, it is not the prince’s turn to take care of this matter, isn’t it?”
If you say yes, it means that the emperor is not wise. If you say no, then the matter has nothing to do with the prince.
Su Jinxiu threw this hot potato to Xu Yingying with just a few words.
She could only grit her teeth and smile gently.
"What Miss Su said is that I am confused.
Your Majesty, it's getting late, so I may disturb your interest.
Let’s start, shall we?”
Xiao Xiguang glanced at Lin Zhaozhao and frowned displeased.
"Today's New Year's Eve banquet is meant to be a celebration.
It is really unlucky for Miss Lin to look like this.
I heard that you have been staying in the palace for a while. I think Madam Houfu misses you very much.
If nothing happens, go back early to stay with your wife and old lady!"
These words were meant to drive Lin Zhaozhao out.
Moreover, it was in front of so many people.
Lin Zhaozhao's face turned red and white, but he could not disobey the emperor's wishes.
He could only whimper in response, turn around and leave.
Xiao Ning'an on the side saw this and immediately wanted to plead for mercy.
"Brother Emperor, Zhao Zhao is my invited guest..."
Xiao Xiguang slowly climbed up to the high position and looked down at Xiao Ning'an.
"I don't know when it will be your turn to make the decision in this palace?
If you want to stay, then stay. If you don't want to, just go back to the palace."
Although his tone was not serious, he did not show any mercy to Xiao Ning'an.
In such an occasion, she, a princess, naturally cannot leave without caring.
Xiao Ning'an bit her lip, lowered her head and sat down.
Xiao Xiguang glanced at everyone and greeted them to continue as if nothing happened.
The singing, dancing and music started, and the ministers raised their glasses to celebrate.
The palace became lively, as if nothing happened.
I don’t know if it was because of the little episode just now that Xiao Xiguang didn’t cause trouble to Su Jinxiu.
Also because of Xiao Jingze's presence, none of the ministers dared to come forward to propose a toast.
It made Su Jinxiu feel much calmer, and she changed the cup and changed the cup.
She looked at the hypocritical smiles and couldn't help but squeeze Xiao Jingze's hand.
"It's very boring here, why not go for a walk?"
Xiao Jingze naturally understood what Su Jinxiu meant, and his eyes moved slightly.
"good……"
The two were about to get up, but unexpectedly, Xu Yingying caught a glimpse of them.
While pouring the wine, I didn't know what was said in Xiao Xuguang's ears.
Xiao Xiguang looked at everyone and said slowly.
"Today's New Year's Eve banquet is extremely lively.
Everyone, please don't get drunk and don't go home.
I saw that the emperor's uncle was still very awake.
Uncle Emperor, why don't you join us for a glass of reunion wine?"
With Xiao Xiguang's words, the others had no choice but to stand up and toast Xiao Jingze.
Ji Xiang talked a lot, but Xiao Jingze just took a sip from the wine glass.
In such a situation, I wouldn't be angry.
When the wine was empty, the maid immediately went to get it.
When I walked to the side hall, someone suddenly stuffed me with a bottle of wine.
"Go and pour it for the prince."
The palace maid did not doubt that he was there. She walked up to Xiao Jingze with a wine bottle and was about to pour wine for Xiao Jingze.
The breeze blew and Su Jinxiu smelled a familiar smell.
She held the maid's hand and took the wine bottle.
"The emperor is the emperor, and the prince should pay a toast to the emperor."
As she spoke, she poured a glass of wine for Xiao Jingze.
Putting the wine glass into Xiao Jingze's hand, his fingertips moved slightly and drew pictures on his palm.
The wide robes and long sleeves concealed the movements of the two people, and in everyone's eyes, there was nothing wrong with them.
Xiao Jingze understood, took the wine glass and stepped forward slowly.
"My lord, I would like to toast your Majesty."
Although the tone was still cold, the word "chen" greatly pleased Xiao Xiguang.
His fingertips tapped happily on the table, and a certain fanatical light flashed in his eyes.
From the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Su Jinxiu returning the jug to the palace maid, who held the jug and stepped aside.
He then opened his mouth and motioned for the wine to be poured.
"It's hard to refuse the emperor's kindness, so naturally I won't refuse."
A palace maid came forward and poured wine for Xiao Xiguang.
Xiao Xiguang picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
When he saw Xiao Jingze finishing his drink, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.
After drinking a glass, Xiao Xiguang seemed to still feel that it was not enough.’
He took the wine bottle and poured another glass.
"This cup is for me to honor your uncle..."
With that said, he motioned to the maid beside Su Jinxiu to come forward and pour wine for Xiao Jingze.
(End of chapter)
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