"It's better for girls to be more reserved and reserved when it comes to marriage."
When the noble girl heard this, her face was filled with colors.
She disliked Xie Chongzi's talkativeness, but did not dare to say anything too harsh to her because of Xie Chongzi's identity, so she could only look at Hu Hanyu and feel frustrated.
Luo Jiuli's smile grew brighter as she listened to Xie Chongzi's verbal battle with the scholars for her, but when she thought of the Queen Mother's suppressed move at the dinner, her eyebrows narrowed slightly.
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The sky is getting dark, and the darkness is gradually shrouded.
In the imperial city, the palace lanterns were lit, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony was brightly lit.
Accompanied by the eunuch's high-pitched singing harmony.
"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress Dowager has arrived! The Queen has arrived! All ladies and gentlemen have arrived -"
All the clan ministers and family members who had already sat down at the table stood up one after another to pay homage.
"Your Majesty, long live long live long live!"
"See the Queen Mother, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
"See the queen, a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"
The sound of worshiping came and went, resounding throughout the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Plain body."
The emperor spoke majestically.
"Everyone, please take your seats."
Royal family members, civil and military ministers, and family members entered the seats one after another.
Not long after, outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a servant shouted:
"The fifth princess of Sangnan Kingdom has arrived with her envoys."
Everyone looked out the door at the same time.
I saw the first woman, wearing a snow-white fox fur cloak with a long red skirt underneath. Her waist was tightly outlined with a gold-embroidered girdle. Her makeup was exquisite, and a red flame was painted between her eyebrows.
The long skirt touches the floor, making her look graceful as she walks.
In addition, the fifth princess is a master of charm, and her charm has been integrated into her bones. Her eyes are moving, and her slim waist is full of amorous feelings.
There are probably not many men in the hall who can resist her swaying charm.
Luo Jiuli could already hear someone whispering in praise.
"Is this the fifth princess of Sangnan Kingdom? She is really beautiful!"
"That's right, that's right. You can't compare to ordinary vulgar fans, but the fifth princess's all-over style is different!"
Luo Jiuli snorted secretly in his heart.
A group of lustful idiots praised the fifth princess in such a high-profile manner in front of the queen, all the concubines in the harem, and all the female relatives.
This is a rhythm intended to offend all women. I wonder if this man is mentally ill.
Luo Jiuli thought this way and turned to look at Xiao Mingxuan.
Xiao Mingxuan was seen playing with the wine cup with one hand, but his eyes were coldly staring at the young general behind the fifth princess.
She followed his gaze and saw that the young general was wearing a gray mask and a black cloak today. He was tall and straight, and his eyes were not only majestic but only for generals.
and nobility.
The envoys following him looked very polite and not heroic, but their brows and eyes gave people a gloomy look, as if they were looking at everything with only half-raised eyelids.
Luo Jiuli gently pulled Xiao Mingxuan with his fingers, lowered his head and whispered:
"Is he the general named Puren?"
Xiao Mingxuan nodded and dropped his sleeves to cover their clasped hands.
"Just worry about it."
Everything happens with him.
Luo Jiuli smiled and said nothing.
At this time, the fifth princess stood in the center of the palace and bowed.
"Shan Baochan, the fifth princess of Sangnan Kingdom, comes to see the Holy Emperor of the Dynasty. Long live the Holy King. Long live the King."
The voice is blurry, charming, soft and sweet, which makes men addicted.
The emperor's eyebrows were deep, and he looked elegant yet domineering. He looked towards the center of the palace with a smile.
"The fifth princess and all the envoys have traveled thousands of miles to come to the imperial city. Thank you for your hard work. Please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The fifth princess bowed and was led by the palace maid to sit on the guest's seat. However, there was an empty seat where she had been sitting.
She glanced lightly at the masked general next to her.
At this time, Xiao Mingxuan put down the tea cup.
"His Royal Highness, since he has traveled thousands of miles to come to our Changning Dynasty, does His Royal Highness really want to meet the Holy Master of our dynasty as General Puren?"
When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at each other.
The prince? The prince of Sangnan Kingdom is also here.
Some people looked at the fifth princess, some looked at the masked general behind the fifth princess, and some looked at the emperor who was looking up.
The emperor was seen smiling elegantly and lightly from beginning to end.
"The Ninth Prince has good eyesight."
The Puren general lowered his head and smiled, then took off his mask and the black cloak he wore slipped into the hands of another envoy.
I saw that he was wearing the python-patterned royal robe of the prince of Sangnan Kingdom. His facial features were deep, clear and masculine, and he looked better than when he first saw him at the city gate.
Shan Baoxiong stepped forward, his expression neither humble nor arrogant.
"The Crown Prince of Sangnan Kingdom, Shan Baoxiong, meets the Emperor of the Dynasty."
"I would also like to ask for your sage's warning. This journey is far away. I am really carrying a heavy responsibility alone. I cannot make any mistakes. I have to make this decision as a last resort."
After the words fell, there was a slight silence in the hall.
The emperor still smiled elegantly, without any surprise on his face.
"The prince has come a long way, and I was not able to come out of the palace to greet him. I hope you will forgive me for being rude."
"Your Majesty, you are so polite. I am so scared."
Shan Baoxiong said in fear, but with a seemingly polite smile on his face.
"His Royal Highness Prince Zhao of the Changning Dynasty is a prince who knows how to treat guests. He is very satisfied with the etiquette of the dynasty."
Very satisfied?
Is the prince satisfied? Or is the fifth princess satisfied?
The ministers who understood what was going on lowered their heads and smiled.
Xiao Zhumo, who was 'praised', straightened his back, his expression was calm and unhurried, but his eyes were quite proud.
"That's it, King Zhao."
The emperor looked at Xiao Zhumo.
"A toast to Prince Shan on my behalf."
After the emperor finished speaking, all the courtiers in the palace were shocked.
Asking King Zhao to honor Shan Baoxiong on behalf of the emperor, and Shan Baoxiong was the crown prince of Sangnan Kingdom, this sentence is of extraordinary significance.
Some courtiers immediately became interested.
Several princes and princes also looked at each other.
Taking the seat, the Queen Mother was obviously surprised that the Emperor would ask King Zhao to toast on his behalf.
Concubine Hu was even more shocked and a flash of light flashed in her eyes. Did the emperor's move mean that he began to pay attention to King Zhao again?
If the emperor could hear everyone's thoughts at this moment, he would probably laugh at them.
"My son, I obey your orders."
Xiao Zhumo picked up the wine cup and was extremely excited.
"Prince Shan, please."
Shan Baoxiong picked up the wine cup and took a symbolic sip. He looked down upon King Zhao a hundred times.
A prince has become the guest of her fifth emperor's sister. What is the difference between him and his fifth emperor's sister's 'male favorites'?
There's just one thing. This King Zhao is easy to fool. He can't be said to be stupid. He also has some scheming thoughts, but not much.