Royal Palace.

Huagai Hall.

As King Qin and King Jin arrived at the main hall, everyone in the hall stood up to greet them, but King Qin and King Jin walked towards Hu Fei in unison.

Tang Duo and Luo Ping, who were chatting and flattering with Hu Fei, also turned around quickly and bowed respectfully to the two vassal kings.

"I have met His Highness the King of Qin and His Highness the King of Jin."

The two of them saluted at the same time and said in unison.

But Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan didn't even look at them. They just waved their hands casually and came to Hu Fei.

"You must be the famous Master Hu Feihu, right?"

King Qin Zhu Xi looked at Hu Fei with a kind smile on his face and said slowly.

"Your Majesty, Hu Fei, has met His Highness the King of Qin."

"I have met His Royal Highness King Jin."

Hu Fei smiled and saluted the two of them respectively.

"I have heard about the young master for a long time, and today I finally have the honor to see the young master's true face in Lushan. He is indeed a talented person. I didn't expect that the young master is not only a talented poet, but also looks so extraordinary. I really envy him."

Jin Wang Zhu Fan smiled, pointed at Hu Fei, shook his head and said with a bitter smile.

"His Royal Highness the King of Jin has given you too much praise. It's just a false reputation."

Hu Fei smiled, waved his hands and said.

"That's wrong. I have read all of the young master's poems. Although I was not lucky enough to obtain an authentic copy of the young master's poems, I really admire the young master's poetic talent. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, he was able to create such a state of mind.

Apart from the young master, I am afraid that there is no other person who can write poems like this."

Before Zhu Fan could speak, Qin King Zhu Xi shook his head and said affirmatively, his face full of approval and admiration.

"If your two highnesses continue to boast like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay any longer, and others will eat me up."

Hu Fei smiled bitterly, glanced at the envious and jealous eyes around him, and said slowly.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan turned around and glanced at the people around them. They couldn't help but look at each other and couldn't help laughing.

"They say Mr. Hu is talented, but I didn't expect him to be so funny. He is much better than the old-fashioned people in the court who claim to be talented."

Zhu Fan looked at Hu Fei and said sincerely.

"Only His Highness Prince Jin dares to say this, but I dare not admit it. Otherwise, the threshold of Hanlinxuan will be broken by the young talents in the capital city before tomorrow."

Hu Fei smiled bitterly and shook his head.

After listening to Hu Fei's words, Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan couldn't help laughing again.

Seeing the three people chatting happily, all the civil and military officials around them showed envy. Such treatment was something they could never ask for.

Li Shanchang and his son Li Qi, who were sitting not far away, looked at each other, with a meaningful smile on their lips.

Looking at the two vassal princes with cheerful faces, Hu Fei smiled, but there was a feeling of disdain in his heart.

Zhu Di had always called himself the king in front of him, but these two people directly called themselves Xiao Wang and lowered their status. In fact, they were just to please him and win over him. He knew it without even thinking about it.

But he didn't have a good impression of these two people in his heart, because neither of them was a good person.

Zhu Feng was smart and brave when he was young, but as an adult he did many evil things, was absurd and reckless, wasted people and money, and was ruthless and lawless.

Zhu Xiu had beautiful eyes and a beautiful beard, and Gu Yan was powerful, wise and cruel. He killed people based on his mood. I don’t know how many innocent people died in his hands.

One is in Xi'an, and the other is in Taiyuan. Fortunately, they are not close to the capital, so out of sight and out of mind, otherwise he would really be afraid that he could not help but erase these two people from history.

However, the fate of these two people was not very good. One was poisoned to death, and the other died of illness. It can be regarded as evil retribution.

"His Royal Highness King Yan is here!"

While the three of them were chatting happily, a high-pitched announcement came from outside the hall again.

Hearing the words, everyone present stood up to greet him again, each with a smiling face, looking at King Yan Zhu Di who slowly walked in from outside the palace, their attitude was obviously more enthusiastic than when they greeted King Qin and King Jin just now.

Although Zhu Di was inferior to Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan, his talents and prestige were unmatched by the King of Qin and the King of Jin. Besides, he was one of the most respected princes of Zhu Yuanzhang besides Prince Zhu Biao.

After Zhu Di entered the palace, he immediately saw Hu Fei surrounded by Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan, and he also walked straight over.

"Fourth brother is here."

Seeing Zhu Di approaching, Zhu Xi cupped his hands and said hello with a smile, but he seemed to be smiling.

Zhu Fan also raised his hand and said hello.

"Second brother, third brother came very early."

Zhu Di also cupped his hands and said lightly, without much of a smile on his face.

According to rumors in Beijing, the three brothers are polite on the surface, but their relationship in private is not very good.

"I have met His Highness King Yan."

Hu Fei ignored the three people's polite greetings, and cupped his hands towards Zhu Di, saying hello with a smile.

"My dear brother, today is the annual banquet, which is equivalent to a family banquet. There is no need to be polite between you and me."

Zhu Di smiled, waved his hand, and said slowly.

"Okay, fourth brother."

Hu Fei was stunned for a moment, then changed his words with a smile.

Originally, Zhu Di and he had agreed privately that they could treat each other as brothers when there were no outsiders, but in formal occasions or when there were many people, they had to call each other normally. However, unexpectedly, Zhu Di changed his mind at this time, and in front of such a person.

Faces of many people.

Sure enough, after hearing that Hu Fei and Zhu Di were calling each other brothers, Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan's expressions changed at first. The officials around them were dumbfounded and shocked, as if they had not thought about the relationship between Hu Fei and Zhu Di.

We've gotten so close.

But Li Shanchang, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but frowned, looking thoughtful.

"Since the fourth brother and Mr. Hu have something to say, we won't interrupt you and sit down first. Mr. Hu, we will talk about it another day."

Zhu Xi smiled, turned to look at Hu Fei, cupped his hands and said, then winked at Zhu Fan beside him, turned around and walked inside.

Zhu Fan understood and said nothing. He simply cupped his hands towards Hu Fei and turned around to follow Zhu Xi.

"Why did the Ministry of Rites arrange your seat here? Where is Fan Qian? I have to ask him!"

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei's seat, frowned, looked around and said dissatisfied.

"Fourth brother, no need. It's just a meal. It doesn't matter where you sit. This location is nice and clean. I'm very satisfied."

Hu Fei waved his hand, stopped Zhu Di, and said with a smile.

"You really don't mind? If you don't like it, I can ask Fan Gan to adjust it for you."

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei and asked seriously.

"Really, it's just a seat, it's not important."

Hu Fei nodded and said slowly.

In fact, he knew that Zhu Di had already known that today's banquet order was approved by Zhu Yuanzhang. The reason why he said that deliberately was just to show that he valued him and to make him feel grateful.

Moreover, he suddenly changed his words to refer to each other as brothers. If his guess was correct, he should have done it deliberately to show Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan, because he was worried that he would be attracted by the two brothers Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan.

However, although he saw through all this, he did not show it deliberately, and there was a trace of gratitude on his face as Zhu Di expected.

"Well, since you said so, Fourth Brother will spare Fan Qian this time."

"By the way, I heard that the carriage outside is filled with the New Year's gifts you prepared for your father?"

Zhu Di smiled and changed the topic directly.

"That's right."

Hu Fei smiled and nodded.

"What exactly is inside the box? Can you tell me a little bit about it?"

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei curiously and asked tentatively.

"Forgive me, fourth brother, but let's appreciate it with His Majesty when the time comes."

Hu Fei shook his head and said.

"Well, fourth brother really wants to see what novel treasures you have prepared for my father."

Zhu Di nodded helplessly, smiled and said.

"When the time comes, I will make sure that Fourth Brother is not disappointed."

"But Fourth Brother, I saw that His Highness King Qin and His Highness King Jin looked a little bit unhappy just now. I guess I have neglected them a little. I'm afraid I have to go over to say hello and calm down a little bit."

"Fourth brother doesn't want me to make too many enemies, right? I have to have a good relationship with the two highnesses."

Hu Fei nodded, then changed the topic and said helplessly.

"That's fine, but their temperament is always like that, unpredictable, but you can do whatever you want without asking me."

Zhu Di frowned, hesitated and said.

"good."

Hu Fei smiled and cupped his hands.

Then Zhu Di said nothing more and walked straight to his seat inside. Although he was Zhu Yuanzhang's fourth son, his rank was higher than that of King Qin and King Jin. From this, it can be seen that these three people were more important to Zhu Yuanzhang. position in the heart.

Hu Fei watched Zhu Di slowly walk inside, curling his lips and flashing a strange sneer...
Chapter completed!