The next day, they got up early in the morning and went to the shopkeeper to talk about entering the palace. The shopkeeper said that they could only go to the kitchen and could not see His Majesty at all. Don't listen to yesterday
That handyman girl is talking nonsense. Over the years,
There are always people looking for them to find a way to enter the palace to see His Majesty. In fact, no matter how many times they say it, they don't listen. If they can't see it, they can't see it. If they really want to see His Majesty, they should honestly follow the regulations and submit the report. If they want to be faster, they need to
Only official documents from other countries will suffice.
It just so happened that they had the key things. As long as His Majesty had no other arrangements today, everything would go smoothly. With Xiangji Guo's certificate, they went on smoothly. It seems that if they have connections, things will be easy to do.
They were lucky today, and His Majesty had nothing important to do. The attendant asked them to rest for a while, and they could see His Majesty in the afternoon. The only uncomfortable thing was that no one was in charge of the lunch meal. There was nothing they could do about it.
The news of His Majesty's treat has not even been reported yet. The people below, without His Majesty's orders and did not know how to entertain them, left them there. However, seeing that the servants were so busy, they were not allowed to rest for a moment, let alone
It’s hard to say how many people will be able to eat when they will be able to eat.
Fortunately, fruit and tea were enough as snacks for the reception. Unfortunately, Liu Shenghan advised them to eat less. If they were full after eating, it would not be polite to just think about going to the latrine when they see His Majesty.
“The most terrifying thing in the world is not hunger, but the fact that you have food in front of you and you cannot eat when you are full.”
Qi Huan complained with tears in his eyes.
In fact, they didn't wait too long. It was just that they didn't know when they would meet with His Majesty, which made the time seem extra long. The imperial city of Gechen Kingdom is more impressive than Xiangji Kingdom. It is said that the entire country is slightly larger in radius. Look at the map.
It means that the products of our country are richer, and on the edge of the desert, they are more decent than those of Xiangji Country.
When we arrived at the palace, this feeling became more intuitive. The building with carved beams and painted beams was on par with the Xiangyuan, but because there were more guards and maids, it was also extra spacious. And because there were so many people, it didn’t seem empty. They walked all the way,
There is constant music playing everywhere, gradually
It becomes very harmonious. In a courtyard full of green plants, the music is brisk and melodious, but here it looks extremely solemn. The ground is covered with a large area of exaggerated fresh petals, which makes people dare not use force to move their feet. As they get more and more
As we get closer to the queen's throne, the music becomes more solemn and grand.
Jun Aoyan's eyesight should be said to be pretty good. She could see clearly that there were two thrones side by side, probably belonging to a husband and wife. But the closer she got to the front, the more she felt that there was no sign of anyone on the throne...
She looked around at her companions, and their eyes felt strange. Until they got close enough, the four of them realized that there was not even half a person on the two thrones.
"Well……"
They didn't dare to move, but Qi Huan still couldn't help asking around. A palace maid asked them to wait a little awkwardly. His Majesty was still here just now, but he may have gone elsewhere now. But I guess
It wasn't an urgent matter. She would be back soon. This made them a little confused. After all, the contrast between Her Majesty the Queen's casualness and the serious atmosphere was too big.
After a while, a child ran over. She was holding her half-length robe to avoid being stepped on by the thick soles of her shoes. As she ran, golden powder floated all over the floor. Bai Ya knew that the heels of some eldest ladies
It has a small drawer with a hollow pattern engraved on the bottom. There is powder inside, and every step of the way you step on a flower. But according to the way this girl is running, it can only turn into a piece of loose sand.
She sat down on one of the gleaming thrones, stretched out her hand, and wiped her mouth with her sleeve, as if she had just eaten something. There was lipstick on her lips, but she was still worried about not touching it.
Looking at the gorgeous robe and the crown on her head, she is probably a naughty princess, right? She looks like she is only twelve or thirteen years old. The little princess is delicate, and her hanging bun is covered with glittering hairpins. Her hair
The color is light and beautiful, and the jewelry is dull. Did your majesty just meet the little princess? But where is your majesty?
"Shen, see the public..."
"No need to be polite!" Before they saluted, the little girl said in a childish voice, "You must be travelers who have come all the way from Xiangji Country!"
"...Exactly."
They looked at each other, not knowing what to say next. Liu Shenghan reminded from the side:
"She is Your Majesty..."
"ah?"
Bai Ya didn't hold it down, and suddenly there was a cry. Jun Aoyan immediately pinched his arm to ask him to pay attention. But looking at his expression, he was obviously still confused. Bai Ya, not even Qi Huan and herself
It's also quite shocking.
"Really or not, why didn't you tell me earlier..."
Qi Huan asked her in a low voice. Liu Shenghan also responded in a very low voice:
"When I first heard about it, Her Majesty the Queen was not a child. But look at that crown, only Lord Geshen can wear it."
That's a change of person. However, a child has been changed? You can't ask directly in person, are you Her Majesty the Queen of the State of Gechen? No matter how loose the rules are, asking directly is a bit of a slap in the face. But since Liu
The sound is so cold
After all, they believed her. They regarded this child as the true king of a country. With a straight face, Bai Ya simply stated their demands and asked her to use the jade seal to prepare a customs clearance document for Xiangji Kingdom.
It is convenient to stamp the certificate.
"Okay." His Majesty agreed straightforwardly, "But have you brought me any gifts? Anything from Xiangji Kingdom or your hometown will do. I'm so tired of staying in the palace every day and not being able to go out.
Give me something delicious and fun to see in the world."
Having said that, few of them knew what to do. It seemed that the handyman was right. If Her Majesty the Queen is such a child, it would not be surprising for her to make strange requests. But hearing this, shouldn't she give it to her?
Why didn't she just give her a seal because it was her benefit? Why does this sound so vain? Just when a few people were at a loss what to do, Qi Huan suddenly slapped his thigh.
"Easy to say."
He actually brought the pottery bird whistle over. His Majesty had never seen this fancy gadget before, so he immediately asked someone to bring it to her. After getting it in her hand, she looked left and right, and all she knew was that she could use the hollow tail to
Blow. So she tried it and made a harsh, monotonous sound.
"This little thing is good-looking, but it's still far behind our serious musical instruments."
"Your Majesty, this is what we play with when drinking tea in our hometown. Why don't you try adding some tea to it?"
"Tea?" His Majesty said, "Tea is too bitter. Can water be used?"
"sure."
So His Majesty called for someone to bring a bowl of water. One of the two attendants held a pottery bird, and the other poured water into the bird's mouth. Halfway through the filling, Qi Huan stopped and asked His Majesty to blow it again. So the little girl took the
He passed the bird and blew gently along its tail. The bird made a chirping sound, which sounded like a real bird. His Majesty was very happy.
"That, Your Majesty, Guan Wen..."
"Oh! Someone, bring me the jade seal!"
It's a pity that the matter is not over yet after the seal is stamped. His Majesty is really a curious baby. When he heard that they came here across the ocean, he wanted to start asking about the birth of several people. Although he was asked a few questions,
It's normal. It's just that His Majesty keeps asking questions. Then
The things they had to say when meeting people were about to be ruined. Seeing that before Bai Ya's patience was exhausted, Liu Shenghan cleverly picked up the topic and gave him a chance to breathe. What if he really
I am impatient in front of His Majesty, and both of my faces are hard to put down.
Seizing the opportunity, Liu Shenghan asked His Majesty a question.
"May I ask when Your Majesty will ascend the throne? When I was settled in Xiangji Kingdom, I heard that the Queen of your country was in her forties. We met today, but——"
"Oh, you ask that." This little Majesty knows all the other etiquette, but he speaks a little hastily and always interrupts others, "That's my mother. She's sick and can't go to court every day."
Liu Shenghan turned his head and looked at a few people for a while. Logically speaking, he was just sick and could not go to court. He could still handle all the affairs of the country. If the past queen handed over the throne to this child in advance, it would probably be very heavy.
sick.
"It's...what disease?"
"I don't know. The Imperial Preceptor said it is a very troublesome disease. She often feels tired and unable to exert herself. When she is in good condition, she can accompany me to court or teach me privately how to handle state affairs. But most of the time she
It’s not good, I’ve been sleeping and I can’t wake up. At that time, the national master will come to help me.”
The Imperial Preceptor must be the God of Songs Kinnara. However, the Imperial Preceptor did not appear in the court hall, and he did not know what he was busy with. Bai Ya was about to ask directly, but Liu Shenghan guessed his intention and reached out to stop him. She pondered for a while,
said:
"I have studied herbal medicine for many years, and I have quite a lot of experience. I have extensive experience in rare and difficult diseases. Although compared with imperial doctors, I must be less experienced, but..."
"Ah, you want to help my mother see a doctor, right?" His Majesty interrupted her again, "Those imperial doctors are just drunkards and can't cure my mother's disease at all! It was the imperial master who took the pulse and prescribed the medicine.
, this disease is not more serious. I originally wanted to recruit some charlatans to come to the palace to see the doctor, and give it a try. But the imperial master refused,
It is said that the imperial doctor is already the most skilled in medicine in the country, and it may not be useful to find anyone else. Besides, there are many dangers outside the palace. When my mother was in power, many people were dissatisfied. The imperial doctor was also afraid that they would enter the palace and seek revenge. My mother and I felt that
It makes sense, so I gave up. Since you are here today, maybe this is a good opportunity."
The little girl chattered a bunch of words, which made Bai Ya feel a headache. The music in the palace never stopped, and the occasional high-pitched sound made His Majesty's words intermittently. Fortunately, Liu Shenghan heard it, and so did Qi Huan. He pulled Liu worriedly.
With cold hands, he whispered:
"You don't really want to treat people, do you? Let me say it first. It's not that I'm unloving. If the disease worsens later, we can't escape the relationship. It's not that I doubt your level. Ao Yan's business is ours
We know what we have in mind. However, we are still in a hurry to find those five things, so we can’t spend all our time here..."
"Don't panic, I know what I know." After saying that, Liu Shenghan raised his head and raised his voice, "Your Majesty, since you think it's okay, we might as well choose a different day. However, the worries about the Imperial Master are also reasonable. Why don't you
Let the Imperial Master take care of things. If we and other people in the world can’t get into the Imperial Master’s eyes, we don’t have to go to so much trouble.”
"Yes, that's true." His Majesty nodded, "The Imperial Master has entered the palace!"
They understood. It turned out that Liu Shenghan wanted to take this opportunity to meet the God of Song.
