It's freezing outside, but inside the palace it's as warm as spring.
There was a music troupe playing, and the palace maids shuttled back and forth, leading each member of the North Korean envoy to their respective positions according to their rank.
There are several side dishes on the table. Although they are not very luxurious, each one is unique and is obviously carefully made by the chef.
Move the chopsticks first.
As a princess of the Joseon Dynasty and an envoy of the mission, Jin Xueyuan naturally sat under the right hand of the high-ranking crown prince in the center. Opposite to the left were some officials from the Qin Dynasty. Since they were only having a banquet in the East Palace, their ranks were not the same.
Not high, and none of the cabinet ministers were seen. It was obvious that except for the first person on the left opposite Jin Xueyuan, everyone else was accompanying guests.
After the North Korean envoy entered the Kangtai Hall, other members of the envoy and the accompanying officials from the Qin Dynasty immediately began to greet each other.
People who obviously don't know each other can be as close as if they were brothers.
However, Jin Xueyuan did not participate. With her aloof status, she did not need to show off her acting skills with these politicians and took her seat directly.
After Jin Xueyuan took her seat, she looked around. Except for the crown prince's seat and the first table on the left opposite her, which were still empty, everyone else had arrived, but their faces were all unfamiliar and she didn't recognize them.
With a sigh, Jin Xueyuan was a little disappointed.
She had hoped to see that scoundrel here.
At least, you can learn from him the true attitude of the Crown Prince, or tell him about the treasure and let him tell the Crown Prince in advance.
However, the traitor did not appear.
Could it be that he was just lucky enough to meet the Crown Prince who wanted to meet him?
But if this is the case, and he brought the invitation, how can we explain this?
Jin Xueyuan only felt confused and numb.
Some are apprehensive, nervous, restless, and more hesitant.
"What are you thinking about?"
Without any warning, a familiar male voice appeared in Jin Xueyuan's ears.
Turning her head suddenly, Jin Xueyuan saw Li Chen standing next to her with a smile, and he reached out his hand to take a pear from the fruit plate on her table and took a bite.
Crunchy and crunchy.
Feeling happy and shocked, Jin Xueyuan said angrily: "Are you crazy?"
"This is the Crown Prince's banquet. You dare to eat first before he arrives?"
Li Chen said nonchalantly: "What's the point? Aren't the things here just for people to eat? I'm thirsty and hungry. Do I have to endure it? When word spread, they said that our Crown Prince is stingy and reluctant to eat for others.
It’s not beautiful to be full and drink well.”
Jin Xueyuan saw that this disciple was still acting wild even after arriving here, and he immediately said angrily: "You have to pay attention to the situation even if you have no shape. Who dares to be wild here?"
"Don't worry, the Crown Prince is not a tiger and he doesn't eat people."
Jin Xueyuan snorted lightly, and then said: "Are you here to attend the banquet too?"
"That's right." Li Chen said with a smile.
These three words, to Jin Xueyuan's ears, meant that Li Chen was not actually qualified to be invited, but he might still be able to come in because of his good relationship with the crown prince.
After all, the officials of the Qin Dynasty who were invited here are not young, and their grades are not low. At least they are not seen below the fifth grade. And Li Chen is so young that it is unlikely that he can become the fifth grade.
official.
"I was so lost in thought just now. What were you thinking about? Are you thinking about me?" Li Chen leaned close to Jin Xueyuan's ear and chuckled.
