When Shen Xu, the guest of the princess's palace, stepped into the banquet hall, the servants of the tea and wine department had been waiting at the door for a long time.
"Captain Shen, please take a seat first. Also, what kind of tea do you need?"
Shen Xu looked around the hall. Since it was still early, there were only busy boys in the hall, but none of his colleagues could be seen.
"Come to Hubeiyuan to welcome spring."
"Okay, please come this way."
Chen Xu nodded and walked straight to the table at the end of the banquet. The servants followed him step by step. They did not bow to leave until they had served him properly.
Although the little princess has never made any rankings on the status of their eight guest ministers, private infighting is always unavoidable as to which one is easier to get along with in the Lianxing Pass. The seating arrangement generally reflects the status of the guest ministers. Level of ability.
Take him for example. Since he entered the princess palace at the latest time, has the lowest qualifications, and his cultivation is not outstanding, most of the time he can only choose the last seat.
But he was very content.
"Colonel Shen, please use your Beiyuan Xianchun with caution."
The teacup was slightly hot from the new tea poured into it, but this temperature was nothing to Chen Xu. He couldn't wait to pick up the teacup and drink it in one gulp, letting the tea flow between his lips and teeth. The long aftertaste was like a tattoo. Usually embroidered on his tongue.
"Phew, no matter how many times I drink it, it's still so amazing."
Chen Xu closed his eyes with satisfaction and sighed repeatedly that the tribute tea was worthy of being a tribute tea, which meant that it was because of the princess, otherwise he might never have the chance to drink such good tea in his life.
It's a pity that I'm afraid I won't be able to drink it anymore...
Thinking of this, he subconsciously turned his eyes to the princess's seat, and suddenly found that the seating arrangement today was a bit strange, and asked the servant who was serving tea next to him: "Why is there an extra seat there?"
Even though the princess has always asked for the banquet to be as simple as possible, the royal rules are there. Of course, it is impossible for her to sit with a bunch of unworthy domestic slaves. Even the position of Cui Huaipo, the regimental commander, is far away from her. There is quite a distance.
And the extra desk that appeared out of thin air can be placed within five feet of the main seat.
This is already quite a rude distance.
The servant looked in the direction of his finger and explained with a smile: "It was arranged by Miss Jing. They said they were specially invited guests for the princess. I don't know exactly who they are. But I heard that the account was set up Si's brother said that he seemed to be a handsome young man in white clothes."
Young Master?
Shen Xu frowned slightly. As the princess's most valued personal maid, Jing'er's authority was still above them. Many of the princess's decrees were spoken through her mouth, so she was naturally qualified to entertain guests for her master.< /p>
It's just that he can't be sure whether this is what Jing'er means or the little princess.
"What kind of cultivation level does the young man in white have?"
"Colonel Shen is joking, how can we commoners see it?"
Seeing that he couldn't find any more information, Shen Xu waved his hand impatiently, his eyes glancing at the unfamiliar case from time to time, feeling a little uneasy in his heart.
I thought they had planned everything, but at this critical moment, an extra variable appeared out of thin air.
Impossible... There is no way anyone on the flying boat can get within five feet of the princess.
Is it possible that the clan has a back-up plan?
"Brother Shen, didn't you sleep well last night?"
Just as he was thinking about it, a middle-aged man with a big belly said hello to him, and then sat down next to him. The chair creaked under the weight of his fat body.
Chen Xu saw that the visitor had regained consciousness slightly, and with a sullen face he bowed his hands and said in return: "Thanks to the princess, I slept well."
Zhao Yuanxiang of Tieshimen is one of the eight guest ministers like him. He entered the princess's mansion about seven years ago. In terms of qualifications, he is the senior of most people in the mansion.
I thought back then that he had gained a great reputation by relying on his hard-working Kung Fu skills. It stands to reason that he should have made a breakthrough in martial arts with the help of the resources of the Princess Palace. He never thought that he would still be stuck in the martial arts after so many years. At the peak of the sixth grade.
Even as he lived more and more, his ranking among the guests dropped again and again, and finally he was reduced to competing with him for the last seat.
Seven or eight years ago, he was still a difficult character, but now...
"Where's my frozen ginger and black beans? Why is it gone?" Zhao Yuanxiang groaned as he pulled the meat on the table, the layers of fat on his face were so crowded that his eyes were almost invisible, and he kept mumbling.
Chen Xu withdrew his gaze and silently gave a pertinent evaluation.
Just a fat pig that only knows how to eat.
"Brother Shen, don't blame me for not reminding you." Zhao Yuanxiang suddenly said, "Your intention is too obvious."
Chen Xu narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "I don't know what you are talking about."
"You can't even hide it from me, how do you expect to hide it from Cui Tuanlian?" Zhao Yuanxiang patted his shoulder and said casually: "Don't look at the loud noises made by the eight of us outside, in the final analysis, under the fifth grade You are not even qualified to be a dog for our princess."
"Cui Tuanlian is different. He has a dog leash around his neck. The little princess only needs to pull it lightly, and he will not hesitate to pounce on you and tear you to pieces."
Have you been seen through...
Chen Xu's fists tightened and loosened, his heart was pounding as if it was about to jump out of his chest, and cold sweat broke out on his palms.
But it wasn't from fear or panic, he just felt extremely excited.
So what if you are seen through!
This flying boat has become a cage in the sky. Princess Youqing's escort force may not even be able to survive the morning banquet, but there are still twelve hours before arriving in Gyeonggi Province!
A man is born with five cauldrons of food and will die with five cauldrons of food. No matter what the outcome is, after today, his name will be spread throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty!
Chen Xu looked around, lowered his voice and said with a ferocious smile: "You alone want to stop us?"
"You?" Zhao Yuanxiang was slightly surprised, but he quickly put away all his emotions and sighed: "Don't get me wrong, you are not even afraid of Cui Huaipo. Who am I? How can you stop me? After all, we have just met each other, and I am just I hope you won’t be used as a weapon.”
"Huh? What do you mean by this?"
"The year His Highness King Xuan passed away, were you not in Bianjing? At that time, I was on duty in the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, but I saw it so clearly! For the first time in history, the Five Dou Star Lords appeared at the same time, turning the entire Gyeonggi Province into theirs. Dojo..."
Chen Xu said impatiently: "Why are you talking about these old things?"
Zhao Yuanxiang was not annoyed when he was interrupted. He put down his chopsticks and said to himself: "There is one more thing. I wonder if you have heard of it."
"Da Zongzheng of Zongzheng Temple broke through the barrier two months ago and successfully advanced to the Lian Shen Pass."
Chen Xu glanced at him and carefully considered the meaning of this sentence.
"When King Rui came to the world, it was said that he had a vision of Ziyun supporting the sun. He was born with the support of the great Zhou Dynasty, but he died in Mingzhou City without any reason. As a result, the magistrate of Mingzhou was only demoted to Longyou. , and Haowen was actually promoted during the trial. For such a big matter, the court made it clear that it should be handled with care. Don't you think it's abnormal?"
Zhao Yuanxiang paused and then said: "Since King Xuan died of illness, the jade seal that he held in charge of the country has disappeared. Logically speaking, it was reforged with innate spiritual treasures. Even a third-level grand master cannot break it. Why? It may disappear out of thin air!”
"You want to say..."
"It's just repeating some old news that everyone knows." Zhao Yuanxiang leaned back in his chair and shook his head: "As for what the Holy One is thinking, how can we guess."
"But I guess the Holy One may be running out of patience."
Shen Xu lowered his head and remained silent, with a cold light flashing in his pupils.
The Imperial Jade Seal has been missing for so long that everyone has become accustomed to the new seal.
After all, it is just a seal used for sealing. Even if it is an innate spiritual treasure, will the Emperor Zhou still lack a spiritual treasure from it? The new jade seal used by the Holy Master now is a top-grade spiritual treasure refined later, and its functions are not reduced. The power is far superior to the original version, and everything is top-notch.
There are many similar things in the royal family's treasury.
In addition, the Great Zhou Dynasty has been at peace for a long time and the people have returned to it. Everyone recognizes the orthodox status of the Guo family. Even if someone else gets the jade seal, it will not cause trouble. Therefore, for a long time, the court has no idea about the missing jade seal. In a more ambiguous attitude.
It’s best if you can find it, but forget it if you can’t find it.
Zhao Yuanxiang's words vaguely pointed to another possibility.
The Holy One has never given up looking for the imperial seal, and seems to be getting more and more urgent.
Apart from the deceased late emperor, there are currently three people who are most likely to know the whereabouts of the jade seal. They are Da Zongzheng, the highest-ranking member of the clan, Prince Rui, the former second heir to the throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and...
The only living descendant of King Xuan, Princess Youqing.
Shen Xu couldn't help but feel a chill running down his back. He looked at his colleagues who were usually indifferent and said in a solemn voice, "Why are you telling me this?"
"Maybe it's because you usually don't fight with me to freeze ginger black beans."
"Brother Zhao!"
"Brother Shen, you ask too many questions..."
Zhao Yuanxiang was about to persuade him a few more words, but his expression suddenly changed and he turned his head hastily. Seeing his behavior, Shen Xu seemed to have realized something, and calmed down and sat down straight.
"The banquet begins~~"
Following the singing of the waiters at the entrance of the banquet hall, Cui Huaipo walked into the hall first, his cold eyes swept over the people sitting in the venue, and then stood aside respectfully.
Behind him is the real protagonist of this banquet. Princess Youqing is still as before, her figure is hidden behind the water curtain formed by Jing'er and others, and only the ethereal voice comes out.
"Why don't you see Captain Lin and the others today?"
Before Jing'er could answer, Cui Huaipo took over the conversation and said without any emotion: "The rest of the people don't have to wait, they won't come."