With the arrival of Qi Yuanhao and his entourage, the atmosphere at the scene gradually reached its peak. Senior officials from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty sitting at the front of the desks on both sides came forward to say hello.
Qi Yuanhao returned the favor one by one, being gentle and elegant, neither being too close nor too distant, with such a gentle and gentle demeanor that even those who were jealous of him could not fault him in the slightest.
The Lord of Chihuo Palace praised: "This son is worthy of being the crown prince of Northern Qi."
The master of Baishui Palace on the other side snorted coldly and said through a message: "I have both ability and temperament. It's a pity that because of a woman, I missed the state affairs and almost lost my position as crown prince!"
Of course he was referring to the demon concubine Su Zhilan.
It was precisely because of Qi Yuanhao's insistence that he snatched Su Zhilan from Southern Wu and was regarded as a national humiliation by Southern Wu, which led to the enmity between the two countries and greatly damaged the interests of Northern Qi.
For this reason, the Northern Qi Dynasty talked a lot about Qi Yuanhao, and the forces that originally supported him were greatly stimulated. The enemies even took this opportunity to impeach him.
For a period of time, Qi Yuanhao's position as crown prince was on the verge of collapse. Even now, the force impacting him has not subsided.
Therefore, this mission to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was not only taken seriously by the Northern Qi Dynasty, but also the most important proof that Qi Yuanhao could retain his position as the crown prince. He could only succeed, not fail!
The Lord of Chihuo Mansion understood this, but responded: "Be careful what you say!"
The Master of Baishui Mansion then stopped talking and just raised his glass and drank wine.
Zhuo Mufeng on the other side was slightly confused. He actually sensed Su Zhilan's little movements just now, but he really didn't understand what that woman wanted to do?
She clearly has a beloved prince, and there is no need to rely on him anymore, but she frequently makes misunderstandings towards him. Isn't it true that she is born with a willful nature?
"What kind of character does she have to do with me? After this time, it will be difficult to meet her again in this life, why are you thinking about this?" Zhuo Mufeng shook his head and smiled. He has an open-minded character, and soon toasted to Le Qian and others.
Got together.
Just as we arrived, the atmosphere at the scene reached its peak, because the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty appeared with his wives and concubines.
Zhuo Mufeng looked up and saw the man who dominated the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, who was only in his early thirties. He was wearing a nine-clawed dragon robe and a crown. His face hidden behind twelve strings of beads was quite heroic, and he had a
The thick beard, contrasting with the tall and majestic figure, looks like a red sun rising slowly into the sky, bringing with it a commanding aura.
For a time, all the ministers bowed down and shouted long live.
Qi Yuanhao and other members of the Northern Qi Dynasty also stood up, raised their hands and saluted the man in the middle.
The sound of long live vibrated continuously, resounding throughout the heaven and earth. The surrounding soldiers stood upright like sculptures, guarding the aloof Eastern Zhou Dynasty Emperor, exaggerating his majesty and majesty to the limit.
According to the rules of this world, when officials see the emperor, unless it is a large-scale sacrificial event, they do not have to kneel, they only need to bow.
Zhuo Mufeng was forcibly pulled out of the desk by Le Qian. He had no choice but to follow the example of others and raise his hands to the man above him from a distance. But he thought in his heart that now he was considered a full-fledged fifth-level official, so he would meet again in the future.
There is no need for Mei Shanhui and his ilk to kneel down.
"You all love your health."
The Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty's voice was as strong as his own, and he held his hands flat. The officials and the concubines behind him all received the gifts, and when the Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty sat down, they returned to their seats.
All the palace maids, according to the previous arrangements, stood at the desk of the person they wanted to serve. For a moment, the entire palace became quiet.
Zhuo Mufeng looked around. The men here were all in high positions and the women were as beautiful as flowers. This was the center of power in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty!
"Today I sincerely invite you all to drink fine wine and enjoy singing and dancing together. In addition to rewarding you for your hard work and meritorious service, I also want to welcome my distinguished guests from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty." The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty stared at the emperor with eagerness and laughed.
All the ministers did not dare to say anything, but most of their eyes fell on Qi Yuanhao. Qi Yuanhao smiled wisely and said: "Your Majesty, please bother me, Yuan Hao is scared."
The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty smiled and said nothing. He caught a glimpse of Su Zhilan next to Qi Yuanhao and was greatly surprised. There were many beauties in the harem, and the queens and concubines behind him were all beautiful and fragrant, but none of them could match the elegance of this woman.
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Thinking of the rumors about the demon concubine, the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty suddenly realized. He was an ambitious man, and he quickly recovered and raised his eyebrows at the eunuch chief who was standing by.
The chief eunuch immediately shouted in a high voice: "The banquet has begun."
Dish after dish of delicacies were delivered to each table as the palace ladies walked around like butterflies. The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was the first to raise his glass in toast, and then drank it all in one gulp, shining the bottom of the glass.
Everyone stood up quickly, drank the same amount and opened the bottom of their glasses, and the banquet started in a lively environment.
Qin Keqing and others slowly adapted to the environment and began to toast and chat with each other. Under the attentive but solemn service of the maids, they felt extremely happy and contented.
Ordinary Jianghu people would never have the chance to attend such a banquet in the palace, let alone attend the banquet with the most powerful people in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Of course, drinking is indispensable without the music of playing silk and bamboo. The performers this time are the royal musicians of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Needless to say, their skills are not to mention. To Zhuo Mufeng, although it is not as good as the electronic synthesis music in his previous life, it can beat the old boy Le Qian by several
A street.
Leqian was drinking wine, closing his eyes and shaking his head, swaying to the rhythm of the music. How could he still have any trace of the majesty of the palace master? The other two palace masters were speechless.
The atmosphere of the banquet continued to rise. Teams of dancers appeared on stage, all with outstanding looks, dancing in gauze and waving flower petals, attracting the attention of the crowd.
And at the end, along with a burst of ups and downs of rapid piano music, a stunningly beautiful young woman wearing colorful feathers stood on a huge square wooden platform being carried, biting red flowers, dancing around, performing
Perform a wonderful dance that captivates the country and the city.
It was as if even the sound of breathing had stopped. As the woman was getting better and better in her dancing, even the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty forgot to joke with his beloved concubine and only stared at the stage.
Qiu Rongshang, who loved dancing so much, clenched her fists, her pretty face flushed with excitement, and watched every move of the woman on the stage with admiring eyes, like a pilgrim.
Even Zhuo Mufeng, who had been bombarded by various dances in later generations, could not help but be fascinated at this moment, secretly thinking that this girl was probably born for dancing.
The dance is over.
The scene was completely silent until the woman bowed down and thanked everyone in a crisp voice. Everyone just woke up from a dream. No one knew who was taking the lead, and a burst of fierce cheers and applause sounded, pushing the atmosphere to a new peak.
"One dance captivates the city, one song captivates the country. He is indeed a world-famous phoenix dance master! With such a dancing posture, I wonder if I am lucky enough to appreciate the phoenix music of the phoenix dance master?" The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty looked forward to it.
Everyone also stared unblinkingly at the beautiful woman in the middle, whose elegance was no less than that of a demon concubine.
Feng Wu smiled and said: "The little girl swore three years ago that if her skills cannot be surpassed, she will not show her shame in front of others. Please forgive me." This was a grand refusal.
Surprisingly, no one at the scene was angry, not even the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Feng Wu was famous all over the world for her fierceness. Before that, she had performed in the four palaces one after another and refused the invitations of the four emperors.
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Therefore, the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty did not feel dissatisfied at all when he was rejected. Instead, he smiled appreciatively and said, "Okay, then I wish everyone at Feng Wu to make further progress and appreciate your extraordinary piano skills again."
Feng Wu hurriedly thanked her and said, "Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty."
Under the order of the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, someone led Feng Wu to an empty desk on the right and sat down.
Feng Wu was originally a prostitute, but because of her special status, even the most powerful Emperor Zhongzhou personally gave her a plaque to praise her character. Therefore, she sat at the same table with all the officials, and the officials did not feel ashamed.
Next comes the second half of the banquet. After everyone has eaten and drank enough, they can go back to their homes.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Qi Yuanhao suddenly stood up, raised his hands to the Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty and said: "Thanks to your Majesty for your warm hospitality, Yuan Hao is really sorry. To express his gratitude, Yuan Hao has a capable person who is willing to serve at today's banquet."
, I would like to present a performance to Your Majesty and all the gentlemen, what do you think of Your Majesty?"
His attitude seemed neither humble nor arrogant, and he was even smiling. However, judging from the news leaked from the palace some time ago, the negotiations between the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty were not successful, and the two parties did not reach an agreement of interests.
However, Western Chu and Southern Wu had already sent troops to attack Northern Qi. Every extra day would put Northern Qi in more danger. So to be honest, everyone was amazed at Qi Yuanhao's cultivation. How could they be so calm?
The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty held a grand banquet, which was actually to polish Qi Yuanhao and show his attitude of sitting firmly on Diaoyutai. Hearing this, his eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Oh, I'm really looking forward to it." He wanted to see it.
What tricks can Qi Yuanhao play?
Qi Yuanhao sat back down, and a young man walked proudly to the open space in the middle with his head held high. His back was straight, and he stood there like a giant knife reaching into the sky, giving people the feeling of unparalleled sharpness. There are many
Just looking at it makes people's eyes sting, and they can't help but feel horrified.
The Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was surprised and said: "Who is the hero below?"
The young man cupped his hands and said, "Here comes the male sheep."
All the officials looked at each other in confusion, but the Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty was startled at first, and then said: "It is Gongyang Shaoxia who is number 83 on the Jianghu Tianxing List of Northern Qi Dynasty. It is true that a hero comes from a young age."
Although Baiguan doesn't know much about Jianghu, he is somewhat familiar with the Tianxing List and knows that the 100 people on the list are the top 100 masters in Jianghu.
At first they were shocked by Gong Yangjin's momentum, but when they heard his name, they were all surprised, as if they couldn't believe that such a young man was already one of the top 100 masters in the world of Northern Qi.
The queens and concubines behind the Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and even the palace maids present, all looked at Gong Yangjin curiously.
The women in the palace are very curious about the world. Gong Yangjin's figure and demeanor are completely different from the men they have seen. He has a powerful and heroic feeling from the bottom of his heart. Some palace ladies can't help but blush.