The Golden Palace is still magnificent, and the golden light shining today seems to be more transparent than before.
The entire hall has been cleaned up, giving it a brand new feel.
The eight dragon pillars at the front and back of the hall used to be of two colors, top and bottom. Because the dragon pillars were too high, the dust on them was difficult to clean, so they were neglected.
But it was different today. The top and bottom of the dragon pillar were the same color and looked spotless. Although it looked good, it looked a bit strange.
It is estimated that Xia Shang is the only person who has entered the Jinluan Palace so far and is still interested in looking at Xiqiao. There is no nervous and serious expression on him.
The young officials waiting outside the palace looked nervous before, but now all the ministers in the palace looked solemn, which seemed different from their previous experiences.
The atmosphere in the hall was a bit strange, and Li Zijin appeared when he entered the hall.
Not to mention why Li Zijin was shouting in a hurry in the Golden Palace, which was a bit rude, but why Li Zijin was present in this morning's court is very strange.
Xia Shang pretended as if nothing had happened. After entering the palace, he walked around and watched the flowers. In fact, he was secretly observing the difference between the situation in front of the palace today and the past.
In addition to the serious expressions of the adults present, Xia Shang noticed that on the steps in front of him, there was no shadow of the "Emperor" behind the curtain. The Queen was sitting upright as before, but there was no difference.
But a few steps below the Queen, there should be no one there, but today there is one more person, and that person is none other than the Crown Prince Li Xiangyang.
In the past, Li Xiangyang always stood at the foot of the steps, standing at the forefront of civil and military officials in the dynasty. He had never walked up the steps and stood in a superior position.
Although it is just a change of position, it reflects Li Xiangyang's current mood. It is a silent oath.
The person who once stood in Li Xiangyang's position was named Li Xin.
When Li Xin stood in Li Xiangyang's position, no one felt anything wrong, because the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were accustomed to Li Xin's arrogance and rudeness. When he was still the prince, there were never any rules in the Jinluan Palace, no matter where he stood.
It doesn't feel strange in any position. As long as he doesn't sit directly on the throne, no one will say anything.
But today's Li Xiangyang is different. The second prince's impression in the hearts of people all over the world
It is more or less related to adjectives such as low-key and tolerant. There is not much publicity in his character. Even people who are familiar with him will mostly comment on him as gloomy.
It has been some time since Li Xiangyang was named the crown prince. He has been in court for a long time, but he has behaved himself and rarely made any public announcements. There is a reason for what happened today.
I just don't know if today's change is due to the marriage with the Japanese princess, feeling that the prince has strong support in his power, so he has confidence, or some other reason.
Xia Shang felt that the adults present looked serious and had such a guess, but Xia Shang knew that there was a greater possibility that led to Li Xiangyang's current change.
Could it be that he already knows about the real and fake princess?
Moreover, this happened to be the first day after the wedding. According to the old calendar, Li Xiangyang should not come to the court. At this moment, he should take his Japanese princess to visit the empresses in the harem.
Although there are not many women in the harem now, the appearance still needs to be done, at least not to convey the message that the royal family's descendants are meager. As a member of the royal family, one must always satisfy the dignity of the royal family.
Now Li Xiangyang did not follow the old calendar, but appeared in the Jinluan Hall, looking down at everyone with a condescending look. He was definitely not in a good mood.
Xia Shang also knew that his secret exchange of princesses would be exposed sooner or later. When Li Xiangyang knew the truth, he would definitely feel angry, and his attitude towards Xia Shang would even turn into hatred.
This is something that can't be helped. Xia Shang has countless reasons to explain why he does this, but he knows what his truest thoughts are deep in his heart, but he still doesn't want to admit it.
Xia Shang did indeed do something wrong in this matter. He didn't know how much Li Xiangyang knew now. Would he know that Jizi was next door to his house?
When Xia Shang noticed Li Xiangyang's eyes on him, Xia Shang finally put away his playful smile and became serious little by little.
Xia Shang really wanted to ask why Li Zijin in front of him appeared here? But with countless pairs of eyes staring at him, Xia Shang could only keep his question in his mind for the time being, and it should be impossible to ask. It is estimated that he will soon
Get the answer.
"The head of the Ministry of Revenue and the Treasury is here..."
The words got stuck
Halfway through, Xia Shang saw that there was no one on the dragon chair above, and for a moment he didn't know who he was seeing. He was stunned for a moment and chose not to say anything, and simply knelt down.
Xia Shang was already used to the act of kneeling. In the general environment of this world, it is difficult for anyone to maintain the arrogance and dignity of modern society.
Moreover, Xia Shang was still very willing to kneel on an empty chair and perform a less intense play under the gaze of so many eyes.
Behind the curtain, Qin Zheng made some movements and was about to say something, but she heard Li Xiangyang in front of him cough twice, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
"Ahem..."
There was no sound in the palace, and everyone thought it was the prince who had something to say.
When all eyes were on the prince, he saw Li Xiangyang standing on the steps, moving a few steps sideways to the middle, blocking the way between Xia Shang and the dragon chair.
At this position, Li Xiangyang finally wanted to speak.
But no one expected that just when Li Xiangyang was about to speak, Xia Shang, who was kneeling below, stood up on his own initiative without anyone's suggestion.
This action was indeed a bit rude and a bit bold. In the Jinluan Palace, without the emperor's instructions, the kneeling person dared to stand up on his own.
Even if the Emperor is not here now, at least he has to wait until the Queen...
There was some slight commotion in the Jinluan Palace. The ministers lowered their heads but exchanged glances with each other. They were all a little worried, wondering whether this move would annoy the prince who was already in a bad mood today.
Xia Shang had not seen that today's crown prince was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic in the court. He rushed to express his opinion before the queen on every matter that was presented in today's memorial, and his attitude was tough.
A lifetime of resentment could not be more obvious.
Therefore, every minister present was very careful and behaved in front of the palace, not wanting to bring harm to His Highness the Crown Prince.
But what really attracted His Highness the Crown Prince to walk up the stairs regardless of his status was after listening to His Highness King Cheng's advice.
Seeing Xia Shang's actions, Li Xiangyang's silent face became even more gloomy, but he did not care about it after all. Instead, he took a deep breath and whispered: "Master Xia should know today why he urgently recruits you into the palace.