After a busy day, it was already evening. After a brief chat between Gongsun Wushang and Emperor Liu, dusk finally arrived.
The grand royal banquet began, and all the civil and military officials were present. No matter what, at least in terms of the etiquette of entertaining Gongsun Wushang, Liu Guo's arrangements were impeccable.
The banquet was halfway through and everyone was having a good time when suddenly an official stood up and said, "Gongsun Wushang, I have a question for you."
"Zhang Ying, sit down!" Grand Tutor Li Youwen was furious. Isn't it troublesome enough to come out and interrogate him in this situation
But is it possible to stand up and sit down at this time
The Emperor of Liu, who was sitting at the top, looked over and frowned slightly, but still asked, "Zhang Ying, if it's a formal question, leave it until tomorrow. If it's just a simple question, then I don't think Gongsun will refuse, right?"
Since the emperor had said so, Gongsun Wushang could only smile and say, "Of course not."
Zhang Ying hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke, "Gongsun Wushang, you grew up in Liu State and you are in charge of the laws of Anyang. I would like to ask, what do you think of the laws of Liu State and Anyang?"
Immediately, all the officials stopped, including the Emperor of Liu, who looked at Gongsun Wushang; as did the palace maids, guards, and others who were busy around him.
Gongsun Wushang had a smile on his face and was not panicked at all. It should be said that before coming here, and even when he was in charge of the law in Anyang, he had often thought about this problem and even asked Li Xian for advice.
Gongsun Wushang stood up and said, "In order to better answer this question, how about we do a small experiment? I beg Your Majesty to lend me three people, randomly select three people. Don't choose people who are here, but people who know nothing about this place. After selecting three people, separate them. In addition, please grant me two more precious items." (Grant means not to return them.)
"Okay!" Emperor Liu arranged it without saying anything. He also took out two treasures, two huge night-shining pearls, both of which were worth a fortune. What's more, these two pearls also have the effect of calming the mind. This is the "spiritual pearl" that is worth a fortune. The Emperor Liu was generous enough, and seemed to be showing his determination.
Three people were also called in soon. They were all palace maids who had just been found in the palace, who were completely unaware and had almost no cultivation. After the three palace maids came in, they were arranged in three corners, blocked by palace curtains, and could not see each other. But the three of them were very nervous.
Gongsun Wushang walked to the center of the banquet and first held up a night-shining pearl. The beautiful night-shining pearl immediately attracted the three palace maids who had just arrived.
Everyone was looking at Gongsun Wushang, wondering what he was going to do.
As for Gongsun Wushang, after showing the first night-shining pearl, he placed it on the jade table of Emperor Liu, between the bowls and plates. Of course, before that, he had to apologize and make a small request.
Then, Gongsun Wushang returned to the center of the banquet. Suddenly, his face became stern. He pointed at a palace maid and said in a very cold tone, "You, come here!"
The palace maid came over tremblingly.
Gongsun Wushang almost looked at him with his nose down, and pointed at the night-shining pearl in front of the Emperor of Liu: "Go, bring that pearl over!"