Xia Fan's eyes met with Yuyi's.
It was a middle-aged man with an unattractive appearance, and beards of varying lengths could be seen on his cheeks and chin. Obviously, he did not follow the secular rules of hair, skin, and parents. He often cleaned his beard by himself, but it was a pity that he shaved it. The craftsmanship was quite rough, making him look a lot older.
The obvious droopy eyebags and long face make him look more like a down-and-out martial artist than a first-rank feather in the Privy Council.
"Ah hahaha, when can't we say introductions? Why should we be so serious? You see, the atmosphere has become tense!" The other party moved over and took Xia Fan's arm to sit down, then patted him on the shoulder, "You step in When you were at the gate of the Privy Council Palace, Master should have taught you that etiquette is not that important in the palace, so relax. This is just a cleansing banquet. How you usually eat is how you eat here!"
This Yuyi really feels a bit... familiar.
Xia Fan sat up straight and raised his hands to everyone, "I am Xia Fan, the Hundred Blades of Jinxia Mansion. My nickname..." He thought for a moment, "I am known as the Thunder Envoy of the Nine Heavens."
"Pfft-" Yu Linglong suddenly laughed out loud, "Jiuxiao... Heavenly Thunder Envoy? Haha... Hahaha, this is really a powerful nickname."
The wife also raised her hand and covered her lips without leaving a trace.
Fei Nian coughed twice in embarrassment, "Xia Fan, you don't have to force this title... When you become a core member, someone will naturally remember you in a few years."
"Are you good at earthquake?" Qian asked, "Are you good at earthquake?"
"It shouldn't be too bad." Xia Fan said modestly.
"Then what's wrong with this title?" Qian waved his hand indifferently, "Whether it is given by others or by himself, whether it can be passed on depends on the individual's ability. In this case, it is better to pick one yourself first. It’s coming!”
"I think so."
"Yes, you have much more potential than that kid Feinian." Gan nodded repeatedly, "Alchemists are by no means as simple as sensing qi. The stronger your ability to accept things, the more you can take advantage of the competition. I I already have a hunch that this time the Privy Council will add another capable general!"
"Lord Gan, you should make the decision after the Tianshu Ambassador comes back," Baizhan said coldly at this time, "If the Tianshu Ambassador says no, it will only make people happy in vain in the end."
Tianshu envoy? Xia Fan's heart skipped a beat, what kind of job is this? Shouldn't the official position in the Privy Council cease at Hagoromo
"I already said it was a hunch, so why do you have to worry about these details? No wonder you are just a Qingjian now." Qian laughed, "Look, this little friend will probably surpass your achievements in just one or two years." ."
Bai Zhan turned his head in disgust, as if he never wanted to talk to this Yuyi again.
The person who interrupted Qian's chatter was the servant who served the food. As the Ten Thousand Lantern Banquet officially began, Qian finally stopped chatting with him, and instead picked up the wine bottle and started drinking. "If you want to drink with me, fill the cup up. If you don't want to drink, just eat the vegetables! Feinian, remember to take good care of your classmates!"
"Anyway... Lord Gan is just like this, you don't need to take it to heart." Fei Nian changed his position next to Xia Fan, "Since we parted ways in Qingshan Town, your behavior really surprised me. At that time, Luo Qingqing said to you You have so much trust, I thought she looked away, but I didn’t expect that I underestimated you.”
"It's human nature to look down upon you. After all, you are a disciple of the Fei family."
Only then did Xia Fan have time to look at the remaining three people. Yunshang layman looks to be around twenty-seven or eighty-years-old. His whole body is well-groomed, and even the corners of his eyebrows can be seen to have been specially trimmed. Wearing a moire robe with a white background and blue edges, he is elegant yet tasteful. Compared with Gan, he seems to be from two different worlds.
The woman named Yu Linglong was also observing him, and when their eyes met, she even stuck out her tongue. Judging from the age, the other party is probably about the same as myself... In other words, if he can become a guard before he is twenty years old, he must be something extraordinary.
The last person is not a phoenix, and her dressing style is very personal. Although she is dressed as a woman, with her hair tied high in a bun, her clothes are not restrained at all. Bright red constitutes her main color, and the tight robe almost fits the figure completely, completely outlining her breasts. The robe had no sleeves and was cut off at the shoulders, leaving her two white arms exposed. A snow-white velvet scarf hung around his neck, looking luxurious and dignified.
She is also the least dressed in this cold season.
With one Hagoromo, one Qingjian, and two guards, the Gyeonggi Privy Council really has a strong foundation. Xia Fan secretly thought, fortunately Luo Qingqing did not choose to go directly to the palace at that time. Although the immortal magic dragon scale was powerful, she was only one person after all.
"What disciple of the Fei family..." Fei Nian smiled mockingly, "This identity may be envied by the scattered disciples, but in the headquarters, identity is the most meaningless thing."
"Is this the only table of alchemists who come to participate in the Lantern Festival?"
"How come, there are at least seven or eight tables. There are even more guests like you who have been invited by the Privy Council. I guess there are about ten tables."
"So many? Who are they?" Xia Fan asked curiously.
"There are all kinds of people. Overseas businessmen, alchemists, upper-class nobles, wandering royal families... As long as they are useful for future plans, the Privy Council will deal with them." Fei Nian paused, "But you are the special one, Xin Wu I should have said that the people attending the ceremony should have been entertained by the Second Prince himself."
"What exactly is the ceremony?"
He shook his head, "Like you, I am a participant in the ceremony. Before it started, no one except the core members knew its details."
"Then this meeting..."
"It's just to let everyone get to know you. For you, it's a pure cleansing banquet." Feinian laughed, "The Gyeonggi Privy Council is very mysterious, but it's not as mysterious as you think. Regarding hospitality, The methods are basically the same as those of the Ministry of Rites."
Well, it seems that this trip is really just to eat the special food of the palace, and at the same time, get familiar with the core alchemist members.
At this moment, there was a burst of excitement in the square.
Xia Fan noticed that the number of torches on the palace wall suddenly increased two or three times.
"Here comes the most boring part." Qian put down the wine bottle and stuffed a piece of winter bamboo shoots into his mouth, "Listening to him talking is not as good as listening to the crows croaking at night."
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Probably seeing the doubt in Xia Fan's eyes, Fei Nian took the initiative to explain, "It's the current prince, His Highness Ning Weiyuan."
"No matter how hastily you are, His Royal Highness is still the legitimate heir." Bai Zhan said calmly, "If your attitude is seen by interested people, I am afraid it will harm us, so please exercise restraint."
"There are no outsiders here." Qian looked at Xia Fan, "I said... you have no respect for secular authority, right?"
Is this a temptation
Xia Fan frowned slightly, "Why do you ask?"
"Because you are an alchemist, and you are an alchemist recognized by the directory." Qian raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of confidence...it can even be said to be arrogant, "The more potential Qi sensers, the more so - the only thing they believe in is The same, that is your own strength."
He remained silent. Agreeing or denying was not a good choice at this time.
The torches on the palace wall were separated into two rows, and a man wearing a golden dragon robe walked out of the night and stood in the center where he could overlook the crowds inside and outside the wall.
He should be Ning Wanjun's eldest brother, Ning Weiyuan, Xia Fan thought.