There is no shortage of smart people above the court, and the attitude of the envoys of the Rong Kingdom is obvious to all.
After the great court meeting was over, several important officials followed the emperor to the Xuanshi Hall to continue their discussions. After the rest of the courtiers dispersed, they gathered together in twos and threes, talking about the previous events while walking outside the palace.
After the disbanding of the dynasty, he was going to return to their respective government offices. The Minister of Rites went to find his colleagues to speak, and Lu Qipei also followed behind Siqing and Shaoqing in Dali. The people at Dali Temple didn't discuss the matter between the Dali and China. The two Shangguan walked together, mostly talking about the case.
Lu Qipei followed behind and listened for a few words, and then looked back at the majestic palace behind him, but his thoughts couldn't help but stray - Qi Yang had made an appointment with her for a palace banquet half a month earlier, and now the attitude of the envoy of Rongguo is obviously If you offend the emperor, will the usual palace banquet still be held? Don't wait for the emperor to ignore people, and Her Royal Highness will wait in vain.
Fortunately, such a thing did not happen. Although the emperor was indeed unhappy, the majesty of a great country could not lose its grace.
The time for the palace banquet was set in three days, and it was a little late, so it was no longer a reception banquet. However, this time is also appropriate. In the three days, the emperor and the important ministers may have to discuss the matter of the Rongguo credential again. Anyway, it is impossible to recognize them by pinching their noses.
Lu Qipei was also looking forward to the news. But before that, Xie Hongyi's appearance obviously made her quite concerned, especially this person also appeared among the envoys of the Rong Kingdom as a nobleman.
She had some bad premonition in her heart, but because the two looked alike, it was difficult to inquire too much for fear of causing suspicion. In the evening, when I went back to Lu Mansion to see Qi Bo, I asked again, this time I went straight in: "Qi Bo, I saw that man again." Then he observed Qi Bo's demeanor: "He came from Rongguo in the north, His surname is Xie, but he is a nobleman of the Rong Kingdom."
Qi Bo's eyelids and brows didn't even move, so he just said: "There are similarities in people, so the son is too worried." But after he finished speaking, he paused and added: "You can just do your own thing, son, don't worry about it. other people."
It's irrelevant, but Qi Bo's attitude clearly has something else.
Lu Qipei's repeated questioning was fruitless, and he rarely felt a little irritable. She walked away, returned to her small courtyard, and sat in the study with a frown to herself—it felt very uncomfortable to be unable to help herself. Besides, do you still need to be treated as a marionette and controlled by others? !
Lu Qipei frowned, his face a little ugly. After a long while, he let out his breath and decided to reveal this to Qi Yang when he waited for the palace banquet, so that she could help check Xie Hongyi's identity and background.
After he made up his mind, he felt relieved. He glanced over the table, and suddenly found that there was one more booklet stacked on it.
She frowned and turned the page, and what came out was a book of "Tai, Zu Ben Ji". The book is her book, and I have read it before, but after reading it, she has put it on the shelf. Today, for some reason, it appeared on her bookcase again.
Lu Qipei is not in the mood to read history recently. She has been reciting "Daliang Law" recently, as well as several criminal law books recommended by her colleagues. A thick stack of books was piled on her desk, which made people feel headaches and even terrified. Luckily, Lu Qipei is the least afraid of reading. She has read most of the thick laws and regulations in the past half a month, and wrote down half of them. In the long run, she will have the capital to establish a foothold in Dali Temple.
Looking at the "Tai, Zu Ben Ji" that was scrambled into it, Lu Qipei got up and wanted to take back the bookshelf. But before he could take his steps, he didn't know what to think, and he sat back again, and then opened the book and slowly began to study.
Three days passed in a flash, and the envoy of Rongguo didn't seem to be worried about the situation of himself and others. During these three days, he almost stayed in the Sifang Pavilion to eat and drink. Occasionally, when I have free time, I will go out for shopping in groups of three or five, and buying things is no softer than a woman who is shopping.
The people of Liang Guo looked on with cold eyes, but they became more and more confused about the other party's purpose - it was really rampant, are they sure that they will agree to the incredible terms in the credentials, or are they sure that they are not afraid of going to war
Or, these people are actually looking forward to war...
All kinds of speculations are rampant, and it is in such a situation that the palace banquet to welcome the envoy of the Rong Kingdom begins.
Lu Qipei really got the qualifications for the banquet, and even because she attended the palace banquet as a quasi-consort, her position was no longer in the corner of the palace gate. Although he was arranged in the back row, he sat very close to the prince, diagonally behind him, surrounded by royal relatives.
This arrangement was very good, because just as Lu Qipei was led to his place by the palace servant, he caught a glimpse of the young man in brocade sitting behind the prince. The young man winked at her, raised his eyebrows and smiled, who was Qi Yang who had changed into men's clothes
The two hadn't seen each other for half a month, and although they occasionally exchanged letters, they were inexorable.
At this moment, the four eyes meet, it is infinite, as if there is no one else around.
Lu Qipei and Qi Yang looked at each other and smiled unconsciously, like a spring breeze is not enough to describe.
Qi Yang's eyes were sparkling, and he was almost lost by Lu Qipei's beautiful smile. When she came back to her senses, she waved to Lu Qipei, and Lu Qipei sat down beside her.
After Lu Qipei sat down, he realized that the table in front of the two was also placed two points closer than the others. I just don't know if the palace people arranged it like this, or if Qi Yang came first and brought the two cases closer.
But it doesn't matter. With the princes and kings in the front row blocking them, the young couple are happy to hide behind others.
As soon as Lu Qipei sat down, Qi Yang came over and stared at her face: "I haven't seen you for half a month, and A Pei looks much better again."
As soon as they met, they flirted with her. Lu Qipei couldn't keep up with her rhythm, and his face couldn't help but turn red. What's even more embarrassing is that the prince in the front row obviously heard his sister's words and looked back. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes were embarrassing.
Lu Qipei was embarrassed, but Qi Yang didn't care. She winked with the prince, but the prince turned around helplessly.
Without the prince's gaze, Lu Qipei breathed a sigh of relief, and then tugged at Qi Yang's sleeve and whispered, "Your Highness, don't talk like that, it's really, really..."
Qi Yang blinked, quite innocent: "I'm telling the truth."
Lu Qipei looked at her for a moment, but in the end he was helpless and defeated, even reminding the other party of the occasion was unnecessary. She decided to skip this topic and instead asked, "Is your Highness okay in the palace for half a month?"
Qi Yang looked at her with his chin propped up, but the other hand that was placed on the table a few times had already touched Lu Qipei's hand, and rubbed his fingers against her palm: "Except I can't see you, the rest is fine."
This, this, can you still speak well? !
Lu Qipei's face turned even redder, and he couldn't help but glance around, but the hand that was rubbed by Qi Yang grabbed her messy fingers, and her heart was itchy. As far as the eyes can see, they are all high-ranking officials and royal relatives. This palace banquet is indeed not an occasion to get close to his fiancee.
She glanced through the people in the front row by chance, and saw the envoy of Rongguo who had just sat on the opposite side, Xie Hongyi was among them!
Xie Hongyi's appearance was like a basin of cold water, instantly pouring out the charm that was born in Lu Qipei's heart. She frowned suddenly, and was immediately noticed by Qi Yang beside her, and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"
Lu Qipei pursed his lips and turned his head. After looking at Qi Yang for two seconds, he still pointed at the young boy opposite.
Qi Yang followed Lu Qipei's direction, and at a glance, he saw the alien boy who was three or five similar to Lu Qipei. She was stunned for a moment, and Lu Qicheng's face that was very similar to Lu Qipei immediately appeared in her mind, but when she opened her mouth, she said, "Is that the one who was watching you on the street corner?"
Lu Qipei didn't expect her to be so keen, but he nodded when he heard the words: "Well, it's him." After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "Don't Your Highness think that he is somewhat similar to me?"
Qi Yang didn't seem to care: "People are similar, it's just a coincidence. But my concubine is unique!"
Seeing her like this, Lu Qipei felt relieved for some reason, and his frowning brows relaxed. She pursed her lips and smiled, thinking about her earlier plan and telling the truth: "I always feel that this person has something to do with me..."
Qi Yang suddenly stretched out his hand to cover her mouth, and said dissatisfiedly: "That's Rong Di, you dare to have a relationship with him!"
The voices of the conversation between the two were actually very soft, including the prince sitting in front of Qi Yang, who could only hear the two whispering, and could not hear the content of the two. But Qi Yang's heart was still tight. When she saw Xie Hongyi, she thought less than Lu Qipei? After many years of previous life, she can only think more than Lu Qipei - looking at Xie Hongyi's face, it is enough to make her feel vigilant and suspicious.
Hearing this, Lu Qipei blinked obediently, seeing that Qi Yang was more nervous than her, and his heart suddenly warmed.
Pulling the hand over her mouth gently, Lu Qipei approached Qi Yang and lowered his voice: "I know, this is just for you. Besides, I still have something to ask Your Highness, please help me. Check out that man."
Facing Qi Yang, Lu Qipei was always extraordinarily sincere. Her eyes were clear and trusting, and Qi Yang's heart skipped a beat. The nervousness and displeasure that she had given birth to before disappeared instantly, and her voice softened: "It's easy, you can talk about it first and see what you know."
Seeing her like this, Lu Qipei's eyes became more gentle, but she didn't know much, only the name of the little boy.
She told Qi Yang what she knew, and when they spoke, the two were head to head, and she didn't let go of Qi Yang's hand.
At this time, the palace banquet has not yet started, and the two people who got together and whispered together seemed extremely intimate. In addition, there is an atmosphere around them that no one else can insert, which attracts a lot of attention unconsciously.
Those who knew the identity of the two shook their heads and smiled, but there were also those who did not recognize Qi Yang, or did not recognize both of them at all. Looking at the two beautiful teenagers who were talking and laughing close together, they couldn't help but have a different opinion.
Xie Hongyi was sitting opposite the two of them. Although there were people in the middle, it was enough for him to have a panoramic view of their emotions. You Qi saw that Lu Qipei looked at the young man beside him with gentle eyes, he didn't know what to think, so he snorted lightly.