The sun has just risen.
The streets of the inner city are already busy with traffic and people.
The Qin family's carriage stopped and started, and finally arrived at the palace gate.
However, there was already a long queue at the palace gate.
Because today's banquet is of great significance, and there are princes and envoys from various countries coming to participate, the nobles of Dayan and the five major sects have also sent people to participate, so everyone from princes to common people must line up at the palace gate and undergo inspection before entering.
It is worth mentioning that some centenarians over 90 years old were also invited to today's banquet.
When queuing, you naturally have to get off the carriage.
Butler Zhou was not allowed to go in, so after everyone from the Qin family got off the carriage, he drove the carriage away.
Several people were queuing up when a clear voice suddenly came from behind: "Sister Xue Yi! Luo Qingzhou!"
When they looked back, they saw a girl in a red dress running towards them with excitement on her face. It turned out to be Nangong Xiaoxin from Prince Duan's Mansion.
Nangong Xueyi was surprised and asked, "Xiao Xin, weren't you playing football in the palace yesterday? Didn't you say you stayed in the palace last night?"
Nangong Xiaoxin snorted, "The palace is not fun at all. It's not even as fun as my home."
Luo Qingzhou also hurriedly greeted her, and then whispered to Qin Wenzheng and Song Ruyue: "This is Princess Xiaoxin of Prince Duan's Mansion. The Mysterious Sky Jade Girl Tree Morning Dew that the Second Miss needed was obtained from her."
After hearing this, Qin Wenzhen and Song Ruyue also hurriedly greeted her attentively. After all, they would need this little princess in the future.
Nangong Xiaoxin pouted and said unhappily: "Luo Qingzhou, you bad guy, you always mess with me and then abandon me!"
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
At this time, Prince Duan Nangong Ke immediately came from behind with several sons. He seemed to have heard what had just been said and his face suddenly changed color.
Seeing this, Luo Qingzhou hurriedly said, "Princess Xiaoxin, don't talk nonsense. The phrase 'seducing and abandoning' cannot be used like this."
Nangong Xiaoxin snorted coldly, "Isn't what I said wrong? Every time I go to see someone, they say all kinds of sweet words and flatter me. But once they get their most precious things, they never play with them again. How hateful!"
Luo Qingzhou said awkwardly: "Princess, I will take the exam next year, so I have been studying at home and have no time. I also got the morning dew from your Xuantian Jade Girl Tree to save my wife. Thank you very much for your kindness, Princess. After I finish my exam, I will go to play football with you."
He explained the whole thing clearly to avoid misunderstanding.
"Humph! Liar!"
Nangong Xiaoxin said angrily: "I will never believe you again! Don't even think about taking my baby next month!"
Luo Qingzhou quickly apologized and tried to please him.
Nangong Ke also said with a straight face: "Qingzhou, this is your fault. When you went to get the things, you were playing football with Xiaoxin, but when you got the things, you were gone. It was really too much."
Luo Qingzhou had no choice but to apologize again.
Qin Wen Zheng also hurriedly greeted Prince Duan.
Originally, there was an official and his family standing behind the Qin family. When they saw Prince Duan coming, they immediately smiled and said, "Prince, come, line up here."
Having said that, he quickly pulled his family back and made room for them.
Nangong Ke glanced at him, frowned slightly, and said seriously: "Sir Wang, do you think I am a person who does not follow the rules?"
The king was embarrassed and was about to pull his family back to their original seats when Nangong Ke immediately pulled his daughter in and said to him, "This was originally my seat. I was here a long time ago. I just went to the toilet and you took it away."
Nangong Xiaoxin also glanced at him and said, "Yes, this is where we are."
The father and daughter, one big and one small, had the same expression on their faces.
Lord Wang quickly smiled and stepped back.
As for Nangong Ke's sons, they all seemed a little ashamed. They looked at each other and quickly took the initiative to line up at the back.
Luo Qingzhou didn't dare to talk to the father and daughter again.
When I first met Prince Duan at the Jinchan Temple, I knew he was very thick-skinned. I didn't expect that the little princess also inherited his style.
He had to think of a way to get the Xuantian Jade Girl Tree back, so that he wouldn't have to beg the father and daughter every month. What if he made them unhappy one day, then wouldn't the Second Miss have no medicine to eat
This feeling of being controlled by others is not pleasant.
Just as he was thinking about what he could offer in exchange to make the other party accept it, a small foot suddenly stretched out from behind and gently kicked his calf.
Luo Qingzhou turned his head and looked.
Nangong Xiaoxin was looking at him with her lips pouted, and said, "Why don't you talk to me? Don't you want my baby anymore?"
Luo Qingzhou saw that Prince Duan was also staring at him closely, as if he was a wolf that would bare its fangs at any time and eat up his precious daughter in one bite.
Just as he was about to speak, it was their turn to be inspected in front.
The guard standing at the palace gate, holding a piece of jade in his hand, approached them and took photos of them, then checked the invitation and household registration before letting them in.
When Luo Qingzhou passed by the palace gate, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the bronze mirror inlaid on it.
There was a flickering golden light inside the bronze mirror, which was invisible to the naked eye. Everyone who came close would appear in the bronze mirror, becoming distorted and blurry.
"Master Luo, this is a magic mirror."
Just as he was wondering, the gatekeeper next to him explained: "It can identify demons and various monsters to prevent monsters from sneaking into the palace."
The captain's name was Chen Bao. He was tall and handsome. He was on duty here every night. He had seen him several times.
Because the emperor had ordered that he could enter the palace at will, some generals and captains guarding the city gates knew him.
Luo Qingzhou thanked him and walked in.
Just as I passed by him, I suddenly heard him whisper in my ear: "Be careful of Li Gui."
Luo Qingzhou's heart moved, but his face remained calm. He still looked ahead and left.
Li Gui
It seems that those slaps were too light.
At the same time, he was secretly surprised. Why did Captain Chen remind him? Could he also be the princess's man
If that's true, then the eldest princess's infiltration is really powerful.
Several eunuchs stood in front with their heads bowed. Seeing that most of the people had come in, they took them to the square in front of the Golden Throne Hall.
All the guests went there and waited patiently.
An altar was built in the square, and the emperor would go up there to offer sacrifices to the heavens later. Only after the sacrifice and thanksgiving would the banquet begin.
The process is very complicated and requires various etiquette. It is estimated that by the time the banquet begins, it will be afternoon.
The guests in the square were arranged according to their status.
As the waiting time would be long, the eunuchs and palace maids brought tables and chairs for the guests to sit down and rest.
Several princes have already sat together and started chatting.
As for other nobles, only some respected elders sat down to rest, while the younger generation could only continue to stand obediently.
The Qin family members could only stand at the edge.
Even if Qin Wen Zheng had not resigned his title, he would not have been qualified to sit in the front at this time.
Qin Wen Zheng knew some people in Kyoto and they used to be in touch with each other, but ever since he resigned his title and offended the nobles, few people dared to contact him.
Now that his eldest son has become the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who is feared and hated by all officials, naturally no one will come to talk to him.
The family stood alone in the corner, looking particularly deserted compared to the other people who were talking together.
Song Ruyue didn't feel anything.
This was the first time she had entered the palace since she was a child. She was very excited and nervous, craning her neck and looking around.
In addition to looking at the exquisite buildings around, what she looked most at was the attire of the palace maids and noble ladies, commenting in a low voice, sometimes with envy, sometimes with disdain, and the expressions on her pretty faces were particularly wonderful.
Nangong Xueyi was originally going to pester Luo Qingzhou to ask him to continue revising the ending of A Dream of Red Mansions, but was called away by the Prince of Southern Kingdom to pay respects to other uncles and princes.
Many princes who were sealed off outside the city have returned this time, some of whom she has never even met once.
Although she was very reluctant, she had to leave with a bitter face.
Nangong Xiaoxin's family naturally left as well.
At this time, the identity and status of each individual and each family are truly highlighted.
People with power and influence naturally have a lot of people around them.
Qin Wen Zheng didn't seem to care and was asking in a low voice about what was happening at Qinchuan College.
Bai Ling came close to Luo Qingzhou and asked in a low voice: "Son-in-law, are you planning something bad to Princess Xueyi?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "Don't talk nonsense, I'm too lazy to see her."
Bai Ling raised her eyebrows and asked, "Doesn't the uncle like sisters?"
Luo Qingzhou ignored her and searched the crowd.
Soon, he saw people from the five major sects.
The monks from Jinchan Temple, the Taoists from Qingyun Temple, the black robes from Lingxiao Sect, the white robes from Xianyun Pavilion, and on the other side, the blue robes from Huashan Sect.
At this moment, he suddenly saw several familiar figures.
Among the group of people from Lingxiao Sect, Zixia in red and Linghu Qingzhu in green stood out.
In addition to the two of them, there were also two peak masters and several direct disciples.
Among them was You Yushu’s beloved disciple and niece, You Yuyu, who had twin golden ponytails, also came.
At this time, Linghu Qingzhu had a grim look on his face and was also searching among the crowd.
When her eyes were about to look over here, Luo Qingzhou immediately turned his back and looked away.
When he was playing the horse riding game with Chanchan in Sister Dao's hut, he was not wearing a mask. Uncle Linghu should have seen it. If she saw him again now, his identity and his family would be exposed.
Although she was one of his own, he didn't want to be exposed so early.
Besides, my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and Bailing are all here. What if she comes to talk? How should I explain it
Just as he was thinking secretly in his heart, he suddenly saw Li Gui and two eunuchs walking straight towards him.
The two looked at each other.
Li Gui lowered his head slightly, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly.