Everyone laughed and left the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Kong Changhui thought he had been left behind and was still pondering the meaning of Xiao Zimu's words.
Xiao Zimu walked to the door, stopped, looked back, tilted his head at him and joked: "Let's go, Mr. Kong."
Only then did Kong Changhui realize that he was just teasing him, and followed him with a grin on his face.
Xiao Mubai and Wu Taifu were talking in front. Xiao Zimu simply paused. Seeing him stop, Xie Jiming also waited for Kong Changhui to follow.
Xiao Zimu chatted with them as they walked: "When I first met you at the drinking banquet, Mr. Kong was very reserved at that time."
Kong Changhui and Ji Ming mentioned it to him. This memory only lasted for more than three months, but it was a completely different life before and after.
At the drinking banquet, it was the first time for him and Ji Ming to meet His Highness Seventh Prince, and they didn't dare to look up at that time.
They rounded out the top three, and even though they held gold-plated hairpins that were the envy of candidates all over the country, when they entered the drinking banquet, they could only sit at the end and be submissive.
Kong Changhui never thought at that time that he would still dare to shamelessly eat with the Seventh Prince. He laughed out loud at the thought: "Yes, I was really immature back then, but Mr. Xie has been like this since then." , but it hasn’t changed.”
Xie Jiming put his hands behind his back, expressionless as always: "I have always adhered to my original intention."
"Stupid fart." Kong Changhui muttered in a low voice, and then remembered that the four of them were inseparable at the time, but now the handsome man who was always blushing was still living in ancient Anhui. He suddenly sighed in his heart and said with emotion: "It's just a pity for Guangbo. I don’t know how he is doing as an official in a foreign country alone.”
Xiao Zimu thought about the nearly two months of spending time with Yin Guangbo day and night, and some thoughts arose in his heart. Seeing Kong Changhui's expression of sadness, he comforted him and said: "Don't worry, you are both very good, and he will be fine too."
Kong Changhui knew that His Highness the Seventh Prince had invited Yin Guangbo to go to ancient Anhui together. He thought that they had developed some friendship along the way. Now when he heard what Xiao Zimu said, his worried heart calmed down.
The five of them walked in tandem, talking as they walked. Not long after arriving at Yongning Hall, Prime Minister Ju rushed over.
Kong Changhui knew that he couldn't say anything at the table, so he swept the food on the table with great enthusiasm, wiped his mouth and stood up to say goodbye.
Taifu Wu was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Kong Changhui to be so upright. He said he was just having a meal, but he really thought it was just a meal.
He originally thought that now that Xie Jiming was promoted, Kong Changhui might gain some benefits by clinging to the two princes through the friendship of his classmates, but he really didn't expect that he would eat so easily.
Xiao Zimu didn't pay much attention. He just looked at the empty dishes in front of him, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you full?"
Kong Changhui followed his gaze and said shyly: "I'm full, I'm full. Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness."
Xiao Zimu nodded and waved his hand: "Then let's go on duty."
"Okay." Kong Changhui responded and bowed to everyone before bowing and retreating.
Taifu Wu looked at his back thoughtfully, feeling a little guilty for his previous misunderstanding. He pinched his brows and thought to himself, maybe he is really too old to recognize people.
He used to be so optimistic about Xiao Yanjun, and he once thought that he would be the emperor he would assist in the future. He never thought that over the years, he had formed cliques for personal gain, was deeply scheming, and wasted no time caring for his brothers and sisters. It really chilled him.
As for Xiao Zimu, whom he had never been optimistic about before, he once thought that it would be a blessing for him to be a leisurely prince in the future. But now he has grown up with both ability and political integrity. He has been friendly and kind to others over the years. Since the beginning of spring, Even without making a sound, it is already a blockbuster.
Looking at him and Xiao Mubai as brothers, behaving appropriately with Prime Minister Ju, and discussing the past and present with Ji Ming, he actually has the aura of a wise king and the power of an emperor...
Seeing Taifu Wu looking at Xiao Zimu, Xiao Mubai turned around slightly, lowered his voice in his ear and said, "Seventh brother is just as Taifu Wu wanted."
Taifu Wu regained his composure and said with a sigh on his face: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Highness, has grown up."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Xiao Mubai. The young man in front of him was about to lose his crown. He had been favored by nature since he was a child. But for some reason, the situation suddenly changed. He took the initiative to lead his troops to leave Beijing and live in a corner to guard the border. This time he returned to Beijing. The first thing is to take sides.
You know, he used to be that team...
Now, he has become the one taking sides.
Taifu Wu looked at Xiao Mubai with a suspicious look on his face: "Your Highness King Mo, there is something unclear in my mind. Can you clear up the confusion?"
"If it happened back then, there is no need to mention it again." Xiao Mubai retracted his slightly leaning body, picked up the tea cup, and lowered his eyelids.
"Your Highness..." Taifu Wu called again.
Xiao Mubai raised his head and pursed his lips in a weak arc: "If it is now clear, the situation is already clear, so there is no need to ask anymore."
Taifu Wu heard that although his tone was gentle, but his tone was unquestionable, he could only nodded and said: "Yes, I understand."
At this time, Xin Ya sent a palace maid to come forward and remove the leftover dishes and dishes that Kong Changhui had previously emptied, and then replaced them with new ones.
Xiao Mubai ordered the palace maid: "Please bring in two more sets of bowls and chopsticks."
Xiao Zimu, Prime Minister Ju and Ji Ming were still talking. After hearing his words, they all looked at him in confusion. Taifu Wu now knew what he was thinking and was the first to react, stroking his beard and asked: "But Mr. Hou and General Zhao is coming?"
"Taifu Wu has a keen mind." There was a hint of appreciation in Xiao Mubai's eyes. He estimated that Prime Minister Ju would also realize how he got to be the prime minister. Otherwise, his trip to Yaohua Palace would have been in vain. But However, Taifu Wu could only infer from the past few days that the Marquis followed General Zhao into the palace and chatted with the Emperor, and that he was still very sophisticated.
"Second brother, why didn't you tell me earlier? Let's wait for the Marquis and General Zhao. Now..." Xiao Zimu looked at the dishes on the table that had already been opened with chopsticks, and then turned to tell Xin Ya: "Get out and start again." Bring up a new one."
Xin Ya accepted the order and retreated, but was stopped by Xiao Mubai: "No need."
Taifu Wu also laughed in agreement and said, "Yes, the Marquis and Old General Zhao must have dined with the Emperor. Does His Highness really think they are here to eat?"
Xiao Zimu's expression was startled, and then he realized what he was doing. He frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Mubai: "Second brother, is this move too public?"
"Now whether you do it or not, others will think so. Just like over the years, Prime Minister Ju and you have become less affectionate about licking calves in order to avoid suspicion. But will others stop considering Prime Minister Ju as your relative?" Xiao Mubai took a sip of tea calmly: "In that case, let's shake it up openly."
(End of chapter)