Chapter nine
Outside the Zhuque Gate of Jinling Palace, there is a majestic building with royal regulations and Zhuliang glazed tiles. It is called "Yingfeng". Since the third generation of the emperor, celebrations such as weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies in the Daliang royal family have been held here.
This is a ceremony for congratulations from all the people. Although Princess Nihuang is not a member of the royal family, her achievements and fame are world-famous. She has always received special treatment in the Daliang court better than the princess. This time, her son-in-law selection meeting was naturally held in
Settled at Yingfeng Tower.
A month ago, the emperor ordered personnel from the Ministry of Industry to build a platform in the huge square in front of Yingfeng Tower. A five-color brocade tent was built around the platform for nobles, ordinary officials and other distinguished people to sit.
Scattered outside the tent, there were civilians who were allowed to come in and watch from a distance after verification and approval. Of course, the ordinary people were blocked from the gates and had no chance to attend the event. They could only listen to the news from a distance.
, chatting to relieve boredom.
Although only a small number of people can witness the entire conference, the importance of this matter is self-evident. It can even be said that all the attention of the world has been directed to the platform outside the Suzaku Gate.
on, waiting for the most thrilling competition that is about to begin.
And the winner among them will get the most difficult to conquer, but also the most outstanding woman in the world.
With the status of Ning Guohou's residence, he was naturally a guest in the brocade shed. It was originally agreed upon by everyone to go see this great excitement. However, due to the frequent turmoil in the past two days, Xiao Jingrui was a little unsure whether he should still bring him with him.
Mei Changsu was hesitant to appear in such a public place. However, the person involved, Mei Changsu, didn't care at all about his troubles. He neither said he wanted to go nor said he wouldn't go, but acted as if he were watching a play.
He looked at Xiao Jingrui pacing back and forth, frowning and thinking, while happily teasing Fei Liu.
"What are you doing? You haven't gone out so late!" The person who appeared with this complaint was of course the uncle-in-law, Yan Yujin. Today he was wearing new clothes in the color of lotus root and a silver ring in his hair. He looked very special.
Handsome and handsome, he stood at the door of the snow hut and shouted confidently, "Hurry up and leave. In half an hour, even the emperor will drive from the Zhengqian Hall. What are you still talking about?"
Xiao Jingrui sighed: "I'm wondering if I should go today?"
"Of course I want to go! Although it's not our turn to play today, we have signed up anyway. We should go and observe the situation of our future opponents."
"I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about Brother Su..."
"Brother Su is going to go even more. If you don't take Brother Su to see such a big event, then why should you let him have fun in the capital?"
"You don't know..." Xiao Jingrui still had a heavy look on his face and recounted yesterday's troubles, "On such an occasion, all the important people are here. Who knows what will happen when Brother Su leaves?"
Yan Yujin tilted his head and thought for a moment, then laughed loudly and said, "That's why we should go. If Brother Su is allowed to stay in the snow house, there's no guarantee that the Crown Prince and Prince Yu won't come to visit with excuses. Whoever comes first will come first."
Later, who said what and who gave what can be said to be unclear. Today in the public, Brother Su just happened to get to know all the people he should know, and took the opportunity to show his attitude of not being invited, so it can't be explained.
Whoever gets there first will be more convenient in the future."
Mei Changsu stopped arranging Fei Liu's hair tie and looked up at Yan Yujin with admiration. This young master didn't like strategy, but he could always see the essence straight away. It can't be said that he was gifted.
"What you said makes sense." Xiao Jingrui didn't like to think about these political matters at first. He had just thought about Mei Changsu all morning, and his head had already hurt from thinking about it. Yan Yujin's words immediately convinced him, and his whole body
He felt a lot more relaxed all of a sudden, "If Brother Su doesn't prepare anything, let's just leave?"
"No need," Mei Changsu stood up holding Fei Liu's hand, "Fei Liu and I are not going to propose marriage. What are we dressing up for? Let's go. Xie Bi should be tired of waiting outside the hospital."
"Huh? How did you know Xie Bi was outside the hospital? Didn't I tell you just now?" Yan Yujin was very surprised.
"Guess." Mei Changsu smiled succinctly and walked out of the snow cottage first. As expected, Xie Bi was waiting under an old willow tree outside the courtyard gate. When he saw them coming out, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
"Brother Su, it was me the day before yesterday..."
"Why bother to say more?" Mei Changsu's smile was light and soft, without any hint of annoyance, "I don't mind, and you don't want to keep it in mind anymore."
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and as expected, they said nothing. On the one hand, Xiao Jingrui was deeply affectionate as a brother, and on the other hand, he had great respect for Mei Changsu. At this moment, he saw that their grudges had disappeared, as if the dark clouds in the sky had dispersed, and they were back to what he had hoped for.
In the harmonious atmosphere, of course he was extremely happy, with smiles on his face.
After arriving at the Zhuque Gate by carriage, the place was already crowded with people. Almost all the high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the city had left. For a time, three relatives and four friends, superiors and subordinates, were noisily greeting each other and saluting each other, as if they were in a market. A group of people
They kept Mei Changsu in the middle and kept saying hello to him all the way until they entered the cotton hut area where it was a little better.
The sheds of the Yan family and the Xie family were not in the same place, but since Ning Guohou and Princess Liyang were both at Yingfeng Tower, Yan Yujin sat directly over, saying that he was crowded with everyone and having fun. Fei Liu
Today, he did not appear and disappear. Instead, he stayed close to Mei Changsu's side, staring at everyone who came closer intentionally or unintentionally. His cold temperament even made the three noble gentlemen next to him feel a little chilled.
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At nearly noon, the bells in the Yingfeng Tower suddenly rang out, nine long and five short, announcing the arrival of the emperor. There was a solemn silence downstairs, and only the high-pitched voice of the chief ceremonial officer was left, directing everyone to bow and worship.
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Looking up from the circle of the brocade shed, we can see the palace fan canopy and beaded crowns and brocade robes inside the railings of Yingfeng Tower. Apart from judging from the position that the emperor must be sitting in the main building, it is basically impossible to distinguish anyone.
But for those people upstairs, the situation is naturally different. Looking down from a high position, everything within the field of vision can be seen clearly.
At this time, the chief of ceremonies had led the first fifty people who were scheduled to compete today to the platform to pay homage to the emperor. They signed up one by one and then went down. They were paired up according to the order determined by drawing lots, and the competition officially began.
Mei Changsu is the leader of the largest gang in the world. Although he has difficulty practicing martial arts due to physical reasons, he is knowledgeable about the martial arts of various sects and knows everything about them. The three young people in the same shed often ask questions.
, he also patiently answered them one by one. Although the competition on the stage has not reached the exciting level yet, the atmosphere in the studio is very lively.
The first three competitions had just ended, and the number of visitors that I knew would never be less finally arrived.
Chapter completed!