C64

Cyan Plains City, Zuo Mansion

On the day of Zuo Yueshang's and Li Suren's big wedding, before the chickens had crowed, the Zuo Mansion was already brightly lit. Everyone in the house, male, female, old, and young, began to busy themselves, anxious and orderly, making their final inspections and preparations for welcoming guests. Due to the arrival of the Emperor Xun this time, this wedding seemed especially special and solemn. The style and standards were strictly in accordance with the Emperor Xun's rules of setting up a feast in the palace. The names on the guest list were all not small either. The Elders, the nobles, and the famed outstanding disciples, although divided into various ranks, were all well-known figures. It was said that even the princes and princesses who rarely showed their faces in the palace came as well, causing the servants of the Zuo Mansion to be extremely excited.

The Zuo Mansion courtyard had been completely filled with carriages, with magnificent splendor all around, it was truly a spectacular sight. As the time of the wedding approached, the chattering guests all entered the stadium, exchanging pleasantries and drinking wine. The doorman was holding a flower and welcoming them at the gate, the acting troupe was training hard in the backstage, the sound of footsteps reverberating through the corridor, the servants were hurrying to and fro attending the banquet, both inside and outside Zuo Mansion were loud and rowdy, it was bustling with noise and excitement.

Seeing that it was about time, Zuo Yueshang got up and left the room.

Although he was the main character of the day, he did not have any complicated decorations on his body. He only had on a simple strand of golden-brown hair and a precious blue Xiao on his waist. He wore a red and gold satin wedding robe. He stood silently on the steps with his hands behind his back, waiting. Before long, Zuo Yueshang had a smile on his face as he watched Emperor Xun's carriage slowly enter, and silently stop at the side of the Zuo Mansion courtyard.

Emperor Xun was wearing a spotless white fox skin gown with gold threads and embroidered soft boots. He slowly got off the carriage with his hands behind his back, and just as Zuo Yueshang was about to bow and greet him, he was stopped by Emperor Xun. Yue Shang, today is the day of your great joy, don't give me a whole set of words for your subjects. This time, my identity is your friend, not your emperor.

Zuo Yueshang lowered his head and pursed his lips into a smile. Brother Xie Xun. The two of them looked at each other and laughed out loud. Just then, at the other side of the carriage, the carriage driver carefully supported a petite figure. Emperor Xun noticed and stuck his head out, gently waving towards, quickly come and greet General Zuo.

This was the first time Zuo Yueshang had seen the Consort Xiao mentioned in the Emperor Xun's letter. Although he did not reveal any emotions on the surface, he was still warm and gentle, and at the bottom of his heart, he was secretly shocked by the Empress's poise — The woman had an innate spirit energy of his own, his features were extremely beautiful, his bright black hair was meticulously combed into a tall head of clouds, his ear was adorned with an enamel golden butterfly and flowing cloud, he was dressed in a purple gold fairy dress, his shoulder was covered with a bright yellow muslin embroidered with a myriad of words — his delicate clothes made his seem even more beautiful, as if he did not look like a person living in a forest.

Xiao He's awe-inspiring dressing was a masterpiece that took his more than two hours to pull out from the bottom of his heart. He had already silently digested himself in the carriage, so he didn't have any thoughts of resisting. Seeing how experienced the general looked, he was also happy to have a look at him.

Just as she was about to bow to Zuo Yueshang, the man instantly became flustered and waved his hand to stop her. Consort Xiao, how can this be! Hurry, get up, you're injured …

After greeting each other, the three of them chatted and laughed as they entered the conference hall. In an instant, the entire hall quieted down. Zuo Yueshang invited Emperor Xun to sit at the main seat, and everyone around him kneeled down in respect.

Emperor Xun was in a particularly good mood today, so without further ado, he waved his hand to let everyone return to their seats. He turned his head, and was about to speak when he suddenly saw Xiao Zhihe. He raised his head, and realized that the girl dressed in bright clothes was looking confused, and was timidly standing by his side. He stood up and held her hand, and guided her to a seat beside him.

Once he did that, the people below gasped in surprise, everyone whispered to each other and one after another, this was the legendary Consort Xiao who replaced the Empress Cha.

It was said that the Consort Xiao was extremely favored, and it seemed that not only was her beauty outstanding …

The reason was unknown, but there were indeed a few Emperor Xun s who favored him.

Consort Xiao was indeed a top quality beauty! Tsk tsk tsk, the older the wiser … Emperor Xun's eyes were truly fierce …

It's said that Emperor Xun has already forgotten the painful loss of Empress Cha's injuries and is about to establish a new harem …

Makes sense... Hahaha! Today's trip was not in vain; you actually let this old man see the true face of the future empress …

A loud announcement interrupted all the conjectures of the nobles in the hall. The second prince, Jedabu, arrived and asked to see the emperor!

Emperor Xun s of higher levels and above did not even raise their heads as they entered.

A young man with short chestnut hair and azure silk ribbon tied to his forehead walked in. He looked to be in his early twenties, tall and sturdy, exuding a strong and plump aura. He had bright hair color and an exotic looking three-dimensional face, and stood out from the crowd with his golden carp officer python armor embroidered on his chest and his bamboo green magpie boots.

The man cupped his fist and said in a clear voice with a burning gaze, "I, Jaddabu, greet my royal father!"

The Emperor Xun sipped the tea in his hands and replied indifferently. The day before yesterday, he led the troops to attack the bandits of the Southern Wilderness. Giving a seat.

Thank you, Imperial Father! As soon as he left, another heir followed him.

Third Princess Shang Yue swung her hips and walked in. This son Shang Yue had come to pay her respects to her Imperial Father. She was like a white fox bewitching the masses, her slim figure was like a green and white ice fruit entwined with a peony dress, and she was waving a luxuriant purple fan. Her charming eyes were like silk, and her delicate voice was like a lakeshore being slowly tossed into the lake in autumn, drunk from three cups.

Behind him was still that thin black servant who didn't know how to speak and had an outstanding appearance. He was dressed in ordinary clothes and had a bandanna tied around his head. On his skinny face was a pair of upturned peach blossom eyes that were cold and distant, like a majestic unmoving black rock as he indifferently gazed forward and stood behind Shang Yue like a puppet.

Emperor Xun was very polite to Shang Yue. He nodded his head towards Shang Yue, indicating him to take a seat, then tapped the table with his fingers, seemingly very interested. He asked her, I heard that you have been learning how to arrange soul power formations, is there any new enlightenment? If there is time, report it to the imperial tutor. Bring it to This King for a look.

Shang Yue smiled decently. Yes, this child will not disappoint royal father's expectations and continue to study even more.

After Shang Yue and Jin Mo took their seats, the entire reception hall was empty. Emperor Xun put down the teacup, wiped his fingers with a handkerchief and sat upright with his back facing away from the soft couch. He then threw a look of signal to Zuo Yueshang, who was standing quietly on the second level, as he waited for his orders. Zuo Yueshang understood tacitly, he walked over slowly and paid his respects, raising his head with a gentle smile, the guests had all arrived, and the wedding was taking place right now.

During the drinking session, everyone had a tacit understanding of one another: The Hua Clan had five princes and princesses who were in desperate straits, and a mysterious relative. These heirs, who were not blood related to each other, would stay in the inner palace and not show themselves in public, but even this time, the emperor's most favored imperial tutor, the first rank general of the Left Grand General, and the fifth princess, Li Suren, only had three people with them. Were the other three really busy with something important? Or was it because of her status as a child of the phoenix race that she disdained participating in it? Or perhaps, there was some conflict with the Emperor Xun … It really made one wonder.

The wedding ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner. As Li Suren's brilliant "Snow Fox Dance" came to an end, the atmosphere at the scene immediately rose to the peak. After a few rounds of drinking and eating, the official families who were restrained and cautious in front of the Emperor Xun also began to release their courage and use the alcohol to joke and toast to each other. Xiao He sat beside Emperor Xun, and was very far from the main hall, so he could clearly feel the feeling of being separated by the bustling atmosphere.

It was a very strange feeling, as if he was the only one who was excluded from the show and was only a spectator.

He turned his head to look at Emperor Xun, who was sitting very far away from the bustle, and discovered that there was nothing wrong with him. He still looked calm and collected, as if he was an arm's length away in another world.

How strange. Although laughter and jubilation filled his ears, his heart was so quiet that even his breathing could be heard. People were dancing and singing as if they couldn't see themselves.

Was this the feeling of being an emperor?

Under one man, above tens of thousands of people, no one would dare to disobey. However, on the wedding day, on the auspicious day, there was no one by his side.

A friend's wedding? Maybe that was all wrong. The Emperor Xun didn't even have friends, he wanted to make friends, and he even had the status of emperor to order people around. He had no relatives, and his royal brother and brother had all been killed before he could ascend the throne, so the beloved Queen was no longer present, and the children who were not related by blood were summoned to the palace, just to fill up the place. If it weren't for the fact that they had taken his life, how would they be willing to attend such a small banquet?

It turned out that it was actually only one person above all these people. To think that it was actually so cold.

Ice-hanging cliffs, far away mountains, high and widowed at the same time, is an unparalleled cold loneliness.

Maybe it was because his personality of being greedy for the liveliness had suffered from coldness that made him sensitive, or maybe it was because he had drunk too many cups of wine that Xiao He suddenly felt that there was nothing special about this' isolated 'man in front of him. Although he was the Emperor, he was only the Emperor. Xiao He was even sympathetic as he quietly poured himself a cup of wine. Surprisingly, he raised it high up to Emperor Xun's nose and said harshly, "Hey, let's toast."

Emperor Xun was slightly startled, he was deeply surprised. He did not speak for a long time, and only when he saw the woman's blushing face did he understand that he was drunk. As a result, he relaxed and shook his wine cup with a smile.

But there's no harm in having a drink with you.

"Beep, beep ~ ~ ~"

Not only was the glass made from the finest jasper jade beautiful, but the clinking of the glass was also very pleasant to hear. It was like beating a golden lacquer cauldron in the clouds with a drumstick dipped in dew. With that in mind, Xiao He poured himself a second cup, then laid on Emperor Xun's shoulder and raised his head.

Emperor Xun did not speak, he just held the wine, quietly looked at the woman's reddened and drowsy face in the wine cup, and said something in a low voice. Xiao He did not hear it clearly, but sleepiness suddenly struck him. The small round wine cup in his hand loosened and rolled down the stairs.

Emperor Xun gently lifted the head of the sleeping woman off his neck and let her sleep on his lap. Then he ordered another cup of wine for himself, drinking while watching the people happily chatting below him.

If only she had invited me to drink.

A sigh quietly merged into the sweet aroma of wine that was slightly tipsy.