Chapter 134 Exposed (1/2)

June 30, 2019

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“Announcing His Majesty!” a ringing voice spread throughout the banquet.Lan You Nian really couldn’t stand this high voice, this voice was too sharp and harsh.

Feng Yi Xuan saw Lan You Nian frowning so when the Emperor stepped into the palace hall, he noticed his sixth son coldly looking at the eunuch beside him.His eyes filled with killing intent, wishing to kill his eunuch on the spot.

The Emperor was confused.He didn’t understand what’s wrong with this son who didn’t act according to convention.However, now wasn’t the right time to ask these things, so he adjusted his expression and said to the crowd, “My beloved subjects rise!”

Because it was an ordinary banquet, it wasn’t necessary to perform the rites of bowing.The usual etiquette Lan You Nian was able to accept.It seems she must find a way to not have to perform the rites of bowing just like Feng Yi Xuan.Otherwise, if there were going to be some major banquet in the future, she would exhaust herself.

Emperor Feng Xuan assessed the people at the banquet then glanced at the two sons he cared for most.He noticed his sixth son, although on the surface you can’t detect anything, those pair of eyes were focused on Lan manor’s third daughter.Those eyes were full of deep affection.

The Emperor sighed in his heart.His son really was infatuated.

“Today, I let my beloved subjects come to see the paintings left behind by our ancestors, also let everyone share their own knowledge.My Feng country’s talents are many, today you can learn a little!” The Emperor looked at his own subjects, Feng country can be said to be developing very well now.Emperor Feng Xuan was very satisfied with this result.

Lan You Nian looked at Feng Xuan.In certain respects, Feng Xuan was a good Emperor.He was not extravagant, nor did he have a suspicious frame of mind of many Emperor, diligent and loving the people as well as having the resolve of a ruler.Feng country is so peaceful is all thanks to Feng Xuan’s good governance.

The Emperor looked over the layout of the entire banquet and nodded with satisfaction, towards the Empress sitting beside him, “This banquet is done well, Empress has worked hard!”

The Empress solemnly smiled, “This is chenqie’s duty!”

This is the way the husband and wife interact with each other in the imperial palace, can’t even be considered respecting each other as guests.Because of Emperor Feng Xuan’s praise, the Empress’s eyes were cold.Lan You Nian saw this situation and couldn’t help sigh.Feng Yi Xuan growing up in this kind of environment probably has chilled his heart.

The eunuchs in the palace took down the black cloth, appearing in everyone eyes were one priceless calligraphy and painting after another.

Most of the people present were rather talented.Towards these famous paintings that one rarely ever got to see, everyone was envious, each one of them walked over to the paintings to pay their respects to those paintings.

For those who liked these things, for example, Tutor He was continually giving praise to the wisdom of their ancestors.Lan You Nian followed Lan Jian Jun to stand in front of a painting of a magnificent steed.Lan You Nian had to admit that this forged paintings really can almost be the real deal, but…

Lan You Nian noticed some ministers already had some suspicions.Some of these paintings were from their manor, some slight differences made them have doubts.But looking at the Emperor and Empress, no one dared to question.This matter was quite big, many people didn’t dare to doubt the Emperor who controlled life and death just because of some doubts in their hearts.Although their heart ached for the lost painting, it wasn’t worth their life.

Lan You Nian went to Tutor He’s side unnoticed.Tutor He who was frowning as he observed the calligraphy and paintings when he saw Lan You Nian, his mood became a lot better, and couldn’t help ask, “Grandfather always hears others praise your talents, it’s good to see more today!”

Tutor He although felt women without talent are virtuous, if it fell on his own granddaughter, Tutor He only felt proud.Even when he was playing chess with the Emperor hearing the Empress’s praise, although he was modest with his words, but was happy inside.

Lan You Nian nodded cleverly, then saw Tutor He notice something inappropriate about the paintings and was going to report this to the Emperor, Lan You Nian suddenly like a cute child took Tutor He’s arm, innocently said, “Is grandfather is good health today?”

Although Tutor He noticed the problems with the paintings and wanted to report to the Emperor, he was of an upright personality, but seeing the granddaughter he’s been searching for so many years showing concern for this old man, more or less, he was delighted inside, “Grandfather’s old bones are still tough.You, come to He manor to see your grandfather more often!”

Although it was an appreciation banquet, those who truly appreciated were only a few.Many were talking about other things or earning favor with other officials, so there wasn’t anything wrong with Tutor He and Lan You Nian’s conversation.Many people felt Lan You Nian was well-behaved and sensible.

“Okay, grandfather can’t disdain Nian’er for being chatty!” Lan You Nian acted spoiled.

“You, naughty girl!” Tutor He smiled benevolently at Lan You Nian.This made many people see this Lan manor’s legitimate daughter not only was favored in Lan manor but was probably favored in He manor as well.

Lan You Nian purposely talked with Tutor He.Even to expose these paintings are fake, she can’t let her own grandfather do it because isn’t there already someone?