C2142 church hymn (1/2)
The weather at the end of July was still very hot, so the ceremony in tower bridge was destined to be unspeakably bitter. As for the distinguished guests from the European countries and the royal family, many of them chose to stay there to wait upon the Eastern diplomatic mission.
Only the members of Benjamin's Cabinet could stay at the pier and endure for such a long time. Even though it was not very hot today, they were still feeling a little dizzy from the sun.
This was especially so for Zai Chun, who had just entered the European cathedral for the first time. This was the first time such a thing happened in his life, and everything that happened here deeply attracted him.
High domes, stained-glass windows inlaid with religious paintings, ubiquitous carvings, floorboards of colorful stone arranged into a mirror-like pattern, huge crosses hanging in front.
There was also the organ, with countless flowers and candlesticks. All the benches in the hall were filled with guests. When these people saw the Eastern diplomatic mission enter, they all stood up to give their applause.
Under everyone's fervent gazes, Zai Chun proudly walked at the very front, looking extremely domineering.
As the church was God's domain, even the secular emperors had to lower their heads. When Zai Chun and Xiao Letian were done with their work in the first row, the Bishop of England, on behalf of God, blessed this unprecedented diplomatic event.
Although these words were all useless words, you still had to pretend that you were very focused and in agreement with these kinds of situations.
The Bishop's speech wasted some time, and right after, the choir started to sing a song to welcome guests who were far away. Xiao Letian pretended to listen attentively, and secretly looked at the time while holding his pocket watch in his hand.
”As expected, he's plotting something. Benjamin is stalling for time, desperately extending the time for Zai Chun to appear on the scene, as well as the time for their activities in England. He then purposefully tried to sideline me …”
”Hehe, is that all you've got? This was because he was afraid that he would continue to farm more Reputation! ”Fine, fine, fine. I want to see what tricks you can come up with …”
Just as expected, when the singing was about to end, Jin Sanshun suddenly walked over and bent down to whisper into Xiao Letian's ear. He suddenly received a message from his British counterpart, saying that due to lack of time, he would head over to Buckingham Palace in consideration of the Queen's health.
”I'm afraid your speech will have to go to the afternoon …” ”What should we do?”
”What else can we do? What could I do with the Queen's health? Promise them … ”
”But …”
”There are no buts, carry out your orders!”
Jin Sanshun helplessly turned his head away. Only when Xiao Letian glanced at Benjamin from the corner of his eyes did he realize that the prime minister had been sizing him up as well.
”Old thing, you really are disgusting!” Knowing that the citizens would only be patient for half a day at the most, they would definitely disperse at noon to go home and eat dinner … If we were to speak in the afternoon, even these distinguished guests would be so tired that they might even fall asleep. Who would have the energy to listen to my nagging? ”
”The dignified Prime Minister of the British Empire is actually so despicable? ”Fine, fine, fine. I'd like to see how long you can be so arrogant for …”
Just as Xiao Letian was secretly gritting his teeth in a struggle, Zai Chun, who was at the side, did not have the slightest bit of consciousness, and was completely immersed in the unique rhythm of the western-style chorus, unable to extricate himself.
The hymn was the most famous of Hendrall's most famous pieces, the ”Messiah,” by German musician Hendrall. ”Hallelujah,” the church of St. Paul, with its 120-man choir, sang the hymn of God to the accompaniment of the band.