C112 (1/2)

On the 20th day of the Lunar New Year, the afternoon sun shone down on his body and made him feel very warm. Although there was occasionally a cold wind blowing, it did not hinder him.

With a few princes and Prime Minister Zhong as the leaders, the entire imperial court of the Jin Dynasty waited at the east gate to welcome the envoy. Jin Chuao's complacency was obvious on his face, as if he was afraid that others would not know that he had come to cause trouble. Regardless of whether it was for others to see or not, the expression on his face was extremely unpleasant.

Seeing the ceremony from afar, the officials stopped talking and straightened their sleeves, standing at their original positions and waiting.

”On the orders of our Emperor, we have come to welcome the envoy of the Pandas.”

”Welcome, envoy.”

Sima Hong rode on his horse and looked at the group of Jin Dynasty court officials dressed in their official uniform. He was unhappy, because they, the West Chu, did not care that much. On his rough face, his skin was dark, he had thick eyebrows and black beard, and his round face was filled with scorn. However, his gaze was constantly searching, and finally settled on Jin Chuao's body.

”Ao'er, how is your matriarch doing?”

Jin Chuao's face was full of smiles as he cupped his fists. ”Uncle, you've worked hard on this journey.

Prime Minister Zhong bent his body, feeling extremely dissatisfied in his heart. At the very least, his Jin Dynasty was a big country, if not for the relationship between the two countries' in-laws, he wouldn't have needed to send out such a huge force to welcome them.

He never thought that the Easternum was actually in a huge battle, not giving them any face, and not giving the Jin Dynasty any face at all.

”Uncle, let these adults disperse first. Nephew can bring you to the palace to see the royal father.”

Sima Hong looked as if he had just discovered that there was still a group of ministers standing there, his face full of surprise.

”Oh, it's been hard on you all, Sima Hong thanks everyone here.”

Even though they were infuriated, they could only exchange a few pleasantries. The group of civil and military officials were about to leave, but they did not notice that there was still a group of people rushing over.

”What, this is how your North Jin treats guests. Before the guests come, they are going to leave.”

When the Prime Minister Zhong heard the sound, he immediately ordered the other ministers to stop. The flag on the carriage clearly had the symbol of the West Cold. He could still understand why the Easternum came as an envoy, but it was for the grand ceremony this time, to build up momentum for the Imperial Concubine Yu. However, they could not figure out why the West Cold had come.

”This old man has been rude. I hope that Prince Rong will not forget this lowly one.”

Liu Yuanheng just snorted and looked around, ”Why have you not seen my aunt and uncle?”

On that day, only when Liushi came to the capital did she welcome him, but when Duke of Qian secretly came to the capital, he pretended that the emperor didn't know and didn't know how to reply right now.

Qian Yun stood at the very back of the crowd. He knew that the Easternum would come this time, but he did not know that the West Cold would also come this time. When he heard his father and mother asking about him, he quickly rushed forward.

”Cousin Yuan Heng, West Cold has actually sent someone as well.”

Liu Yuanheng and Qian Yun had met a few times. In the past, he was still a white-faced scholar, but never would he have thought that he would actually be an invincible general now.

”Yes, Father sent me to see how uncle and aunt are doing when he sees someone from the Easternum.”

Seeing that there were people from the Qian Family s, Liu Yuanheng's attitude became a bit more relaxed, but the hostility in his eyes did not decrease, and no one dared to look directly at him.

After confirming that there was no one else behind him, the Prime Minister Zhong finally let the worried adults scatter.

Jin Chuxuan had originally come to try his luck, but he was not happy with the atmosphere. So, he followed behind the ministers, wanting to leave.

Just as Jin Chupei moved his feet, he was called out by Jin Chuao, ”Uncle, this is the Sixth Prince that I mentioned to you before, Jin Chupei.”

When he turned around, Jin Chupei was still in a daze. Although he did not like Sima Hong sizing him up like this, he did not have any organization either.

Qian Yun stood by Liu Yuanheng's side, his heart was filled with shock, although he did not join the battle for power. But they also knew that the princes weren't that close.

Jin Chuxuan turned his head to glance at him, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and without bothering with him, he turned and left.

In the afternoon, there was a palace notice going down to each palace, and even the Qian Mansion had specially sent someone to deliver a palace note to Qian Junhao.

The emperor had arranged a banquet at the Lu Yuan Palace to welcome the envoys of the two countries. All of the ministers had already taken their seats in the main hall. One could hear the faint whispers within the voices of the silk bamboo.

”Prime Minister Zhong, when do you think the emperor and the others will be able to come?”

Prime Minister Zhong took a sip of the tea on the table, then placed the teacup on the table. He tried his best to look calm and collected, as they had already waited for a long time, but there was still no sound from the other side. Not to mention that those few princes hadn't come, so had the Duke of Qian s that the emperor had specially invited.

”What's the rush? Are you still waiting for the emperor with us?”

After drinking tea all night, Prime Minister Zhong was truly a little annoyed from waiting. However, according to his calculations, based on the current time, they should be arriving soon.

Duke of Qian originally did not want to come, but after being caused such a ruckus by Liu Yuanheng today, the emperor did not want to let go of his face, which was why he was invited.

Everyone was looking in the direction of the door and noticed a figure. They were all excited and when they saw who had arrived, a few officials stood up and greeted him.

Although the Prime Minister Zhong was unwilling, he still stood up. After all, when he was young, he received the Duke of Qian's reminder. Even if he was unwilling, he couldn't forget this favor.

”Teacher, you're here.”