C64 (1/2)

After going around the yamen and getting a basic understanding of the situation there, Hu Xiaoxiao then leisurely walked over to his room.

The mayor was someone who knew how to enjoy himself. As he looked around the yamen, he saw many low-key, reserved decorations and a small piece of equipment that was worth several cities. Haha, it was just a small mayor.

”Empress, tomorrow will be the day of your sacrifice. His Majesty has ordered this servant to inform you of tomorrow's ceremony.”

Before Hu Xiao could settle down, the palace maid who served Qin Shuo came.

Sacrifice to the heavens? Hu Xiao nodded and finally remembered something important.

He had a headache from the traditional Chinese etiquette, so he had no choice but to listen carefully.

After the mama finished her sentence and left, Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to have come alive as he lay on the bed.

”Zhilan, why do I have to go with you? Can't I just walk around in Liu Zhou City?”

Hu Xiao wailed in pain. Why was the southern patrol so different from what he had expected? Along the way, he had to travel, either on a horse carriage or at a relay station. He might as well stay at the queen!

Not a single person in the current imperial palace dared to go against him. Basically, those who hated him had already come to patrol the south. If he continued to laugh like this, then he would be considered a little overlord in the imperial palace.

”Empress, don't forget that you're the empress. If you don't go with His Majesty, then who in the entire Eastern Courtyard would have the right to worship the heavens alongside His Majesty?”

Hearing this, Zhilan rolled her eyes at Hu Xiaoxiao. Even if it was in the past, Qin Shuo would only bring Imperial Concubine Xue to stay at the yamen, he would not bring her along for the Heaven's Sacrifice ceremony. Since Hu Xiao had also come, then he would definitely go with him this time.

”Alright, alright. I understand now. Zhilan, you don't need to say anymore.”

Hu Xiao's weak and lifeless appearance caused Zhilan to worry a little. She was worried that Hu Xiao would cause a ruckus the next day as willfully as he had done in the past.

Seeing that Hu Xiao wanted to die, Zhilan stopped talking, just hoping that Hu Xiaoxiao would be alright tomorrow.

”Esteemed Empress, tonight, the City Lord arranged a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Tavern, inviting esteemed Empress to attend.”

Hu Xiao nodded when he heard this. The emperor himself had personally come, and all the state officials would set up a banquet. Since they were living in someone else's house, they naturally had to go to the banquet.

After rolling around on the bed, Hu Xiaoxiao felt very happy. Seeing that Hu Xiaoxiao had already agreed to go to the banquet, Zhilan did not want to disturb him anymore. She turned around and left, closing the door behind her and standing guard outside.

There was no need for the Imperial Palace to guard this place, so naturally, the empress's door needed someone to guard it.

Hu Xiaoxiao laid down until the banquet started, then he called Zhilan to help him wash up.

The dark red muslin clothing accentuated Hu Xiaoxiao's alluring beauty and added a bit of charm to it.

When Qin Shuo saw Hu Xiaoxiao, his eyes brightened up. No wonder she was the most beautiful woman in the Southern Yue. With her figure, she was indeed of the highest quality. He immediately called Hu Xiao over and sat down beside her.

”Does mama know of the ceremony tomorrow?”

Seeing Hu Xiaoxiao sitting beside him, Qin Shuo asked. Although the mama had already reported this to him, he still wanted to ask her about it.

”I've already known everything. Your Majesty, don't worry. Your concubine will definitely not disappoint you tomorrow.”