pjbooks Chapter 365 The Banquet
Chapter 365 The Banquet
Deng Yue smiled somewhat awkwardly and did not answer.
He couldn't very well say that this empress was lazy, disliked managing state affairs, and had even suggested to the cabinet that the empress's position be abolished.
result.
They met with unanimous opposition, especially from the Yin and Ruan families, who almost came to blows.
Don't misunderstand.
It wasn't the Yin family and the Ruan family who made the move, but rather the Yin family, in alliance with the Ruan family, and the Empress.
Unable to reach an agreement, they had no choice but to agree to change the title of Empress to Palace Master within the Vermilion Bird Empire, meaning the Master of the Vermilion Bird Palace.
But no one expected that this was just the beginning.
A month later.
This empress then caused trouble again, gradually becoming a hands-off ruler, unwilling to manage important matters and too lazy to care about trivial ones.
As a result, the senior officials found the Empress.
The Empress said that she is now the Palace Mistress and only cares about matters within the Vermilion Bird Palace. The affairs of the Empire are none of her concern, and she will not interfere in them.
The senior officials were furious.
of course.
The Grand Secretaries were no pushovers either. In just three months, they moved all the important departments of the empire into the Vermilion Bird Palace. Now, the Vermilion Bird Empress, or rather, the Vermilion Bird Palace Master, still had to manage things.
But after a few years, the empress abandoned her duties and stopped interfering in affairs altogether.
The group continued on their way.
After wandering around for a while, we arrived at a side hall.
"You two will have to make do with staying here. There will be a banquet later, and I will come to pick you up. There are also people waiting outside, so just call if you need anything."
"Thank you, Brother Deng. You're busy now."
Deng Yue left to report on his work.
Xiao Weiqing and Lou Xiaoxing looked around the house. Although the exterior had an ancient style, the interior was completely modern and even had intelligent simulation robots.
......
Night falls.
Deng Yue arrived as promised.
"Gentlemen, it's time."
Xiao Weiqing nodded. "Let's go."
The two were together, and Xiao Weiqing was dressed casually, doing whatever made her comfortable.
Lou Xiaoxing also changed into ordinary clothes and didn't wear that suit anymore, because he felt it was silly.
The three of them ventured deeper into the palace.
Five minutes later.
Deng Yue led the two through a gate, and from this moment on, they had entered the private territory of the Yun royal family.
It is said that the banquet tonight will be held at Yunxi's private residence.
Behind the main gate, the lights were on.
We walked for a few more minutes.
The three arrived at a somewhat modern courtyard, which was not large, only about 800 or 900 square meters. In addition to a villa, there were ten long tables with various food and drinks, and quite a few people had already arrived.
The banquet was held here, and the guests were all from the major families of the Vermilion Bird Empire; ordinary people were not qualified to attend.
"You two, I'll be going now."
After Deng Yue left.
Lou Xiaoxing asked, "Hey, where's that princess?"
Xiao Weiqing shook his head, glanced around, and saw that there were fewer than thirty people in total.
Among them were eight individuals whose strength was at the peak of the seventh realm; these were the people who accompanied them on this expedition to Civilization Ruins No. 9.
The rest were all young people around 20 years old, with strength only at the third or fourth realm, and a few who had just entered the fifth realm. They were all juniors from various families, and their presence was mainly due to their similar age to Xiao Wei.
As soon as the two entered the courtyard, many people turned their attention to them, especially several beautifully dressed girls.
Xiao Weiqing was slightly surprised. "Huh?"
Lou Xiaoxing asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"We've run into someone we know. Let's go check them out."
Xiao Weiqing led Lou Xiaoxing to a corner.
"Ruan Dong, it's been a long time."
That's right.
The familiar face in the corner was none other than Ruan Dong from the Ruan family.
Upon hearing Xiao Weiqing's voice, Ruan Dong turned around and sighed imperceptibly.
"have not seen you for a long time."
Xiao Weiqing smiled and said, "What's wrong? You look unhappy."
"Hehe... I would be very happy if I didn't see you," Ruan Dong said with a forced smile.
Before coming, Ruan Dong knew what the banquet was for, and he also knew that Xiao Weiqing was coming. He also knew that Xiao Weiqing was one of the main characters of the banquet. He didn't want to come, but he was forced to by his elders.
"What's wrong?"
"Two years have passed, and you still haven't come to terms with it?"
Upon hearing this...
Ruan Dong clenched her fists. "None of your business!"
In fact, Ruan Dong had long since come to terms with it. As the most talented person of the Ruan family in this generation, how could he be troubled by personal feelings? But Xiao Weiqing's tone was inexplicably unpleasant.
Ruan Dong glanced at Lou Xiaoxing, displaying the air of a scion of a prominent family, and introduced himself:
"The Ruan family, Ruan Dong."
Lou Xiaoxing nodded in response, "Da Xia, Lou Xiaoxing."
"Lou Xiaoxing, are you the other person representing Great Xia to enter Civilization Ruins No. 9 this time?"
Ruan Dong certainly knew the name Lou Xiaoxing. In fact, several major families already knew about the list of personnel from the Vermilion Bird Empire who entered the No. 9 Civilization Relic.
"Oh, you too?"
Ruan Dong shook his head, "No, I'm not capable enough."
"I know, I can tell, you've only just awakened for the second time and entered the fifth realm."
Upon hearing this...
Ruan Dong looked at Lou Xiaoxing in disbelief. "Then why the hell did you ask? Are you trying to insult me?"
As expected, birds of a feather flock together; those who hang out with Xiao Weiqing are all no good.
"I have other things to attend to. Please make yourselves at home."
After saying that, Ruan Dong left and went to stay in another corner.
Lou Xiaoxing asked, "Is he angry?"
"It seems so."
......
Ten minutes later.
Just as the members of various families were chatting and laughing together.
In the courtyard.
Soothing background music began to play.
Almost everyone looked towards the villa without prior arrangement.
Yunxi emerged accompanied by two maids, dressed in a well-fitting gown that accentuated her beautiful figure, making everyone's eyes light up.
Some people are obsessed with it, while others admire it.
Even Xiao Weiqing had to admit that Yun Xi was indeed beautiful.
"Oh, what a pity."
Lou Xiaoxing let out a sigh.
"What's wrong?"
"I just found out that as the Vermilion Bird royal family, the only way to marry a woman from the Yun family is through an uxorilocal marriage."
Xiao Weiqing laughed and said, "You still care about that?"
"Of course! The Lou family has had only one son for four generations, so my son will definitely take my surname."
That's a real shame.
Xiao Weiqing joked.
"And you?"
"What?" Xiao Weiqing asked in confusion.
"Really not interested? From what I've observed, the way she looks at you is unusual; there's definitely something going on between you two."
Xiao Weiqing chuckled and said, "I'm not interested. We only have a history of conflict, nothing more."
"Oh? Could it be a 'fated enemy' relationship?"
Lou Xiaoxing stroked his chin and said.
"What kind of 'enemies-to-lovers' relationship?"
"They initially became enemies because of certain events or misunderstandings, and then, as the misunderstandings were gradually resolved, they came together."
Xiao Weiqing chuckled, "Where did you get all these theories from?"
"That's how it is in operas, TV dramas, movies, and novels," Lou Xiaoxing said matter-of-factly.
Xiao Weiqing denied it, saying, "Impossible."
This wasn't a small misunderstanding between him and Yun Xi. Back then, if either of them had been weaker, the other would have killed them.
"Maybe."
Xiao Weiqing shook his head, too lazy to pay attention to Lou Xiaoxing.
All I saw was...
Yunxi slowly walked to the center of the courtyard and said softly:
"Please make yourself at home, everyone."
At this time.
A middle-aged man, around forty years old, stepped forward and said:
"Yunxi, where is the Palace Master?"